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.
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.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Doak.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Tom Ince (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a fast break.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Ben Doak (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Luke Ayling.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Aidan Morris.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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