Stoke City vs Cardiff City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Cardiff 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.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Attempt saved. Ryan Wintle (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ollie Tanner.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Attempt missed. Josh Laurent (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Substitution, Cardiff City. Ryan Wintle replaces Joe Ralls.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Substitution, Stoke City. Lynden Gooch replaces Mehdi Léris.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Substitution, Stoke City. Josh Laurent replaces Wouter Burger.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Attempt saved. Perry Ng (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Manolis Siopis.
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