Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough 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.
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.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ben Chrisene replaces Ryan Hedges.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Seny Dieng.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt saved. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Sondre Tronstad.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Greenwood.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt blocked. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a corner.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Scott Wharton.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt saved. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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