Follow live coverage as Birmingham City take on Cardiff City in the Championship today.
The second tier of English football is one of the most watched leagues in Europe, with a relentless schedule and the prize of a Premier League place on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.
Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of a comeback and equally Watford have no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League as well and are eager to return too.
Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and they will once again be one of the favorites to do it again with one of the best teams in the division.
It’s not just about the promotion battle, either, as Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hope their League One promotions are not short-lived as they battle to avoid falling to the bottom.
We’ll bring you all of today’s game action and updates on the live blog below:
Birmingham City FC 0 – 0 Cardiff City FC
Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Foul by Mark McGuinness (Cardiff City).
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Kion Etete (Cardiff City) has received a foul in the opposite field.
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Foul by Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City).
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Tahith Chong (Birmingham City) has been fouled on the left flank.
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Failed attempt. Mark McGuinness (Cardiff City) header from the center of the box that misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Wintle with a cross into the box following a corner.
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Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Austin Trusty.
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Foul by Dion Sanderson (Birmingham City).
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Foul by Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City).
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Offside, Cardiff City. Callum O’Dowda tries a through ball, but Kion Etete is caught offside.
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Attempt blocked. Perry Ng (Cardiff City) left footed shot from very close range. Assisted by Romaine Sawyers.
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Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Maxime Colin.
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Failed attempt. Sory Kaba (Cardiff City) shot with the right foot from the center of the box very close to the right post but misses to the right.
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Romaine Sawyers (Cardiff City) has been fouled in the defensive zone.
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Failed attempt. Auston Trusty (Birmingham City) header from the center of the area that misses to the right. Assisted by Juninho Bacuna following a corner.
Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Corner, City of Birmingham. Conceded by Cédric Kipré.
Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Free kick by Kion Etete (Cardiff City).
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Foul by Sory Kaba (Cardiff City).
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Corner, City of Birmingham. Conceded by Perry Ng.
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Failed attempt. Cédric Kipré (Cardiff City) header from the center of the box that misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Wintle with a cross from a set piece.
Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City) has been fouled on the left flank.
Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Foul by Maxime Colin (Birmingham City).
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Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City) has been fouled on the left flank.
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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The first period begins.
Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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The lineups are announced and the players are warming up.
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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Birmingham City v Cardiff City
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