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

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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Cardiff 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.

Fulham were relegated from the top tier in 2021 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Sheffield United no doubt enjoyed their spell in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

West Bromwich Albion 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 Hull City, Peterborough and play-off winners Blackpool 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 Cardiff City

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Andraz Sporar replaces Folarin Balogun.

27 April 2022 21:02

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Attempt missed. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box.

27 April 2022 21:01

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Isaiah Jones.

27 April 2022 21:00

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Luke Daniels.

27 April 2022 20:56

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Attempt saved. Max Watters (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Hugill.

27 April 2022 20:56

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Goal! Middlesbrough 2, Cardiff City 0. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

27 April 2022 20:54

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Patrick McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

27 April 2022 20:53

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Attempt blocked. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Riley McGree.

27 April 2022 20:51

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Offside, Cardiff City. Perry Ng tries a through ball, but Jordan Hugill is caught offside.

27 April 2022 20:48

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Attempt missed. Patrick McNair (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Marc Bola.

27 April 2022 20:46