Sunderland vs Leeds United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Leeds United 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 Leeds United
Second Half ends, Sunderland 1, Leeds United 0.
Sunderland vs Leeds United
Substitution, Sunderland. Bradley Dack replaces Alex Pritchard.
Sunderland vs Leeds United
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Jobe Bellingham.
Sunderland vs Leeds United
Attempt blocked. Joël Piroe (Leeds United) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
Sunderland vs Leeds United
Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sunderland vs Leeds United
Substitution, Leeds United. Mateo Joseph replaces Djed Spence.
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