Preston North End vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Preston North End 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.
Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.
At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Anfernee Dijksteel replaces Luke Ayling.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sam Silvera replaces Sam Greenwood.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luke Ayling with a cross.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luke Ayling.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Greg Cunningham.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Liam Millar.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
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