Sunderland vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Middlesbrough 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.
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from long range on the right is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jobe Bellingham.
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Sunderland 0, Middlesbrough 4. Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Silvera.
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
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