Southampton vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton 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.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Gavin Bazunu (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Finn Azaz.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Stuart Armstrong following a fast break.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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