Sunderland vs Stoke City LIVE: Latest Championship updates
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Experience the thrilling live coverage of the Sunderland versus Stoke City match in the championship today.
The second division of English football is becoming more and more competitive, creating an intense and thrilling contest. The prize at stake is a spot in the Premier League once the season comes to an end.
Southampton, Leicester City, and Leeds United got relegated from the top league last year. Now, they all want to get back in the game as fast as possible. On the other hand, Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion, and Sunderland also have high hopes of winning a promotion.
QPR, Cardiff City, and Birmingham City are hoping for improved performances after struggling with relegation last year. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday, a new team, will aim to stay in the league after making impressive progress through the play-offs.
Keep up with the latest happenings from today's game by following the real-time updates provided in the live blog located further down the page.
Sunderland Vs Stoke: Battle Of Football Clubs
The game is over with a final score of three goals for Sunderland and only one for Stoke City.
Sunderland Takes On Stoke City
The latter part of the game has come to a close with Sunderland securing a 3-1 victory over Stoke City.
Sunderland Battles Stoke City
Jack Clarke (Sunderland) committed a violation.
Sunderland Versus Stoke: Clash On The Pitch
Ben Wilmot from Stoke City has earned a free kick in their own defensive portion of the field.
Sunderland Takes On Stoke City
The football team of Sunderland has made a substitution. Abdoullah Ba has left the field and Timothée Pembélé has come on as a replacement player.
Sunderland Takes On Stoke City
The referee gives Dan Ballard (from Sunderland) a yellow card due to his unacceptable tackle.
Sunderland Vs. Stoke: Premier League Clash
Ryan Mmaee from Stoke City has earned a free kick on the side of the field located towards the left.
Sunderland Takes On Stoke City
André Vidigal (Stoke City) committed a foul.
Sunderland Vs Stoke: Clash Of The Titans
Stoke City made an offside call as Lewis Baker was caught committing the offense.
Sunderland Battles Stoke City
There has been a substitution in the Stoke City team. Lynden Gooch is being replaced by Daniel Johnson.
