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
Harley Hunt (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt missed. Lewis Koumas (Stoke City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Andrew Moran with a through ball.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Foul by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ashley Phillips.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Anfernee Dijksteel.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt missed. Sonny Finch (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 1.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Anfernee Dijksteel replaces Luke Ayling.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 1.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Offside, Stoke City. Ryan Mmaee is caught offside.
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