Middlesbrough vs Stoke City LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Stoke City in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaiah Jones.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Delay in match because of an injury Sol Sidibe (Stoke City).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from very close range is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Wouter Burger.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Gilbert.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Aidan Morris replaces Law McCabe.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Law McCabe (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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