Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Stoke 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:
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Stoke City 1.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Stoke City 1.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Attempt missed. Ben Brereton Díaz (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lewis Travis with a cross.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Darragh Lenihan tries a through ball, but Ben Brereton Díaz is caught offside.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Rothwell.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Gallagher.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Jacob Brown (Stoke City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Jacob Brown (Stoke City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Josh Tymon.
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Attempt missed. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis Travis with a cross.
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