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

Thelo Aasgaard (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

29 December 2022 19:50

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Foul by Amad Diallo (Sunderland).

29 December 2022 19:48

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Jamie Jones.

29 December 2022 19:47

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Attempt saved. Trai Hume (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Abdoullah Ba with a cross.

29 December 2022 19:47

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Amad Diallo (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

29 December 2022 19:47

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Foul by Jack Clarke (Sunderland).

29 December 2022 19:46

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

First Half begins.

29 December 2022 19:45

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

29 December 2022 18:51

Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland

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29 December 2022 18:45