Stoke City vs Swansea City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Swansea City 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.
Stoke City vs Swansea City
Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Josh Laurent.
Stoke City vs Swansea City
Attempt blocked. Liam Walsh (Swansea City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Stoke City vs Swansea City
Attempt missed. Ryan Mmaee (Stoke City) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Junior Tchamadeu with a headed pass.
Stoke City vs Swansea City
Yannick Bolasie (Swansea City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Stoke City vs Swansea City
Ben Pearson (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card.
Stoke City vs Swansea City
Substitution, Stoke City. Jordan Thompson replaces Wouter Burger because of an injury.
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