Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture

Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Sheffield Wednesday 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 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday FC

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16:57

Match ends, Middlesbrough 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:56

Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

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16:56

Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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16:56

Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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16:54

Foul by Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday).

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16:50

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Alex Gilbert replaces Finn Azaz.

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16:47

Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

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16:47

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Akin Famewo.

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16:47

Attempt blocked. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anfernee Dijksteel.

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16:45

Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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16:45

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sam Silvera replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath.

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16:45

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Anfernee Dijksteel replaces Isaiah Jones.

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16:45

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Anthony Musaba.

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16:42

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Ihiekwe.

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16:42

Attempt blocked. Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:42

Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:42

Penalty missed! Still Middlesbrough 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) hits the left post with a right footed shot.

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16:40

Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.

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16:40

Penalty conceded by Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) with a hand ball in the penalty area.

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16:40

Akin Famewo (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:38

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:38

Attempt missed. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Michael Smith.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:38

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:38

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Smith replaces Iké Ugbo.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:38

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Jeff Hendrick replaces Will Vaulks.

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16:36

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Seny Dieng.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:36

Attempt saved. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Barry Bannan.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:36

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Lukas Engel replaces Luke Thomas.

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16:36

Foul by Luke Thomas (Middlesbrough).

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16:34

Goal! Middlesbrough 2, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a fast break.

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16:34

Attempt missed. Michael Ihiekwe (Sheffield Wednesday) header from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Marvin Johnson with a cross following a corner.

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16:33

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Luke Thomas.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:30

Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).

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16:27

Attempt saved. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:26

Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Finn Azaz.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:25

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Marvin Johnson.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:25

Attempt blocked. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Finn Azaz.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:23

Attempt blocked. Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:23

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Akin Famewo.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:23

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Dominic Iorfa replaces Pol Valentín.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:23

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Ian Poveda replaces Bambo Diaby.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:23

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:21

Attempt saved. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:19

Attempt missed. Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:17

Offside, Middlesbrough. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside.

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16:16

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:16

Foul by Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:11

Attempt blocked. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:10

Attempt blocked. Luke Thomas (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:10

Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Seny Dieng.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:08

Attempt missed. Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luke Thomas.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:08

Attempt blocked. Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:08

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Akin Famewo.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:08

Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

16:05

Second Half begins Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

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16:05

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Djeidi Gassama replaces Bailey Cadamarteri.

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15:49

First Half ends, Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

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15:49

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Ihiekwe.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:49

Attempt blocked. Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Finn Azaz.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:47

Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Matt Clarke.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:47

Attempt blocked. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien.

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15:42

Own Goal by Michael Ihiekwe, Sheffield Wednesday. Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:42

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Akin Famewo.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:46

Attempt blocked. Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:41

Akin Famewo (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:41

James Beadle (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:40

Attempt missed. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:38

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Luke Thomas.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:37

Attempt missed. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Bambo Diaby.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:34

Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:34

Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:34

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:31

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Akin Famewo.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:31

Attempt blocked. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:30

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:31

Foul by Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:34

Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Isaiah Jones with a cross.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:27

Foul by Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:27

Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:27

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Barry Bannan.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:25

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

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:24

Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:22

Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:20

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Barry Bannan.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:22

Attempt blocked. Lewis O'Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaiah Jones.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:13

Delay in match because of an injury Bambo Diaby (Sheffield Wednesday).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:11

Foul by Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:09

Luke Thomas (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:06

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Daniel Barlaser.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:04

Attempt missed. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday

15:01

First Half begins.

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14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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14:00

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