Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Wigan Athletic face Sunderland 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:

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

First Half ends, Wigan Athletic 1, Sunderland 1.

29 December 2022 20:32

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Attempt missed. Ellis Simms (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Trai Hume with a cross.

29 December 2022 20:30

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Dan Ballard (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

29 December 2022 20:29

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Offside, Wigan Athletic. Max Power tries a through ball, but Ashley Fletcher is caught offside.

29 December 2022 20:28

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Goal! Wigan Athletic 1, Sunderland 1. Will Keane (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.

29 December 2022 20:26

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Attempt saved. Thelo Aasgaard (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Will Keane.

29 December 2022 20:26

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Amad Diallo (Sunderland) hits the woodwork with a left footed shot from the right side of the box.

29 December 2022 20:25

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

James McClean (Wigan Athletic) hits the left post with a left footed shot from outside the box following a corner.

29 December 2022 20:24

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Amad Diallo.

29 December 2022 20:23

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Foul by Trai Hume (Sunderland).

29 December 2022 20:22