AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Birmingham City 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.

Fulham were relegated from the top tier in 2021 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Sheffield United no doubt enjoyed their spell in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

West Bromwich Albion 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 Hull City, Peterborough and play-off winners Blackpool 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:

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Philip Billing (Bournemouth) hits the left post with a header from the right side of the six yard box. Assisted by Jaidon Anthony with a cross.

9 February 2022 20:19

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Kristian Pedersen (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

9 February 2022 20:18

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

9 February 2022 20:18

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Foul by Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth).

9 February 2022 20:18

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Goal! Bournemouth 2, Birmingham City 0. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ryan Christie.

9 February 2022 20:15

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Foul by Philip Billing (Bournemouth).

9 February 2022 20:12

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Ivan Sunjic.

9 February 2022 20:10

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Hand ball by Lyle Taylor (Birmingham City).

9 February 2022 20:09

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

9 February 2022 20:08

AFC Bournemouth vs Birmingham City

Foul by Kristian Pedersen (Birmingham City).

9 February 2022 20:08