Middlesbrough vs Stoke City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Stoke 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 FC 0 - 2 Stoke City FC
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:58
Match ends, Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 2.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:56
Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 2.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:56
Foul by Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:56
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:56
Delay in match because of an injury Josh Laurent (Stoke City).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:54
Enda Stevens (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:54
Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:52
Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:51
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Lynden Gooch.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:50
Foul by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:49
Attempt missed. Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:47
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jack Bonham.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:49
Attempt saved. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lukas Engel.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:45
Foul by Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:45
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Alex Gilbert replaces Isaiah Jones.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:45
Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser with a cross.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:42
Substitution, Stoke City. André Vidigal replaces Sead Haksabanovic.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:42
Substitution, Stoke City. Wesley replaces Dwight Gayle.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:42
Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:38
Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:38
Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:36
Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:34
Dael Fry (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:34
Substitution, Stoke City. Lynden Gooch replaces Mehdi Léris.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:33
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Samuel Silvera replaces Matt Crooks.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:31
Delay in match because of an injury Dwight Gayle (Stoke City).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:31
Jordan Thompson (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:30
Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:28
Attempt missed. Sead Haksabanovic (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:25
Offside, Stoke City. Ki-Jana Hoever tries a through ball, but Mehdi Léris is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:24
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Luke McNally.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:24
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Morgan Rogers replaces Sam Greenwood.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:24
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Emmanuel Latte Lath replaces Josh Coburn.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:24
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Anfernee Dijksteel replaces Rav van den Berg.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:21
Offside, Middlesbrough. Josh Coburn tries a through ball, but Isaiah Jones is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:18
Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:18
Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:18
Foul by Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:16
Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:16
Dael Fry (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:16
Attempt saved. Sead Haksabanovic (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dwight Gayle.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:16
Attempt missed. Michael Rose (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel Johnson with a cross following a set piece situation.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:15
Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:15
Foul by Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:15
Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:15
Attempt missed. Jordan Thompson (Stoke City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:12
Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Lukas Engel.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:11
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:10
Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:08
Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:08
Josh Laurent (Stoke City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
16:06
Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 2.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:51
First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 2.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:51
Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:51
Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:50
Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:48
Foul by Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:48
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:48
Delay in match because of an injury Josh Laurent (Stoke City).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:48
Attempt saved. Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser with a cross.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:47
Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:47
Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:45
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jordan Thompson.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:44
Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:43
Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:44
Attempt saved. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Isaiah Jones.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:39
Goal! Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 2. Mehdi Léris (Stoke City) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:39
Substitution, Stoke City. Jordan Thompson replaces Ben Pearson because of an injury.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:36
Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Lukas Engel.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:37
Attempt blocked. Josh Laurent (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:34
Attempt blocked. Sead Haksabanovic (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dwight Gayle.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:31
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jack Bonham.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:33
Attempt blocked. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dael Fry with a headed pass.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:31
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sead Haksabanovic.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:31
Offside, Stoke City. Enda Stevens tries a through ball, but Mehdi Léris is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:27
Foul by Ben Pearson (Stoke City).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:27
Attempt missed. Sead Haksabanovic (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Laurent.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:23
Attempt saved. Luke McNally (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:23
Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Daniel Barlaser.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:23
Attempt blocked. Mehdi Léris (Stoke City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dwight Gayle.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:22
Attempt blocked. Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough) header from very close range is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:21
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Mehdi Léris.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:21
Foul by Michael Rose (Stoke City).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:18
Attempt saved. Mehdi Léris (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ki-Jana Hoever.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:13
Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:13
Sead Haksabanovic (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:11
Goal! Middlesbrough 0, Stoke City 1. Michael Rose (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sead Haksabanovic with a cross following a corner.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:09
Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Paddy McNair.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:06
Foul by Enda Stevens (Stoke City).
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:05
Attempt saved. Dwight Gayle (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
15:03
First Half begins.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
14:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
14:00
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