Sunderland vs Rotherham United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Rotherham United 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 Rotherham United

Attempt blocked. Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

31 August 2022 21:13

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Substitution, Rotherham United. Scott High replaces Shane Ferguson.

31 August 2022 21:12

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Substitution, Sunderland. Patrick Roberts replaces Alex Pritchard.

31 August 2022 21:12

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Shane Ferguson (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

31 August 2022 21:11

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Lynden Gooch (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.

31 August 2022 21:11

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Goal! Sunderland 2, Rotherham United 0. Ross Stewart (Sunderland) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.

31 August 2022 21:09

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Substitution, Rotherham United. Tom Eaves replaces Conor Washington.

31 August 2022 21:08

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Daniel Neil (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

31 August 2022 21:01

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt blocked. Conor Washington (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Richard Wood with a headed pass.

31 August 2022 21:00

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Foul by Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland).

31 August 2022 21:00