Watford vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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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
Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Vakoun Bayo (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Imrân Louza with a cross following a corner.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Tommy Smith replaces Lewis O'Brien because of an injury.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Delay in match because of an injury Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough).
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Imrân Louza (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Porteous following a corner.
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Corner, Watford. Conceded by Hayden Hackney.
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