Postpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Nice work from Sheffield United down their left but they can't make the most of it.
Heading into time added on at the end of this exciting first half on Teesside.
Summary
FT: Middlesbrough 2-2 Sheffield United
Second Akpom goal cancelled out Giles own goal
Akpom levelled for Boro after Berge smashed Sheff Utd ahead
FT: Blackburn 2-1 West Brom
Deflected Diangana strikes gave Baggies hope
Brereton Diaz and Gallagher put Rovers in control
Rovers the only remaining 100% side in Championship
Postpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
'A real battle'published at 14:42 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC TeesIt's really spiced up, it's a real battle out there.
There's been some great football played.
It's an interesting game, it really is.
DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
The Blades have the ball in the net through John Egan's header but it's ruled out for offside.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
And now Blades gaffer Paul Heckingbottom has been booked for dissent.
Sheffield United players and staff getting very hot under the collar just now.
I suppose it is 28 degrees to be fair.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Image source, PA MediaOn a day like today when tackles are flying in you do not want to get booked before half-time for dissent.
Well, anyway, Blades midfielder Oli Norwood has just been booked for dissent.
Postpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Boro bang at it at the moment.
Marcus Forss cuts a ball back into the box and Riley McGree steams in but his stabbed effort is straight at Blades keeper Wes Foderingham.
Rovers aim for Championship top spotpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Blackburn v West Brom (15:00 BST)
Image source, Rex FeaturesYes, we know you probably shouldn't care too much about league tables in August, but if you are a Blackburn fan you could be forgiven for pointing everyone in the direction of the Championship standings.
Rovers are the only side left with a 100% winning record after wins over QPR and Swansea City.
Victory for Jon Dahl Tomasson's side would put them two points clear at the top after three games.
The Dane, who took over at Ewood Park in the summer having previously managed Malmo, has seen his side score eight goals and concede none in their two league matches and Carabao Cup first-round tie.
Can they keep the run going against a West Brom side yet to get a victory?
Postpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
This is a really feisty clash.
We've already had three players booked and Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic has just made a great crunching tackle on Boro striker Chuba Akpom.
No foul, good play from the Bosnia international.
Postpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
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End of twitter postThat Chuba Akpom goal was his first for Boro since April of last year after he spent the 2021-22 season on loan in Greece with PAOK Salonika.
Whilst he'll have been delighted to get on the scoresheet I wonder if Alex might wish someone else had got his side's leveller...
Postpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Back under way.
Regretting not going and grabbing a drink there myself to be honest...
Postpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Chuba Akpom is in the mood now.
The Boro striker takes the ball down well from Paddy McNair's centre but can't keep his shot down.
And that's drinks.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Rhys Norrington-Davies is beaten all ends up for pace by Isaiah Jones and the Blades man just hacks him to the ground.
He's the third man in the book today.
Postpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Got a real game on our hands here.
Boro have their tails up and Blades goalkeeper Wes Foderingham makes a real hash of a clearance that home striker Marcus Forss almost capitalises on.
'Thank you very much'published at 14:16 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utd
Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC TeesWhat a goal, what a goal that is.
It's a fantastic ball from Isaiah Jones and Chuba Akpom finds himself unmarked.
Thank you very much, into the back of the net, 1-1.
There's a real atmosphere here - both sets of fans are very vocal.
GOAL: Middlesbrough 1-1 Sheff Utdpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Chuba Akpom (14 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesAll-square!
Talented full-back Isaiah Jones does really well down the Boro right and sends in a cross that Chuba Akpom converts.
The former Arsenal man spent last season on-loan in Greece and seemed to be on his way out, but he's put himself RIGHT back in boss Chris Wilder's plans.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 0-1 Sheff Utd
Just in case you weren't aware it is VERY hot today.
Tempers flare on the pitch as Blades skipper Billy Sharp and Boro midfielder Riley McGree are shown yellow cards for a bit of a contretemps.
Postpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 0-1 Sheff Utd
Better from Boro.
Ryan Giles does well down their left and swings in a great cross that Max Lowe is forced to turn behind for a corner.
Wes Foderingham punches the first delivery away for another one and then the away side get the ball to safety.
Postpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 0-1 Sheff Utd
Right.
What have Boro got now?
They fell 3-0 behind at QPR last Saturday before fighting back to lose 3-2.
They can ill-afford to let this Blades team build up a head of steam.
'A poor way to concede'published at 14:05 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Middlesbrough 0-1 Sheff Utd
Neil Maddison
Former Middlesbrough midfielder on BBC TeesThe ball goes into Billy Sharp and he has runners to support him, it's a little one-two - Sander Berge gets the shot right across the face of the goal and into the bottom corner.
A poor goal to concede for Boro and a poor way to start.
They need to get back into this game quickly.
GOAL: Middlesbrough 0-1 Sheff Utdpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 14 August 2022
Sander Berge (3 mins)
Image source, Rex FeaturesThat didn't take long!
Sander Berge smashes home a powerful shot from the edge of the area that Boro goalkeeper Zack Steffen will not want to see again.
PERFECT start for the Blades.