Sunderland vs Watford LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Watford 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 Watford

Match ends, Sunderland 2, Watford 0.

4 October 2023 21:44

Sunderland vs Watford

Second Half ends, Sunderland 2, Watford 0.

4 October 2023 21:41

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Substitution, Sunderland. Chris Rigg replaces Jobe Bellingham.

4 October 2023 21:40

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Attempt missed. Rhys Healey (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.

4 October 2023 21:36

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Substitution, Sunderland. Luís Semedo replaces Mason Burstow.

4 October 2023 21:35

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Substitution, Sunderland. Nazarii Rusyn replaces Jack Clarke.

4 October 2023 21:35

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Foul by Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland).

4 October 2023 21:34

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Ryan Andrews (Watford) is shown the red card.

4 October 2023 21:31

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Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

4 October 2023 21:31

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Niall Huggins (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the right wing.

4 October 2023 21:30