Stoke City vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City 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.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Second Half ends, Stoke City 2, Middlesbrough 0.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Substitution, Stoke City. Ben Pearson replaces Wouter Burger.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sam Silvera replaces Riley McGree.
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