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

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Follow live coverage as Watford 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.

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Substitution, Watford. Edo Kayembe replaces Francisco Sierralta.

30 September 2023 16:24

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Goal! Watford 2, Middlesbrough 3. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Crooks with a through ball.

30 September 2023 16:23

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Matheus Martins (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.

30 September 2023 16:18

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Attempt blocked. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

30 September 2023 16:17

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Attempt missed. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jonny Howson following a corner.

30 September 2023 16:16

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Attempt missed. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from very close range following a corner.

30 September 2023 16:15

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Attempt missed. Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.

30 September 2023 16:15

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Francisco Sierralta (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

30 September 2023 16:15

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Wesley Hoedt.

30 September 2023 16:15

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Matheus Martins (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.

30 September 2023 16:14