Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Birmingham City 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.
Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.
Norwich 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 Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland 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:
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Attempt blocked. Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Riley McGree.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jordan Graham.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Foul by Jordan Graham (Birmingham City).
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Jobe Bellingham (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Attempt blocked. Duncan Watmore (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City
Substitution, Birmingham City. Jordan James replaces Maxime Colin.
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