Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Birmingham City 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:

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

Offside, Birmingham City. Emmanuel Longelo tries a through ball, but Troy Deeney is caught offside.

2 January 2023 16:55

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

Attempt missed. Marc Bola (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Matt Crooks.

2 January 2023 16:54

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Auston Trusty.

2 January 2023 16:54

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).

2 January 2023 16:52

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

2 January 2023 16:51

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Patrick McNair replaces Chuba Akpom.

2 January 2023 16:51

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

2 January 2023 16:51

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Auston Trusty.

2 January 2023 16:50

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

Attempt blocked. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

2 January 2023 16:50

Birmingham City vs Middlesbrough

2 January 2023 16:49