Sunderland vs Oxford United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Stay tuned for real-time updates as Sunderland takes on Oxford United in the Championship today.

The growing rivalry in the second division of English football continues to be a thrilling and fiercely contested battle, with a coveted spot in the Premier League up for grabs when the season concludes.

Due to their relegation from the Premier League last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United have returned to the Championship and are anticipated to compete for play-off positions this year. They'll face competition from Norwich City, a steadily improving Coventry City, and the recently defeated play-off finalists, Leeds United. On the flip side, Wayne Rooney is hoping to turn around Plymouth’s situation after they barely escaped relegation last year. Meanwhile, Portsmouth and Derby have moved up from League One, joining Oxford, who won the play-off final.

Stay tuned for real-time updates from today's match in the live blog below.

Sunderland AFC triumphed over Oxford United FC with a score of 2-0.

The game has concluded with Sunderland defeating Oxford United 2-0.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Key Match

The second half concludes with Sunderland winning 2-0 against Oxford United.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Tom Watson from Sunderland earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

Attempt denied. Josh McEachran from Oxford United took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Foul committed by Alan Browne (Sunderland).

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

The fourth official has indicated that there will be five minutes of stoppage time.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Thrilling Match

The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Substitution for Sunderland: Leo Hjelde comes on for Chris Mepham.

Sunderland Battles Oxford United

Substitution for Sunderland: Tom Watson is coming on to take the place of Wilson Isidor due to an injury.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

The game was paused due to an injury to Wilson Isidor from Sunderland.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, with the infraction committed by Hidde ter Avest.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

Substitution for Oxford United: Will Goodwin comes on in place of Dane Scarlett.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

Foul committed by Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland).

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Substitution for Sunderland: Alan Browne comes on to take the place of Chris Rigg.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

Substitution for Sunderland: Aaron Connolly comes on for Romaine Mundle.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Louie Sibley from Oxford United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Sunderland Faces Off Against Oxford United

Luke O'Nien from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Sunderland Battling Oxford United Today

The attempt was thwarted. Hidde ter Avest from Oxford United had a header from the right side of the penalty area that was blocked. Louie Sibley provided the assist with a header.

Sunderland Faces Off Against Oxford United

Shot prevented. Louie Sibley from Oxford United tried a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was stopped.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The wait is finally over. They are prepared to move ahead.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

The match was paused due to an injury sustained by Wilson Isidor from Sunderland.

Sunderland Faces Off Against Oxford United

Substitution for Oxford United: Louie Sibley comes on for Rúben Rodrigues.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

Substitution for Oxford United: Hidde ter Avest comes on for Peter Kioso.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Substitution for Oxford United: Josh McEachran comes on for Will Vaulks.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Patrick Roberts from Sunderland took a left-footed shot from beyond the penalty area, but it went wide to the left and didn't hit the target.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Patrick Roberts from Sunderland earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, resulting from a play by Peter Kioso.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Goal! Sunderland takes a lead with a score of 2-0 against Oxford United. Wilson Isidor from Sunderland fires a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the bottom left corner of the net. The assist comes from Dan Neil.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Foul committed by Patrick Roberts (Sunderland).

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

Patrick Roberts from Sunderland had a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was saved in the lower right corner by the goalkeeper. The attempt was set up by Chris Rigg.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Clash

Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland nearly scored after attempting a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but he hit the crossbar instead. Romaine Mundle provided the assist for this attempt.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

A shot was successfully blocked. Greg Leigh of Oxford United took a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and a considerable distance from the left side, which was stopped at the top center of the goal. He received assistance from Will Vaulks.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Foul committed by Chris Mepham (Sunderland).

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The wait is finally over. They are all set to move forward.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

Dane Scarlett from Oxford United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The match was temporarily halted due to an injury to Luke O'Nien from Sunderland.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Luke O'Nien from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Patrick Roberts from Sunderland attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. Trai Hume provided the assist.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The second half has started, with Sunderland leading Oxford United 1-0.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

Substitution for Oxford United: Greg Leigh is coming on in place of Idris El Mizouni.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The first half concludes with Sunderland leading Oxford United 1-0.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Exciting Match

Romaine Mundle from Sunderland committed a foul.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Chris Rigg from Sunderland earns a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Sunderland has been flagged for offside. Wilson Isidor has been ruled offside.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, resulting from a foul by Ciaron Brown.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

Romaine Mundle from Sunderland earns a free kick in the opponent's half.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, taken by Jamie Cumming.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Wilson Isidor from Sunderland had a shot with his right foot from the right side of the box, but it was saved in the top right corner. Chris Rigg provided the assist.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

A shot by Idris El Mizouni from Oxford United was blocked. He fired with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper managed to save it in the bottom left corner. Tyler Goodrham provided the assist for that attempt.

Sunderland Faces Off Against Oxford United

Wilson Isidor from Sunderland receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Sunderland Battles Oxford United

Foul committed by Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland).

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

Match postponed due to an injury to Jamie Cumming of Oxford United.

Sunderland Battles Oxford United

Corner kick for Oxford United, given after Chris Rigg allowed the ball to go out.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, resulting from a foul by Idris El Mizouni.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Attempt denied. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) had a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was stopped.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Exciting Match

Corner kick taken from the corner area in Sunderland, resulting in a goal allowed by Jamie Cumming.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

A shot by Chris Rigg from Sunderland was blocked. He aimed with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper managed to make the save at the top center of the goal. The opportunity was set up by Jobe Bellingham, who provided a perfectly timed pass.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Chris Mepham from Sunderland receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Key Match

Dane Scarlett from Oxford United is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Showdown

Foul committed by Chris Mepham (Sunderland).

Sunderland Battles Oxford United

Foul committed by Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Matchup

Missed opportunity. Chris Mepham (Sunderland) headed the ball from the left side of the box, sending it high and wide of the left post. The chance was set up by Patrick Roberts, who provided a cross after a corner kick.

Sunderland Vs Oxford United: Match Preview

Corner kick awarded to Sunderland after Ciaron Brown allowed the ball to go out of play.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland committed a foul.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Goal! Sunderland takes the lead against Oxford United with a score of 1-0. Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland scores with a header from the center of the penalty area.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Wilson Isidor's header from the middle of the box nearly hits the target but goes just to the right. He received a cross from Trai Hume to set it up.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, resulting in a goal allowed by Jamie Cumming.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United

Attempt denied. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) fired a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was caught in the lower left corner.

Sunderland Battles Oxford United

Patrick Roberts from Sunderland earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Corner taken by Oxford United, with Simon Moore unable to prevent the goal.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Romaine Mundle (Sunderland) had his shot taken from the left side of the box stopped by a defender. The attempt was set up by Patrick Roberts.

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The wait is over. They are set to move forward.

Sunderland Faces Off Against Oxford United

Postponement of the game (Oxford United).

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

Sunderland Takes On Oxford United

The teams have been revealed, and the players are getting their bodies ready.

Sunderland Faces Oxford United In Key Match

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