Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Wigan Athletic 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 Wigan Athletic

Attempt blocked. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hayden Hackney.

26 December 2022 16:54

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

Attempt missed. Will Keane (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Anthony Scully.

26 December 2022 16:52

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

26 December 2022 16:52

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

26 December 2022 16:51

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

Goal! Middlesbrough 4, Wigan Athletic 1. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Ryan Giles with a cross.

26 December 2022 16:50

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

26 December 2022 16:49

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

Delay in match because of an injury Charlie Hughes (Wigan Athletic).

26 December 2022 16:49

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Tommy Smith.

26 December 2022 16:48

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

Attempt saved. Ashley Fletcher (Wigan Athletic) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tendayi Darikwa with a cross.

26 December 2022 16:45

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic

Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Tom Naylor replaces Jordan Cousins.

26 December 2022 16:44