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
George McCormick (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alex Gilbert with a through ball.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Junior Tchamadeu.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt blocked. Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt missed. Law McCabe (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Attempt saved. Sonny Finch (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Luke Ayling with a cross.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Offside, Stoke City. Lewis Koumas is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Law McCabe (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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