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
Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Goal! Sunderland 1, West Bromwich Albion 0. Dan Ballard (Sunderland) header from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Alex Pritchard with a cross following a set piece situation.
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Attempt missed. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left.
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Foul by Darnell Furlong (West Bromwich Albion).
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Brandon Thomas-Asante is caught offside.
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Substitution, Sunderland. Alex Pritchard replaces Adil Aouchiche.
Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion
Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Brandon Thomas-Asante replaces Grady Diangana.
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