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

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Jake Garrett replaces Andrew Moran.

16 December 2023 16:17

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Foul by Will Smallbone (Southampton).

16 December 2023 16:16

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Second yellow card to Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

16 December 2023 16:15

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Samuel Edozie (Southampton) wins a free kick on the left wing.

16 December 2023 16:14

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt saved. Andrew Moran (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.

16 December 2023 16:11

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt blocked. Stuart Armstrong (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Armstrong.

16 December 2023 16:09

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Leopold Wahlstedt.

16 December 2023 16:07

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt missed. Stuart Armstrong (Southampton) right footed shot from the left side of the box.

16 December 2023 16:07

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Second Half begins Southampton 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

16 December 2023 16:05

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

First Half ends, Southampton 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

16 December 2023 15:49