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

Stay tuned for real-time updates as Middlesbrough goes up against Sheffield United in today's Championship match.

The battle in the second tier of English football is growing more competitive, making it an electrifying contest. At the end of the season, teams are vying for a chance to secure a spot in the Premier League.

After being demoted from the Premier League last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United are all competing in the second tier again this year, and they are expected to contend for playoff positions. Norwich City, an improving Coventry, and Leeds United, who were finalists in the playoffs last season, will also be aiming for similar goals. Meanwhile, at the other end of the standings, Wayne Rooney is looking to turn around Plymouth’s situation after they barely escaped relegation last year. Joining Plymouth in the second tier are Portsmouth and Derby, alongside Oxford, who won the playoff final.

Stay tuned for real-time updates on today’s match in the live blog below.

Middlesbrough FC secured a narrow victory over Sheffield United FC, winning 1-0.

The game concludes with Middlesbrough defeating Sheffield United with a score of 1-0.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United Match Preview

The second half has concluded, with the final score showing Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield United 0.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Neto Borges from Middlesbrough is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United: Match Preview

Shot attempt prevented. Jamie Shackleton (Sheffield United) took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it was stopped in the top right corner. The assist came from Tyrese Campbell.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Substitution for Middlesbrough: Matt Clarke comes on in place of Finn Azaz.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough committed a foul.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Match Preview

Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United had a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it was successfully stopped.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Showdown

Substitution in Middlesbrough: Isaiah Jones comes on for Ben Doak.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Substitution for Middlesbrough: Jonny Howson comes on for Riley McGree.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Corner from Middlesbrough, resulting in a goal conceded by Michael Cooper.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Ben Doak from Middlesbrough took a challenging right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right side, but it was saved in the upper right corner of the goal. He received assistance from Finn Azaz on the play.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Substitution for Sheffield United: Andre Brooks comes on for Alfie Gilchrist.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Aidan Morris from Middlesbrough had a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it didn't hit the target.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, conceded by George Edmundson.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Match Preview

Missed opportunity. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) took a shot with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He was assisted by Gustavo Hamer.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Ben Doak from Middlesbrough had a chance to score but his left-footed shot from the right side of the box went wide to the left. He was set up by Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Goal! Middlesbrough takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Sheffield United. Emmanuel Latte Lath scores with a header from the middle of the box.

Middlesbrough Battles Sheffield United

Substitution for Sheffield United: Tyrese Campbell comes on for Kieffer Moore.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United Today

Substitution for Middlesbrough: Emmanuel Latte Lath comes on for Tommy Conway.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United receives a yellow card.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Showdown

Aidan Morris from Middlesbrough earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Corner kick for Sheffield United, granted after a save by Seny Dieng.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Alfie Gilchrist from Sheffield United had a chance to score with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was stopped in the top center of the goal.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, with the ball going out thanks to Neto Borges.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Missed opportunity. Tommy Conway from Middlesbrough aimed a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it flew high and to the right. George Edmundson provided the assist.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Attempt denied. Jamie Shackleton from Sheffield United had a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Alfie Gilchrist.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United Showdown

The attempt was thwarted. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it was blocked.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Offside for Middlesbrough. Luke Ayling has been flagged for being in an offside position.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United Matchup

Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough had a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was stopped. Luke Ayling provided the assist.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Match Preview

Neto Borges from Middlesbrough committed a foul.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Offside call against Middlesbrough. Tommy Conway has been flagged for being in an offside position.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United tried a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it went off to the right of the goal. He received assistance from Rhys Norrington-Davies.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) had a chance to score with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner kick, but he missed the target.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded to Middlesbrough, with Alfie Gilchrist being the player who gave it away.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

The attempt was thwarted. Tommy Conway of Middlesbrough took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Finn Azaz.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Substitution for Sheffield United: Jamie Shackleton comes on in place of Sydie Peck.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United Showdown

Substitution for Sheffield United: Rhys Norrington-Davies takes the place of Sam McCallum.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Substitution for Sheffield United: Gustavo Hamer comes on to take the place of Callum O'Hare.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

The wait is finally over. They are prepared to move forward.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

The match was paused due to an injury to Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Corner kick taken in Middlesbrough, with Michael Cooper allowing the goal.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Riley McGree from Middlesbrough had a shot with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was stopped in the bottom left corner by the goalkeeper. The assist came from Finn Azaz.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Foul committed by Ben Doak (Middlesbrough).

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

The game's progress was halted due to an injury to Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, following a play involving George Edmundson.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United: Key Matchup

George Edmundson (from Middlesbrough) earns a free kick in his team's defensive half.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Showdown

Neto Borges from Middlesbrough committed a foul.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

The second half kicks off with Middlesbrough and Sheffield United still tied at 0-0.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

The first half concludes with the score tied at 0 for both Middlesbrough and Sheffield United.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

The fourth official has indicated that there will be an additional %injmins% minutes of stoppage time.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United Showdown

Corner taken in Middlesbrough, with Sam McCallum at fault for allowing it.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Missed opportunity. Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it soared over the goal. He received assistance from Ben Doak.

Middlesbrough Battles Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded in Middlesbrough, with Oliver Arblaster being the player at fault.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Foul committed by Sam McCallum of Sheffield United.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Neto Borges from Middlesbrough attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was stopped. He received assistance from Riley McGree.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United Matchup

Riley McGree of Middlesbrough had his shot from outside the penalty area blocked, despite receiving help from Finn Azaz.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United Today

Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United Today

Tommy Conway from Middlesbrough took a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it was stopped by the goalkeeper, who saved it in the bottom right corner.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Ben Doak from Middlesbrough took a shot with his left foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was stopped in the bottom left corner by the goalkeeper. He received support from Hayden Hackney on the play.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Showdown

Riley McGree from Middlesbrough took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was saved in the bottom right corner.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

A shot attempt was thwarted. Ben Doak from Middlesbrough took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Riley McGree.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Attempt denied. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) took a right-footed shot from a tough position on the right, but it was blocked.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded to Middlesbrough, following a foul by Oliver Arblaster.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Blocked attempt. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) had a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that was stopped. Hayden Hackney provided the assist.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Showdown

Corner kick for Sheffield United, awarded after Neto Borges lost possession.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Save made! Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United took a shot with his right foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was stopped in the bottom right corner by the goalkeeper. Oliver Arblaster provided the assist.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Middlesbrough is flagged for offside. Neto Borges is the player in an offside position.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded to Middlesbrough, following a foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Middlesbrough Vs Sheffield United Showdown

George Edmundson's shot from the center of the box was thwarted. He took a right-footed attempt that was blocked, having received a cross from Luke Ayling.

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

Corner kick awarded to Middlesbrough, resulting from a play by Alfie Gilchrist that led to the concession.

Middlesbrough Vs. Sheffield United Showdown

Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, conceded by George Edmundson.

Middlesbrough Battles Sheffield United

Middlesbrough Faces Sheffield United

The teams have revealed their lineups, and the athletes are getting ready on the field.

Middlesbrough Takes On Sheffield United

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