Sunderland vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland 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.

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:

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

22 January 2023 14:24

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Match ends, Sunderland 2, Middlesbrough 0.

22 January 2023 13:59

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

22 January 2023 13:56

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Second Half ends, Sunderland 2, Middlesbrough 0.

22 January 2023 13:56

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Attempt missed. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Cameron Archer.

22 January 2023 13:55

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Attempt saved. Cameron Archer (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.

22 January 2023 13:51

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Attempt blocked. Tommy Smith (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

22 January 2023 13:51

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Dan Ballard.

22 January 2023 13:51

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Tommy Smith (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

22 January 2023 13:50

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Foul by Édouard Michut (Sunderland).

22 January 2023 13:49