Middlesbrough vs Queens Park Rangers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Middlesbrough face Queens Park Rangers in the Championship today.
English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.
Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.
Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.
It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Middlesbrough FC 3 - 1 Queens Park Rangers FC
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🎙 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵.
The gaffer after this afternoon's defeat 🗣#QPR | #MIDQPR pic.twitter.com/1arQJ9b5f4— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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The first #Boro team to score 3️⃣ times in 4️⃣ successive games in almost 30 years 🔥
We move 📈 #UTB pic.twitter.com/rYHzURcDLp— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Reaction from MC 🗣📹 #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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A win on his full debut for @barlaser_97 🗣📹 #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Thoughts on #Boro's best today? 🤔 #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Our report as #Boro do the business in the second half 🙌 #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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CHUBA AKP20M 😍
2️⃣0️⃣ goals in all competitions for this man. It's February ⚽️ @cakpom #UTB pic.twitter.com/wDbiED6ZeP— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Match ends, Middlesbrough 3, Queens Park Rangers 1.
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😕 Defeat on Teesside.#QPR | #MIDQPR pic.twitter.com/TXNro2YAty
— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 3, Queens Park Rangers 1.
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Tommy Smith (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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90+ | A late change for us@baxterpersonnel #UTB pic.twitter.com/IxFB5LKWD6
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Substitution, Middlesbrough. Marc Bola replaces Hayden Hackney.
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90' Goal.
Middlesbrough make it 3 through McGree.
𝗠𝗜𝗗 3️⃣-1️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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RILEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! #UTB pic.twitter.com/XUAVdeCrw3
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Goal! Middlesbrough 3, Queens Park Rangers 1. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner.
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90+' ➕ Into added time.
A minimum of 6️⃣ minutes.
𝗠𝗜𝗗 2️⃣-1️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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90+ | Excellent block from @darragh_lenihan as the ball sat up for Chris Martin
🔴 2-1 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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89' 😅 One back.
Chair's 35-yard effort finds the back of the net.
𝗠𝗜𝗗 2️⃣-1️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR https://t.co/65qeXSAvdm— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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Attempt missed. Albert Adomah (Queens Park Rangers) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Kenneth Paal with a cross.
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Attempt blocked. Chris Martin (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kenneth Paal with a cross.
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AUDACIOUS FROM ILIAS!!!! pic.twitter.com/0k0KJXF67X
— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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Goal! Middlesbrough 2, Queens Park Rangers 1. Ilias Chair (Queens Park Rangers) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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Foul by Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough).
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88 | Good shift @barlaser_97 👏
🔴 2-0 🔵#UTB pic.twitter.com/HYl0ljArAa— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Substitution, Middlesbrough. Alex Mowatt replaces Daniel Barlaser.
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Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Osman Kakay (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Ryan Giles (Middlesbrough).
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Foul by Darragh Lenihan (Middlesbrough).
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82 | @cakpom has eyes for his third and is close to it, Dieng getting fingertips to a fierce effort across goal to tip wide
🔴 2-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Seny Dieng.
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Attempt saved. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Crooks.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match because of an injury Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough).
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Attempt blocked. Tim Iroegbunam (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Jonny Howson.
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78 | Another change for us sees Jonny Howson on for @AaronRamseyx
🤝 @baxterpersonnel #UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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78 | #Boro look to the bench
🤝 @baxterpersonnel #UTB pic.twitter.com/Kww0tIKFTd— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Substitution, Middlesbrough. Jonny Howson replaces Aaron Ramsey.
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Substitution, Middlesbrough. Matt Crooks replaces Cameron Archer.
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77 | Dieng saves the spot-kick, but can only push it back into the path of @cakpom for the striker to sweep home!!!
🔴 2-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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76' Goal.
Dieng denies Akpom from the spot, but he converts the rebound.
