Summary

  • Middlesbrough promoted to Premier League

  • Cristhian Stuani gives Boro the lead

  • Dale Stephens equalises but is then sent off

  • Brighton to face Sheff Wed in play-offs

  • Burnley beat Charlton to secure title

  1. Riga resigns as Charlton bosspublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 7 May 2016
    Breaking

    FT: Charlton 0-3 Burnley

    Jose Riga has resigned from his position as Charlton head coach with immediate effect.

  2. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson tells BBC Tees: "It's been the longest seven years of our lives out of the Premier League.

    "It means so much for the town. We've gone through a lot of hard times and this is our just reward."

  3. Premier League on BBC Sportpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    There's plenty of Premier League action taking place today - follow it all live here.

    Manchester United defeated Norwich 1-0 in the early kick-off.

  4. Get involvedpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

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    Keep your reaction to Middlesbrough's promotion coming through to us using #bbcfootball on Twitter.

  5. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Neil Maddison
    Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC Tees

    Quote Message

    Jamie Vardy - you had a party last week. Let me tell you, we're going to be having a party tonight on Teesside.

  6. Burnley are championspublished at 14:39

    FT: Charlton 0-3 Burnley

    Incredible scenes at the Riverside Stadium, but congratulations must also go to Burnley, who secured the Championship title with a 3-0 victory at already-relegated Charlton.

    Goals from Sam Vokes, George Boyd and Championship top scorer Andre Gray made the difference for Sean Dyche's side, who finish the season unbeaten in 23 league games.

  7. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes tells BBC Tees: "It's the stuff dreams are made of.

    "I thought we deserved the victory today, but it wasn't to be, but we'll enjoy it just as much."

  8. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Matt Newsum
    BBC Sport at the Riverside Stadium

  9. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka tells Sky Sports: "I've been coach for two and a half years. I can't be more proud of this group of players, this crowd and this chairman. It's amazing.

    "When I arrived here, some people said I was crazy when I said my aim was to take this club back to the Premier League. Two and a half years later, we are in the Premier League."

  10. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing tells Sky Sports: "Middlesbrough never make it easy, but it's incredible.

    "The chairman was one of the big reasons why I came back here and he deserves it more than anyone."

    Chants of "There's only one Steve Gibson" from the home fans.

  11. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Middlesbrough striker David Nugent tells Sky Sports: "It's a great feeling.

    "We've been working all season for this. It's means so much to this club.

    "The chairman (Steve Gibson) deserves it because he's worked so hard to get this club back into the Premier League. This one's for the chairman."

  12. 'Well done Middlesbrough!'published at 14:30

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Riverside Stadium, Radio 5 live sports extra

    Cristhian Stuani mobbedImage source, Getty Images

    "There were spectators on the pitch before the referee even blew his final whistle! Now, the Boro players are somewhere under the mass of people. I've seen a Superman on the pitch, as well as a Spider Man...

    "It wasn't the best game technically but it was brilliant in terms of passion and tension. It had everything - goals, endings off, incidents. 

    "Well done Middlesbrough, you deserve to be back in the Premier League. Wow!"

  13. Pitch invasion as Middlesbrough secure promotionpublished at 14:29

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    Colin George
    Reporting from The Riverside Stadium

    Unbelievable. Middlesbrough have done it.

    The eight minutes of injury time were the tensest time this stadium has ever experienced.

    But after 46 games, few would say they haven't deserved to be in the Premier League.

  14. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    What a season it's been for Brighton.

    Not many expected them to be anywhere near the top two this season, but they finished level on points with second-placed Middlesbrough and only two goals worse off than the Teessiders.

    It's going to be Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off semi-finals for the Seagulls.

  15. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Worth noting there was an extremely warm handshake between Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka and Brighton manager Chris Hughton immediately after the full-time whistle.

  16. Middlesbrough promotedpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 7 May 2016

    Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    After a seven-year exile, Middlesbrough are back in the Premier League.

    The home fans invade the pitch at the Riverside Stadium. A top-flight place is theirs.

  17. MIDDLESBROUGH PROMOTEDpublished at 14:25

    FT: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    MiddlesbroughImage source, Rex Features
  18. Postpublished at 90+8 mins

    Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Handbags on the touchline as Middlesbrough's staff prevent Brighton taking a quick throw.

    The eight minutes are almost up...

  19. Postpublished at 90+7 mins

    Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    Albert Adomah incurs the wrath of the Middlesbrough fans, losing the ball in a central area instead of heading for the corner.

    Ninety seconds to play...

  20. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

    Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton

    A glimmer of hope for Brighton is quickly snuffed out as James Wilson loses possession on the right touchline.

    Middlesbrough's Adam Clayton sends a long-range shot high and wide at the other end.

    Three minutes of stoppage time left to play.