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

Attempt blocked. Yáser Asprilla (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jamal Lewis.

30 September 2023 15:29

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Hand ball by Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough).

30 September 2023 15:28

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Francisco Sierralta.

30 September 2023 15:28

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ryan Porteous.

30 September 2023 15:25

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Attempt missed. Vakoun Bayo (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Yáser Asprilla with a through ball.

30 September 2023 15:24

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Attempt missed. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box.

30 September 2023 15:22

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Goal! Watford 1, Middlesbrough 2. Vakoun Bayo (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ryan Porteous.

30 September 2023 15:19

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Foul by Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough).

30 September 2023 15:18

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).

30 September 2023 15:15

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Goal! Watford 0, Middlesbrough 2. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

30 September 2023 15:12