AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Middlesbrough in the Championship today.

English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.

Fulham were relegated from the top tier in 2021 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Sheffield United no doubt enjoyed their spell in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

West Bromwich Albion know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.

It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Hull City, Peterborough and play-off winners Blackpool hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Todd Cantwell.

15 April 2022 15:24

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

Attempt blocked. Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

15 April 2022 15:24

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

Attempt blocked. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ethan Laird with a cross.

15 April 2022 15:22

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

Ethan Laird (Bournemouth) wins a free kick on the right wing.

15 April 2022 15:15

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

Foul by Philip Billing (Bournemouth).

15 April 2022 15:06

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Patrick McNair.

15 April 2022 15:04

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

First Half begins.

15 April 2022 15:00

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

15 April 2022 14:09

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

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15 April 2022 12:00