Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face West Bromwich Albion 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 West Bromwich Albion

Match ends, Sunderland 2, West Bromwich Albion 1.

9 December 2023 14:31

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Second Half ends, Sunderland 2, West Bromwich Albion 1.

9 December 2023 14:31

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Pipa (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

9 December 2023 14:30

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Foul by Pipa (West Bromwich Albion).

9 December 2023 14:30

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Darnell Furlong (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

9 December 2023 14:27

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Alex Pritchard (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.

9 December 2023 14:27

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Offside, Sunderland. Jack Clarke is caught offside.

9 December 2023 14:25

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Semi Ajayi.

9 December 2023 14:24

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card.

9 December 2023 14:24

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion

Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

9 December 2023 14:22