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

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Wes Harding.

31 August 2022 19:56

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt missed. Ross Stewart (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alex Pritchard with a cross following a corner.

31 August 2022 19:55

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Brooke Norton-Cuffy.

31 August 2022 19:55

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt blocked. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

31 August 2022 19:51

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Attempt missed. Daniel Neil (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jack Clarke with a cross.

31 August 2022 19:48

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

First Half begins.

31 August 2022 19:46

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

31 August 2022 19:01

Sunderland vs Rotherham United

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31 August 2022 18:45