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

Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Middlesbrough 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 Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United 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 Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

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

Oxford United FC 2 - 6 Middlesbrough FC

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:57

Match ends, Oxford United 2, Middlesbrough 6.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:54

Second Half ends, Oxford United 2, Middlesbrough 6.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:54

Attempt missed. Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Przemyslaw Placheta with a headed pass.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:54

George Edmundson (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:54

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:52

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:52

Attempt saved. Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Riley McGree.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:52

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:51

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Tyler Goodrham.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:47

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Hidde ter Avest.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:47

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jamie Cumming.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:47

Attempt saved. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:47

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Anfernee Dijksteel replaces Luke Ayling.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:47

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Micah Hamilton replaces Finn Azaz.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:44

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Hidde ter Avest.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:42

Goal! Oxford United 2, Middlesbrough 6. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:42

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

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:40

Goal! Oxford United 2, Middlesbrough 5. Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Riley McGree.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:38

Foul by George Edmundson (Middlesbrough).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:37

Attempt missed. Idris El Mizouni (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:37

Attempt missed. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Finn Azaz.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:35

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) hits the right post with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Tommy Conway.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:35

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Riley McGree replaces Delano Burgzorg.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:34

Substitution, Oxford United. Idris El Mizouni replaces Will Vaulks.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:34

Substitution, Oxford United. Josh McEachran replaces Cameron Brannagan.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:31

Goal! Oxford United 2, Middlesbrough 4. Dane Scarlett (Oxford United) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:30

Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:29

Foul by Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:24

Foul by Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:25

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

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:24

Neto Borges (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:24

Substitution, Oxford United. Matt Phillips replaces Rúben Rodrigues.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Marcus Forss replaces Ben Doak.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Tommy Conway replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Attempt missed. Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tyler Goodrham with a cross following a corner.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Sol Brynn.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Attempt saved. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Greg Leigh.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Delay in match because of an injury Hidde ter Avest (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Neto Borges (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:22

Hidde ter Avest (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:17

Attempt missed. George Edmundson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:17

Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Delano Burgzorg.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:15

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Rúben Rodrigues.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:13

Substitution, Oxford United. Przemyslaw Placheta replaces Elliott Moore.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:13

Substitution, Oxford United. Dane Scarlett replaces Mark Harris.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:11

Offside, Oxford United. Rúben Rodrigues is caught offside.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:08

Goal! Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 4. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:06

Offside, Middlesbrough. Emmanuel Latte Lath is caught offside.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:06

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

16:05

Second Half begins Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 3.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:50

First Half ends, Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 3.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:47

Attempt saved. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:48

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:45

Goal! Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 3. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Finn Azaz with a through ball.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:45

Foul by Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:42

Goal! Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 2. Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:42

Attempt saved. Mark Harris (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rúben Rodrigues.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:41

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:42

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

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:38

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ciaron Brown.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:37

Goal! Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 1. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:35

Elliott Moore (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:35

Penalty Middlesbrough. Ben Doak draws a foul in the penalty area.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:31

Ben Doak (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:34

Attempt saved. Elliott Moore (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:32

Attempt missed. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sam Long following a set piece situation.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:29

Foul by Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:28

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:27

Foul by Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:25

Goal! Oxford United 1, Middlesbrough 0. Greg Leigh (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner following a corner.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:25

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Sol Brynn.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:28

Attempt saved. Sam Long (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Greg Leigh.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:23

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:21

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sam Long.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:15

Attempt missed. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:14

Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Finn Azaz.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:10

Foul by Mark Harris (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:10

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Sol Brynn.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:10

Attempt saved. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Greg Leigh.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:08

Attempt saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:07

Jamie Cumming (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:22

Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Hidde ter Avest.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

15:01

First Half begins.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Oxford United vs Middlesbrough

13:00

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