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

Ryan Wintle (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

27 April 2022 20:17

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Duncan Watmore (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

27 April 2022 20:17

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Attempt saved. Max Watters (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rubin Colwill.

27 April 2022 20:17

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Foul by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough).

27 April 2022 20:16

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Cardiff City 0. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box.

27 April 2022 20:13

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Curtis Nelson (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card.

27 April 2022 20:11

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Folarin Balogun (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

27 April 2022 20:11

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).

27 April 2022 20:09

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Attempt blocked. Marc Bola (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

27 April 2022 20:09

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Curtis Nelson.

27 April 2022 20:08