Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Blackburn Rovers 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.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Arnór Sigurdsson.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Shea Charles (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Penalty missed. Carlos Alcaraz (Southampton) right footed shot is just a bit too high.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Delay in match because of an injury Sékou Mara (Southampton).
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Penalty Southampton. Sékou Mara draws a foul in the penalty area.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Shea Charles.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt missed. Joe Aribo (Southampton) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt saved. Sékou Mara (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carlos Alcaraz with a through ball.
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