Sunderland vs Derby County LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Derby County 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.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Sunderland vs Derby County

Attempt missed. Kayden Jackson (Derby County) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nathaniel Méndez-Laing.

1 October 2024 21:23

Sunderland vs Derby County

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

1 October 2024 21:20

Sunderland vs Derby County

Substitution, Derby County. Ryan Nyambe replaces Nathaniel Phillips because of an injury.

1 October 2024 21:20

Sunderland vs Derby County

Substitution, Sunderland. Ian Poveda replaces Patrick Roberts.

1 October 2024 21:20

Sunderland vs Derby County

Substitution, Sunderland. Alan Browne replaces Chris Rigg.

1 October 2024 21:19

Sunderland vs Derby County

Delay in match because of an injury Nathaniel Phillips (Derby County).

1 October 2024 21:19

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Attempt missed. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left following a corner.

1 October 2024 21:18

Sunderland vs Derby County

Attempt saved. Eiran Cashin (Derby County) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.

1 October 2024 21:18

Sunderland vs Derby County

Attempt blocked. Nathaniel Phillips (Derby County) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kenzo Goudmijn with a cross.

1 October 2024 21:18

Sunderland vs Derby County

Attempt blocked. Nathaniel Phillips (Derby County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

1 October 2024 21:18