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

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Sam Greenwood.

4 February 2024 12:07

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Attempt blocked. Pierre Ekwah (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Abdoullah Ba.

4 February 2024 12:07

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Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Luke Ayling.

4 February 2024 12:06

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Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).

4 February 2024 12:05

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Attempt blocked. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Finn Azaz with a through ball.

4 February 2024 12:04

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Attempt missed. Pierre Ekwah (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.

4 February 2024 12:03

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Foul by Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough).

4 February 2024 12:02

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First Half begins.

4 February 2024 12:00

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

4 February 2024 11:09

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4 February 2024 11:00