Middlesbrough vs Norwich City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Norwich City 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.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Match ends, Middlesbrough 3, Norwich City 1.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 3, Norwich City 1.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) header from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser with a cross.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Alex Gilbert replaces Marcus Forss.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Substitution, Norwich City. Finley Welch replaces Ashley Barnes.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Attempt blocked. Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Finn Azaz replaces Riley McGree.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Attempt blocked. Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Riley McGree.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Norwich City
Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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