Watford vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Watford 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.
Watford vs Sunderland
Delay in match because of an injury Callum Styles (Sunderland).
Watford vs Sunderland
Substitution, Watford. Jake Livermore replaces Yáser Asprilla.
Watford vs Sunderland
Attempt saved. Callum Styles (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Patrick Roberts.
Watford vs Sunderland
Attempt blocked. Mattie Pollock (Watford) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yáser Asprilla with a cross.
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