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Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Leeds United 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 3 – 4 Leeds United FC
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
22:01
Match ends, Middlesbrough 3, Leeds United 4.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
22:00
Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 3, Leeds United 4.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
22:00
Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:59
Foul by Alex Bangura (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:59
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Junior Firpo.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:59
Attempt saved. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:57
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Alex Gilbert.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:55
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joe Rodon.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:55
Attempt missed. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Emmanuel Latte Lath with a cross following a corner.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:55
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Illan Meslier.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:55
Attempt blocked. Alex Bangura (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:52
Goal! Middlesbrough 3, Leeds United 4. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alex Gilbert with a through ball.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:52
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Ajay Matthews replaces Sam Silvera.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:52
Substitution, Leeds United. Jaidon Anthony replaces Crysencio Summerville.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:49
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Alex Bangura.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:47
Substitution, Leeds United. Glen Kamara replaces Georginio Rutter.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:47
Substitution, Leeds United. Daniel James replaces Wilfried Gnonto.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:47
Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:47
Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:44
Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:43
Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:42
Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:42
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Daniel Barlaser replaces Lewis O’Brien.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:40
Substitution, Leeds United. Joël Piroe replaces Patrick Bamford.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:38
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Crysencio Summerville.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:40
Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sam Silvera.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:36
Foul by Georginio Rutter (Leeds United).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:36
Lewis O’Brien (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:38
Attempt missed. Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ethan Ampadu following a corner.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:36
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Isaiah Jones.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:34
Foul by Rav van den Berg (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:34
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:34
Delay in match (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:33
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Alex Bangura replaces Luke Thomas.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:33
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Alex Gilbert replaces Anfernee Dijksteel.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:33
Offside, Leeds United. Patrick Bamford is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:33
Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:26
Goal! Middlesbrough 2, Leeds United 4. Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Junior Firpo.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:25
Dangerous play by Lewis O’Brien (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:24
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Wilfried Gnonto.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:22
Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:21
Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:18
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Illan Meslier.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:17
Lewis O’Brien (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:15
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Junior Firpo.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
21:10
Second Half begins Middlesbrough 2, Leeds United 3.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:53
First Half ends, Middlesbrough 2, Leeds United 3.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:53
Attempt missed. Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lewis O’Brien.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:53
Attempt blocked. Lewis O’Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:50
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ethan Ampadu.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:49
Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:49
Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:46
Attempt saved. Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:45
Foul by Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:44
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Anfernee Dijksteel.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:44
Attempt saved. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Wilfried Gnonto.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:41
Goal! Middlesbrough 2, Leeds United 3. Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Crysencio Summerville with a through ball.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:38
Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:38
Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:37
Offside, Leeds United. Wilfried Gnonto is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:36
Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:36
Attempt blocked. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Silvera.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:33
Goal! Middlesbrough 2, Leeds United 2. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Finn Azaz.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:31
Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:30
Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:28
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joe Rodon.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:27
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Illan Meslier.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:27
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ethan Ampadu.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:27
Attempt blocked. Lewis O’Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Finn Azaz.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:27
Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ethan Ampadu.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:23
Offside, Middlesbrough. Isaiah Jones is caught offside.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:20
Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Leeds United 2. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) with an attempt from very close range.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:19
Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:16
Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Leeds United 1. Crysencio Summerville (Leeds United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:16
Penalty conceded by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) after a foul in the penalty area.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:14
Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:13
Foul by Junior Firpo (Leeds United).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:11
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:11
Delay in match because of an injury Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:09
Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Leeds United 0. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:09
Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:08
Foul by Sam Byram (Leeds United).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:08
Attempt missed. Georginio Rutter (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a set piece situation.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:08
Attempt blocked. Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Crysencio Summerville with a cross.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:06
Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:05
Foul by Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:05
Luke Thomas (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:03
Foul by Georginio Rutter (Leeds United).
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
20:03
First Half begins.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
19:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
19:00
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