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

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Follow live coverage as West Bromwich Albion face Reading 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:

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Attempt blocked. Okay Yokuslu (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Swift.

2 January 2023 15:22

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Scott Dann.

2 January 2023 15:22

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. John Swift tries a through ball, but Matt Phillips is caught offside.

2 January 2023 15:20

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Attempt missed. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Conor Townsend.

2 January 2023 15:18

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Foul by Darnell Furlong (West Bromwich Albion).

2 January 2023 15:17

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Attempt saved. Daryl Dike (West Bromwich Albion) header from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Swift with a cross.

2 January 2023 15:17

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

2 January 2023 15:16

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Nesta Guinness-Walker.

2 January 2023 15:16

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

Attempt blocked. Daryl Dike (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

2 January 2023 15:16

West Bromwich Albion vs Reading

2 January 2023 15:15