Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Plymouth Argyle 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.
Plymouth Argyle FC 3 - 3 Middlesbrough FC
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
17:00
Match ends, Plymouth Argyle 3, Middlesbrough 3.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
17:00
Second Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 3, Middlesbrough 3.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
17:00
Attempt saved. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:58
Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:58
Dan Scarr (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:56
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Seny Dieng.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:56
Attempt saved. Jordan Houghton (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Finn Azaz.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:56
Attempt blocked. Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:55
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Rav van den Berg.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:55
Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Frederick Issaka replaces Morgan Whittaker.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:52
Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:50
Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Callum Wright replaces Luke Cundle.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:50
Foul by Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:50
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Samuel Silvera replaces Isaiah Jones.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:50
Attempt blocked. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hayden Hackney.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:47
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Lewis Gibson.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:47
Foul by Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:45
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Morgan Rogers.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:44
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Paddy McNair.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:44
Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:42
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Morgan Rogers replaces Matt Crooks.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:42
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Emmanuel Latte Lath replaces Josh Coburn.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:41
Attempt missed. Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from outside the box.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:40
Goal! Plymouth Argyle 3, Middlesbrough 3. Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) from a free kick with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:40
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:38
Delay in match because of an injury Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:38
Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:38
Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:37
Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:36
Attempt missed. Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Paddy McNair with a through ball.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:34
Luke Cundle (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:34
Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:34
Attempt saved. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:32
Mickel Miller (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:32
Foul by Mickel Miller (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:32
Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:30
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Paddy McNair.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:29
Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:29
Hand ball by Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:29
Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Adam Randell replaces Bali Mumba.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:27
Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Julio Pleguezuelo replaces Ben Waine.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:27
Goal! Plymouth Argyle 2, Middlesbrough 3. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matt Crooks.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:27
Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:26
Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:26
Foul by Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:22
Goal! Plymouth Argyle 2, Middlesbrough 2. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from very close range following a set piece situation.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:23
Penalty saved. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:21
Penalty Middlesbrough. Sam Greenwood draws a foul in the penalty area.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:21
Attempt missed. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lukas Engel with a cross.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:18
Attempt saved. Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:18
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Cooper.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:18
Attempt saved. Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hayden Hackney.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:17
Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:17
Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:15
Offside, Middlesbrough. Lukas Engel tries a through ball, but Josh Coburn is caught offside.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:14
Attempt saved. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:12
Attempt missed. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:12
Foul by Dan Scarr (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:09
Foul by Kaine Kesler-Hayden (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:09
Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
16:08
Second Half begins Plymouth Argyle 2, Middlesbrough 1.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:52
First Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 2, Middlesbrough 1.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:52
Offside, Middlesbrough. Hayden Hackney tries a through ball, but Sam Greenwood is caught offside.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:52
Attempt blocked. Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Waine.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:50
Offside, Middlesbrough. Matt Crooks tries a through ball, but Josh Coburn is caught offside.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:49
Attempt blocked. Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaiah Jones.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:49
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Luke Cundle.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:46
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Lewis Gibson.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:46
Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:46
Foul by Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:45
Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a corner.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:45
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Dael Fry.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:45
Offside, Middlesbrough. Matt Crooks tries a through ball, but Isaiah Jones is caught offside.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:42
Goal! Plymouth Argyle 2, Middlesbrough 1. Finn Azaz (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Bali Mumba.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:41
Foul by Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:40
Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:38
Goal! Plymouth Argyle 1, Middlesbrough 1. Bali Mumba (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:37
Attempt missed. Mickel Miller (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from outside the box.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:34
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:34
Delay in match (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:34
Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:31
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jordan Houghton.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:31
Attempt blocked. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:31
Attempt saved. Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:30
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Cooper.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:30
Attempt saved. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:30
Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:28
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Lukas Engel.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:28
Goal! Plymouth Argyle 0, Middlesbrough 1. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Lukas Engel.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:28
Attempt blocked. Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:23
Attempt missed. Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:20
Foul by Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:18
Offside, Middlesbrough. Hayden Hackney tries a through ball, but Sam Greenwood is caught offside.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:18
Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:16
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Lukas Engel.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:15
Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:13
Foul by Mickel Miller (Plymouth Argyle).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:13
Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:11
Foul by Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough).
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
15:15
Attempt missed. Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
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