Middlesbrough vs Derby County LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Riverside Stadium

A general view of The Den (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Derby County 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 Derby County

Attempt saved. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Neil Taylor.

12 February 2022 16:32

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Attempt missed. Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Folarin Balogun.

12 February 2022 16:29

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Attempt saved. Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

12 February 2022 16:25

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Riley McGree replaces Matt Crooks.

12 February 2022 16:25

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Substitution, Derby County. Ravel Morrison replaces Krystian Bielik.

12 February 2022 16:25

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Attempt blocked. Curtis Davies (Derby County) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Lawrence with a cross.

12 February 2022 16:23

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Dael Fry.

12 February 2022 16:23

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Attempt blocked. Krystian Bielik (Derby County) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Lawrence with a cross.

12 February 2022 16:22

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Isaiah Jones.

12 February 2022 16:22

Middlesbrough vs Derby County

Foul by Nathan Byrne (Derby County).

12 February 2022 16:20