Cardiff City vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Cardiff City face Sunderland 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.
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Attempt saved. Luís Semedo (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bradley Dack.
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Substitution, Sunderland. Bradley Dack replaces Abdoullah Ba.
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Attempt blocked. Callum Robinson (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Delay in match because of an injury Karlan Grant (Cardiff City).
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Karlan Grant (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Ryan Wintle (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Attempt missed. Abdoullah Ba (Sunderland) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Cardiff City vs Sunderland
Substitution, Sunderland. Luís Semedo replaces Adil Aouchiche.
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