Middlesbrough vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Sunderland 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 Sunderland
Attempt missed. Dan Ballard (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Clarke with a cross following a set piece situation.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Offside, Middlesbrough. Josh Coburn is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Lewis O'Brien replaces Daniel Barlaser.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Josh Coburn replaces Sam Greenwood.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sam Silvera replaces Marcus Forss because of an injury.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Delay in match because of an injury Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough).
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