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

Match ends, Middlesbrough 1, Sunderland 1.

4 February 2024 13:55

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 1, Sunderland 1.

4 February 2024 13:55

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Substitution, Sunderland. Jenson Seelt replaces Dan Ballard because of an injury.

4 February 2024 13:55

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

4 February 2024 13:55

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Delay in match because of an injury Dan Ballard (Sunderland).

4 February 2024 13:53

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Dan Ballard (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

4 February 2024 13:53

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

4 February 2024 13:53

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Delay in match because of an injury Nazarii Rusyn (Sunderland).

4 February 2024 13:52

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Attempt missed. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Luke Ayling with a cross.

4 February 2024 13:51

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Attempt missed. Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Luke Ayling following a set piece situation.

4 February 2024 13:49