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

Foul by Francisco Sierralta (Watford).

4 October 2023 19:49

Sunderland vs Watford

First Half begins.

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

4 October 2023 18:57

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4 October 2023 18:45