Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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LIVE – Updated at 14:30
Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Sheffield Wednesday 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.
Sunderland AFC 0 – 2 Sheffield Wednesday FC
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:30
Match ends, Sunderland 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:28
Second Half ends, Sunderland 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
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14:28
Luke O’Nien (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:28
Attempt missed. Abdoullah Ba (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:25
Dan Ballard (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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14:25
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Ihiekwe replaces Liam Palmer.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:23
Offside, Sunderland. Luís Semedo is caught offside.
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14:21
Substitution, Sunderland. Tom Watson replaces Jack Clarke.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:20
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Di’Shon Bernard.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:18
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:17
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:16
Attempt blocked. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:14
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Jack Clarke.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:14
Substitution, Sunderland. Luís Semedo replaces Ajibola Alese.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:12
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Bambo Diaby.
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14:12
Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:12
Ajibola Alese (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:12
Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:12
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Djeidi Gassama replaces Anthony Musaba.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:10
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Smith replaces Iké Ugbo.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:10
Attempt blocked. Trai Hume (Sunderland) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Abdoullah Ba.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:09
Luke O’Nien (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:08
Attempt missed. Abdoullah Ba (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Adil Aouchiche.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:07
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Bambo Diaby.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:07
Substitution, Sunderland. Abdoullah Ba replaces Pierre Ekwah.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:07
Attempt missed. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Marvin Johnson.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:03
Attempt missed. Corry Evans (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Jack Clarke.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:03
Attempt saved. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ajibola Alese.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:01
Attempt saved. Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Corry Evans.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:00
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:00
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Bambo Diaby replaces Pol Valentín.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:00
Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Callum Paterson replaces Josh Windass.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:57
Attempt blocked. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:57
Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:56
Attempt missed. Jack Clarke (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:52
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Liam Palmer.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:50
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Trai Hume.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:48
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:46
Attempt blocked. Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:46
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Jobe Bellingham.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:46
Attempt blocked. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Iké Ugbo.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:46
Hand ball by Ajibola Alese (Sunderland).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:43
Ajibola Alese (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:43
Foul by Ajibola Alese (Sunderland).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:43
Foul by Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:42
Attempt missed. Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Clarke with a cross.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:41
Luke O’Nien (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:41
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:41
Delay in match (Sunderland).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:39
Second Half begins Sunderland 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:39
Substitution, Sunderland. Corry Evans replaces Callum Styles.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:23
First Half ends, Sunderland 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:23
Offside, Sunderland. Patrick Roberts is caught offside.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:22
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Barry Bannan.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:22
Attempt saved. Adil Aouchiche (Sunderland) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jobe Bellingham.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:20
Ajibola Alese (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:18
Offside, Sunderland. Adil Aouchiche is caught offside.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:18
Attempt blocked. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:18
Jack Clarke (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:17
Attempt missed. Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Anthony Musaba.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:17
Attempt missed. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ajibola Alese.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:15
Attempt blocked. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pol Valentín.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:13
Foul by Trai Hume (Sunderland).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:12
Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:10
Goal! Sunderland 0, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:09
Attempt missed. Callum Styles (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:09
Attempt blocked. Trai Hume (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Clarke.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:07
Jack Clarke (Sunderland) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:07
Attempt blocked. Pierre Ekwah (Sunderland) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Trai Hume.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:07
Attempt blocked. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Styles.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:03
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:01
Goal! Sunderland 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:00
Dan Ballard (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:58
Offside, Sunderland. Luke O’Nien is caught offside.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:56
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:56
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:53
Delay in match because of an injury James Beadle (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:52
Attempt missed. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:50
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:47
Attempt missed. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:45
Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Liam Palmer.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:44
Attempt missed. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Pol Valentín with a cross.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:43
Foul by Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:43
Attempt missed. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:42
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Jack Clarke.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:42
Attempt blocked. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Will Vaulks.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:42
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Patrick Roberts.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:37
Foul by Pol Valentín (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:34
Hand ball by Di’Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday).
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:32
First Half begins.
Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday
12:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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11:30
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