Another penalty at Port Vale and it's fallen to the hosts this time. Same result too, Michael O'Connor steps up and fires into the bottom corner. That's THREE penalties in that match. Preston's promotion push back on hold for now.

That's the end of Patrick Bamford's night. He will have plenty of time to reflect on that miss on the Boro bench as he is replaced by Spanish forward Kike.

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BBC Radio 5 live at Carrow Road

"He's gone too elaborate, he's just got to take the strike but he's tried to do too much and it's a really poor finish. What a chance to finish this game off."

What a chance! Patrick Bamford has been Middlesbrough's hero time and again this season but the striker puts the ball wide with only the keeper to beat after the Norwich defence parts.

Drama! Norwich want a penalty as Cameron Jerome's cross is blocked by the arm of George Friend. The crowd scream at the referee but he is not interested.

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Ten minutes for Norwich to find an equaliser.

Double substitution for Norwich as Nathan Redmond comes on for Wes Hoolahan and Gary Hooper replaces Bradley Johnson. All three changes have been made and there's plenty of attacking talent to get the equaliser.

Lewis Grabban and Cameron Jerome will be up front with Hooper just behind.

Middlesbrough's defending is outstanding. Norwich just cannot find an opening. Red shirts are snapping at the heels each time the Canaries venture anywhere near the visitors area.

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This is a high stakes game and both teams are committed but the challenges are becoming more rash. Boro's Adam Clayton goes in the book after cleaning out Wes Hoolahan. Norwich's Martin Olsson also sees yellow for a foul that brings a promising Boro attack to an end.

Brilliant by Lee Tomlin. Tomas Kalas frees up the midfielder who goes on a powerful run deep into Norwich territory before unleashing a powerful 22-yard attempt that flashes just wide. Holes appearing in the Canaries defence as the hosts desperately seek an equaliser.

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Lots of urgency in Norwich's play now. Bradley Johnson and Cameron Jerome in the thick of the action but more frustration as another promising move breaks down. Middlesbrough are 20 minutes away from returning to the top of the table.

Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live at Carrow Road

"The way Watford and Bournemouth are going Norwich will be fourth favourites to go up to the Premier League if they don't get back into this match. I just think there will be too much ground to make up and not enough games to get there."

Twenty five minutes left. Norwich fans are trying to rally their team as the hosts win another corner. Middlesbrough's defence is ice cool as the danger is cleared. It's going to require something special to breach the visitors.

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BBC Radio 5 live at Carrow Road

"Norwich are going to go two up front and it's a really nice partnership Cameron Jerome and Lewis Grabban have. It's worked well this season and it's all Norwich now."

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It's not quite desperation stakes for Norwich but Alex Neil is eager to change things. Off goes midfielder Graham Dorrans and on comes forward Lewis Grabban. Norwich throwing everything to get back into this.

Drama at Port Vale as the hosts' Richard Duffy is sent off for handling on the line.

With 3,000 Preston fans behind the goal Joe Garner smashes in to put the visitors back in front. A win at Vale Park tonight will keep Preston four points clear of the play-off places.

They're going down like flies...another Middlesbrough player down requiring treatment. Jelle Vossen turns his ankle as he tries to dispossess Alexander Tettey. That's the end of Vossen's night. He needs help to make it off the pitch. Adam Forshaw comes into midfield.

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Norwich have lost twice in 19 matches under Alex Neil. The former Hamilton manager looks anxious as he strides his technical area while barking instructions. The clock is ticking and Norwich's automatic promotion hopes are in jeopardy.

All square at Port Vale as Michael O'Connor sends the Preston keeper the wrong way from the penalty spot. It's Vale's first meaningful chance on goal and we're level.