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

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Follow live coverage as Barnsley face AFC Bournemouth 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:

Barnsley vs AFC Bournemouth

Offside, Bournemouth. Jack Stacey tries a through ball, but Jefferson Lerma is caught offside.

29 January 2022 15:11

Barnsley vs AFC Bournemouth

Attempt missed. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Stacey.

29 January 2022 15:09

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Hand ball by Jaidon Anthony (Bournemouth).

29 January 2022 15:06

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Foul by Callum Styles (Barnsley).

29 January 2022 15:05

Barnsley vs AFC Bournemouth

Attempt missed. Philip Billing (Bournemouth) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a corner.

29 January 2022 15:04

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Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Jordan Williams.

29 January 2022 15:03

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First Half begins.

29 January 2022 15:01

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

29 January 2022 14:16

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29 January 2022 13:00