Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Blackburn Rovers 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 - 0 Blackburn Rovers FC

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:54

Match ends, Middlesbrough 0, Blackburn Rovers 0.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:53

Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Blackburn Rovers 0.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:51

Foul by Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:51

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

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:50

Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:50

Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:50

Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:49

Yasin Ayari (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:49

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:49

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Semir Telalovic replaces Sam Gallagher.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:49

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ben Chrisene replaces Ryan Hedges.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:47

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Seny Dieng.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:47

Attempt saved. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Sondre Tronstad.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:47

Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Greenwood.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Attempt blocked. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonny Howson.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Attempt missed. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a corner.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:43

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Scott Wharton.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:41

Attempt saved. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:41

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:41

Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:39

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Sam Gallagher is caught offside.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:36

Foul by Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:36

Attempt missed. Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Yasin Ayari with a cross following a corner.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:36

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Lukas Engel.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:36

Attempt blocked. Scott Wharton (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:36

Attempt blocked. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:49

Attempt blocked. Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:43

Attempt blocked. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:40

Attempt blocked. Scott Wharton (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harry Pickering with a cross.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:34

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Daniel Barlaser.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sondre Tronstad.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sam Silvera replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Daniel Barlaser replaces Lewis O'Brien.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sam Greenwood replaces Riley McGree.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Yasin Ayari replaces John Buckley.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:30

Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:30

Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:28

Offside, Middlesbrough. Isaiah Jones is caught offside.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:27

Attempt missed. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a cross following a set piece situation.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:27

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:27

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan replaces Arnór Sigurdsson.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:25

Attempt missed. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:23

Foul by Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:22

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Sammie Szmodics is caught offside.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:19

Foul by Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:19

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:18

Attempt missed. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harry Pickering with a cross following a set piece situation.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:18

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:15

Foul by Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:15

Attempt missed. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Hedges.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:14

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Seny Dieng.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:14

Attempt saved. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Ryan Hedges.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

16:05

Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Blackburn Rovers 0.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:50

First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Blackburn Rovers 0.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:48

Attempt blocked. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Riley McGree.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:44

Foul by Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:43

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Sam Gallagher is caught offside.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:42

Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:38

Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:37

Attempt blocked. John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:37

Foul by Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:37

Attempt blocked. Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonny Howson.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:33

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:33

Scott Wharton (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:31

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:28

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Lewis O'Brien.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:28

Attempt missed. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a cross following a corner.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:27

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Harry Pickering.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:27

Attempt blocked. Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Riley McGree.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:23

Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:21

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:21

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Finn Azaz replaces Marcus Forss because of an injury.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:18

Delay in match because of an injury Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:18

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:18

Attempt blocked. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Gallagher.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:15

Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:13

Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:12

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sam Gallagher.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:10

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sondre Tronstad.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:12

Attempt missed. Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Luke Ayling following a corner.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:12

Attempt missed. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a cross following a corner.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:10

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Aynsley Pears.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:10

Attempt saved. Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Luke Ayling with a headed pass.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:10

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Scott Wharton.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:05

Attempt saved. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ryan Hedges.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:04

Attempt missed. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a cross following a corner.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:04

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ryan Hedges.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:04

Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

15:01

First Half begins.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers

14:00

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