Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Nottingham Forest face Stoke City in the Championship today.

English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.

Fulham were relegated from the top tier in 2021 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Sheffield United no doubt enjoyed their spell in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

West Bromwich Albion know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.

It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Hull City, Peterborough and play-off winners Blackpool hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Goal! Nottingham Forest 1, Stoke City 2. Lewis Baker (Stoke City) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.

12 February 2022 16:46

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Penalty Stoke City. Phil Jagielka draws a foul in the penalty area.

12 February 2022 16:43

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Brice Samba (Nottingham Forest) is shown the red card for violent conduct.

12 February 2022 16:43

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Penalty conceded by Brice Samba (Nottingham Forest) after a foul in the penalty area.

12 February 2022 16:43

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by James Garner.

12 February 2022 16:43

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Attempt blocked. Phil Jagielka (Stoke City) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Baker with a cross.

12 February 2022 16:43

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Brice Samba.

12 February 2022 16:42

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Attempt saved. Jaden Philogene-Bidace (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Steven Fletcher.

12 February 2022 16:42

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Alex Mighten replaces Steve Cook.

12 February 2022 16:40

Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City

Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Ryan Yates replaces Philip Zinckernagel.

12 February 2022 16:40