𝗠𝗜𝗗 2️⃣-0️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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CHUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! #UTB pic.twitter.com/lpChXGcNKH
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Goal! Middlesbrough 2, Queens Park Rangers 0. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from very close range following a set piece situation.
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Penalty saved! Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
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75' 😕 Penalty to Boro.
Iroegbunam brings McGree down in the box and the referee points to the spot.
𝗠𝗜𝗗 1️⃣-0️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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75 | PENALTY #BORO!!!! @McgreeRiley has his standing leg swiped away after a delicious pass from @cakpom
🔴 1-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Penalty Middlesbrough. Riley McGree draws a foul in the penalty area.
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74 | The ball drops invitingly for @HackneyHayden to hit on the volley, Dieng can watch it wide
🔴 1-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Attempt missed. Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match because of an injury Zack Steffen (Middlesbrough).
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69' 🔁 A first change for the R's.
Let's go, Uncs! 👊
𝗠𝗜𝗗 1️⃣-0️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR pic.twitter.com/yKNze3ERDC— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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Foul by Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough).
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Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Albert Adomah replaces Andre Dozzell.
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Robert Dickie.
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Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers).
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Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
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64 | @barlaser_97 floats in a cross from the right and @cakpom guides his header into the bottom corner! YES BOYS!!!!!
🔴 1-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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64' Goal.
Middlesbrough take the lead through Akpom.
𝗠𝗜𝗗 1️⃣-0️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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#BORO BREAKTHROUGH!!!!! #UTB pic.twitter.com/AfKuy8KGhY
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Queens Park Rangers 0. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box.
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62 | Great passing from #Boro to allow Tommy Smith to drive into the area, @McgreeRiley's deflected effort almost falls to @Cameronarcher_ but he can't get anything on it. Keep working boys!
🔴 0-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Robert Dickie.
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jimmy Dunne.
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Attempt blocked. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tommy Smith.
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Osman Kakay.
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6️⃣0️⃣ minutes on the clock.
And it remains all square 💪 #QPR | #MIDQPR pic.twitter.com/7zUWnHWPaY— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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59 | Ilias Chair stands up a cross into #Boro's six-yard box, @darragh_lenihan gets up well to flick it away
🔴 0-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Hayden Hackney.
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Attempt saved. Daniel Barlaser (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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Attempt missed. Ilias Chair (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Martin.
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54 | Another crucial intervention from Dieng as @Cameronarcher_ pokes it through to @cakpom
🔴 0-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Seny Dieng.
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Attempt saved. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cameron Archer.
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54 | The ball breaks for @Cameronarcher_ to place a shot, he can't get enough on it to curl past Dieng
🔴 0-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Attempt saved. Cameron Archer (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aaron Ramsey.
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50 | Tommy Smith searches for @cakpom with a low ball from the right, Jimmy Dunne slides in before it can get to him
🔴 0-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jimmy Dunne.
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Foul by Tim Iroegbunam (Queens Park Rangers).
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Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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47' 🦸♂️ Super Seny.
The R's stopper fantastically denies McGree from close range 👏
𝗠𝗜𝗗 0️⃣-0️⃣ 𝗤𝗣𝗥#QPR | #MIDQPR— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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Delay in match because of an injury Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers).
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47 | POST! Almost the perfect start to the half as Dieng tips @McgreeRiley's effort onto the post and grasps the rebound
🔴 0-0 🔵#UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Seny Dieng.
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Attempt saved. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
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Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Darragh Lenihan.
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Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Queens Park Rangers 0.
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46 | Into the second half. COME ON #BORO!!!!
🔴 0-0 🔵#UTB pic.twitter.com/v34w0m2AXL— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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🔙 underway on Teesside.
𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥'𝗦! 👊#QPR | #MIDQPR pic.twitter.com/Va8KXIIT8o— QPR FC (@QPR) February 18, 2023
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Not much in this contest so far #UTB pic.twitter.com/yfYDQpbMLn
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 18, 2023
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