Follow live coverage as Hull City face Blackburn Rovers 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.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will newly-promoted Birmingham City and Wrexham, with a host of hopefuls eyeing up the £200m jackpot that comes with promotion to the top flight. At the other end of the table, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City hope to stay up amid crises.
Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Hull City AFC 0 - 3 Blackburn Rovers FC
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:28Match ends, Hull City 0, Blackburn Rovers 3.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:27Oliver McBurnie (Hull City) is shown the yellow card.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:27Sean McLoughlin (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:27Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:25Axel Henriksson (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:22Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:22Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:20Foul by Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:19Foul by Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:19Foul by John Lundstram (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:18Foul by David Akintola (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:17Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Makhtar Gueye is caught offside.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:15Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Dion De Neve replaces Ryan Hedges.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:15Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Makhtar Gueye replaces Yuki Ohashi.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:18Substitution, Hull City. Brandon Williams replaces Joe Gelhardt.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:15Substitution, Hull City. Mohamed Belloumi replaces Regan Slater.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:14Axel Henriksson (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:14Attempt saved. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ivor Pandur (Hull City). Assisted by Ryan Hedges.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:11Axel Henriksson (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:10Attempt missed. Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Axel Henriksson.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:09Attempt missed. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Axel Henriksson.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:08Foul by Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:05Attempt missed. Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Hedges.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:03Foul by Regan Slater (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:00Attempt saved. Axel Henriksson (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ivor Pandur (Hull City). Assisted by Todd Cantwell.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:59Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Axel Henriksson replaces Augustus Kargbo.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:59Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Kristi Montgomery replaces Sidnei Tavares because of an injury.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:59Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:58Substitution, Hull City. David Akintola replaces Joel Ndala.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:57Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:57Delay in match because of an injury Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:57Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:57Attempt blocked. Kyle Joseph (Hull City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Lundstram.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:55Attempt saved. Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ivor Pandur (Hull City). Assisted by Ryan Hedges.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:55Foul by Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:50Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:33Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
14:33Delay in match because of an injury Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:50Foul by Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:47Kyle Joseph (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:48Attempt missed. Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:46Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) hits the bar with a with an attempt from very close range. Assisted by Todd Cantwell with a cross following a corner.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:46Substitution, Hull City. Kyle Joseph replaces Kasey Palmer.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:46Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Cody Drameh.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:50Attempt blocked. Kasey Palmer (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:40Goal! Hull City 0, Blackburn Rovers 3. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:37Goal! Hull City 0, Blackburn Rovers 2. Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) with an attempt from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ryan Hedges following a set piece situation.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:36Foul by John Lundstram (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:35Second Half begins Hull City 0, Blackburn Rovers 1.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:21First Half ends, Hull City 0, Blackburn Rovers 1.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:21Offside, Hull City. Kasey Palmer is caught offside.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:20Joel Ndala (Hull City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:18Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:18Cody Drameh (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:17Cody Drameh (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:16Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:16Foul by Joe Gelhardt (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:16Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:16Regan Slater (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:14Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:14Delay in match (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:14Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:14Delay in match (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:11Attempt missed. Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sondre Tronstad.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:09Foul by Kasey Palmer (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:09John Lundstram (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:08Kasey Palmer (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:11Attempt blocked. Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Regan Slater.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:07Foul by Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:13Attempt missed. Joel Ndala (Hull City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by John Egan following a set piece situation.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:07Attempt missed. John Egan (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:07Attempt blocked. Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:04Foul by Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:01Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Hedges is caught offside.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
13:01Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:58Attempt missed. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Alebiosu with a cross.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:57Foul by Sean McLoughlin (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:57Attempt blocked. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yuri Ribeiro with a cross.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:55Kasey Palmer (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:53Foul by John Egan (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:50Goal! Hull City 0, Blackburn Rovers 1. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Augustus Kargbo with a through ball.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:50Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:50Attempt saved. Joel Ndala (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Balázs Tóth (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Regan Slater.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:48Foul by Cathal McCarthy (Hull City).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:50Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Hull City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Balázs Tóth (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Joe Gelhardt with a cross.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:48Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Balázs Tóth.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:48Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:44Regan Slater (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:44Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:40Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:40Foul by Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:40Foul by Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:38Foul by Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers).
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:37Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:33Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:32First Half begins.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
12:00Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers
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