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
Attempt blocked. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Greenwood with a cross.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Offside, Middlesbrough. Sam Greenwood is caught offside.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
James Bree (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Flynn Downes (Southampton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Flynn Downes (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
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