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

Richard Wood (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

31 August 2022 20:32

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt missed. Oliver Rathbone (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box.

31 August 2022 20:30

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.

31 August 2022 20:28

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt missed. Conor Washington (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation.

31 August 2022 20:27

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Foul by Luke O'Nien (Sunderland).

31 August 2022 20:26

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Foul by Ross Stewart (Sunderland).

31 August 2022 20:24

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt missed. Daniel Neil (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jack Clarke.

31 August 2022 20:21

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

31 August 2022 20:21

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt missed. Ross Stewart (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Dennis Cirkin with a cross.

31 August 2022 20:20

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt missed. Ross Stewart (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Alex Pritchard.

31 August 2022 20:19