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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

Daniel Ayala (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

26 December 2022 13:42

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Daniel Neil (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.

26 December 2022 13:42

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

26 December 2022 13:42

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Substitution, Sunderland. Trai Hume replaces Dennis Cirkin because of an injury.

26 December 2022 13:41

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

26 December 2022 13:41

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Delay in match because of an injury Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland).

26 December 2022 13:41

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt missed. Daniel Ayala (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tyler Morton with a cross following a corner.

26 December 2022 13:38

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

26 December 2022 13:38

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Dennis Cirkin.

26 December 2022 13:37

Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt blocked. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Rankin-Costello.

26 December 2022 13:37

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