Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City
Offside, Birmingham City. John Ruddy tries a through ball, but Koji Miyoshi is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Birmingham City 0. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Crooks following a fast break.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Attempt saved. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Substitution, Birmingham City. Lukas Jutkiewicz replaces Jay Stansfield.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Substitution, Birmingham City. Jordan James replaces Ivan Sunjic.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Marcus Forss replaces Tommy Smith.
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