Middlesbrough vs Stoke City LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Stoke City in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Tommy Conway replaces Micah Hamilton.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Substitution, Stoke City. Lynden Gooch replaces Emre Tezgel.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Substitution, Stoke City. Niall Ennis replaces Ryan Mmaee.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Substitution, Stoke City. Million Manhoef replaces Lewis Koumas.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Goal! Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 3. Lewis Koumas (Stoke City) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Eric-Junior Bocat with a cross.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Micah Hamilton.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sonny Finch.
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