Watford vs Cardiff City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Watford face Cardiff City 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.

Watford vs Cardiff City

Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Mattie Pollock.

3 February 2024 15:14

Watford vs Cardiff City

Foul by Vakoun Bayo (Watford).

3 February 2024 15:13

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Corner, Watford. Conceded by Dimitrios Goutas.

3 February 2024 15:12

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Foul by Mattie Pollock (Watford).

3 February 2024 15:09

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Mattie Pollock (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

3 February 2024 15:08

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

3 February 2024 15:03

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Delay in match (Watford).

3 February 2024 15:03

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Attempt blocked. Matheus Martins (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Giorgi Chakvetadze.

3 February 2024 15:02

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First Half begins.

3 February 2024 15:00

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

3 February 2024 14:03