Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Sheffield 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.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will newly-promoted Birmingham City and Wrexham, with a host of hopefuls eyeing up the £200m jackpot that comes with promotion to the top flight. At the other end of the table, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City hope to stay up amid crises.

Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Middlesbrough FC 1 - 0 Sheffield United FC

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:27

Match ends, Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield United 0.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:27

Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield United 0.

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14:27

Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:26

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Matt Targett.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:26

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Darragh Lenihan replaces Callum Brittain.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:24

Attempt missed. Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Oné with a cross.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:23

Attempt blocked. Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aidan Morris.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:23

Attempt missed. Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:21

Attempt blocked. Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Cannon.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:20

Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:20

Attempt saved. Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Matt Targett.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:19

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Japhet Tanganga.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:19

Attempt blocked. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aidan Morris.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:17

Attempt missed. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a fast break.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:17

Attempt blocked. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hayden Hackney with a through ball.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:16

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:14

Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:14

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:14

Attempt blocked. Danny Ings (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tahith Chong.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:08

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Delano Burgzorg replaces Morgan Whittaker.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:08

Substitution, Sheffield United. Tahith Chong replaces Callum O'Hare.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:08

Substitution, Sheffield United. Danny Ings replaces Andre Brooks.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:07

Substitution, Sheffield United. Sam McCallum replaces Ben Godfrey because of an injury.

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14:05

Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:03

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:01

Delay in match because of an injury Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:00

Offside, Sheffield United. Tyler Bindon is caught offside.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

14:00

Substitution, Sheffield United. Thomas Cannon replaces Tyrese Campbell.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:58

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Kaly Sène replaces Tommy Conway.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:57

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Matt Targett.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:56

Attempt saved. Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Tommy Conway.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:53

Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield United 0. Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Targett.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:52

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:52

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:52

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sydie Peck.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:51

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:49

Substitution, Sheffield United. Ryan Oné replaces Louie Barry.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:49

Foul by Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:47

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Gustavo Hamer.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:45

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Louie Barry.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:45

Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right following a corner.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:43

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Luke Ayling.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:43

Foul by Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:35

Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Sheffield United 0.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:35

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sverre Nypan replaces Sontje Hansen.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:19

First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Sheffield United 0.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:19

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:19

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Luke Ayling.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:17

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:16

Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Sydie Peck.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:14

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:14

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Hayden Hackney.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:13

Attempt blocked. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:02

Attempt saved. Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Hayden Hackney.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:02

Foul by Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:01

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

13:00

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:58

Attempt saved. Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Sam Silvera.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:58

Attempt blocked. Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Brittain with a cross.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:56

Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:55

Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:55

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:55

Attempt saved. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:55

Attempt blocked. Callum Brittain (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dael Fry with a headed pass.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:55

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:52

Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:52

Delay in match because of an injury Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:51

Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:48

Attempt missed. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tommy Conway.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:47

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:44

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:43

Foul by Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:39

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ben Godfrey.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:38

Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Morgan Whittaker.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:36

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:35

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:34

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:33

Attempt blocked. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:31

First Half begins.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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10:30

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