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Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Sports Staff
Monday 26 December 2022 11:30 GMT
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A general view of The 1st Central County Ground
A general view of The 1st Central County Ground (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Blackburn Rovers 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.

Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

Norwich 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 Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland 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:

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Joe Rankin-Costello.

26 December 2022 12:43

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt missed. Ross Stewart (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Patrick Roberts with a cross following a set piece situation.

26 December 2022 12:43

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.

26 December 2022 12:42

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt blocked. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

26 December 2022 12:37

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

26 December 2022 12:35

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt missed. Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box following a corner.

26 December 2022 12:35

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Corry Evans.

26 December 2022 12:35

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Offside, Sunderland. Corry Evans tries a through ball, but Patrick Roberts is caught offside.

26 December 2022 12:33

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Daniel Ayala.

26 December 2022 12:32

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

26 December 2022 12:31

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