Watford vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Watford face Middlesbrough in the Championship today.
English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.
Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.
Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.
It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Watford 1, Middlesbrough 1. Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Yáser Asprilla (Watford) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Ismaïla Sarr (Watford) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
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