Sunderland vs Coventry City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Coventry 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.

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Attempt saved. Callum O'Hare (Coventry City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bobby Thomas.

23 December 2023 15:22

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Attempt saved. Haji Wright (Coventry City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Sheaf with a cross.

23 December 2023 15:22

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Corner, Coventry City. Conceded by Trai Hume.

23 December 2023 15:21

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Attempt blocked. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Clarke.

23 December 2023 15:20

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Niall Huggins (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

23 December 2023 15:20

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Bradley Collins.

23 December 2023 15:19

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Attempt missed. Abdoullah Ba (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

23 December 2023 15:19

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Attempt saved. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

23 December 2023 15:19

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Attempt missed. Pierre Ekwah (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

23 December 2023 15:10

Sunderland vs Coventry City

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Jake Bidwell.

23 December 2023 15:09