Leicester City vs Birmingham City LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City face Birmingham City in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.
At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Leicester City vs Birmingham City
Second Half ends, Leicester City 2, Birmingham City 1.
Leicester City vs Birmingham City
Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by Dion Sanderson.
Leicester City vs Birmingham City
Substitution, Leicester City. Conor Coady replaces Stephy Mavididi.
Leicester City vs Birmingham City
Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
Leicester City vs Birmingham City
Goal! Leicester City 2, Birmingham City 1. Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) header from the left side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Yunus Akgün with a cross.
Leicester City vs Birmingham City
Attempt blocked. Scott Hogan (Birmingham City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked.
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