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

Follow all the action from Riverside Stadium

Sports Staff
Wednesday 05 October 2022 18:46 BST
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A general view of The Riverside Stadium
A general view of The Riverside Stadium (The FA via Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Birmingham City 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:

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

5 October 2022 21:40

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

Attempt blocked. Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Riley McGree.

5 October 2022 21:39

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jordan Graham.

5 October 2022 21:36

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

5 October 2022 21:36

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

Foul by Jordan Graham (Birmingham City).

5 October 2022 21:36

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

5 October 2022 21:35

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

5 October 2022 21:34

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

Jobe Bellingham (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

5 October 2022 21:33

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

Attempt blocked. Duncan Watmore (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

5 October 2022 21:33

Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Birmingham City. Jordan James replaces Maxime Colin.

5 October 2022 21:32

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