Oxford United vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Middlesbrough in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
Second Half begins Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 3.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
First Half ends, Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 3.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 3. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Finn Azaz with a through ball.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 2. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Mark Harris (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rúben Rodrigues.
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