Middlesbrough vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Sunderland 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.

Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

Norwich 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 Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland 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 Sunderland

Attempt missed. Alex Pritchard (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

5 September 2022 20:06

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

5 September 2022 20:06

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Attempt missed. Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.

5 September 2022 20:05

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Attempt blocked. Rodrigo Muniz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaiah Jones.

5 September 2022 20:05

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Alex Mowatt (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

5 September 2022 20:05

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

5 September 2022 20:02

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Attempt missed. Rodrigo Muniz (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ryan Giles with a cross.

5 September 2022 20:02

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Attempt blocked. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

5 September 2022 20:01

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

First Half begins.

5 September 2022 20:00

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

5 September 2022 20:00