Sunderland vs Middlesbrough LIVE Score Updates, Stream Info and How to Watch EFL Championship Match

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough - LIVE!

Follow all the action as Sunderland take on Middlesbrough in the Championship this afternoon.

Kick-off at The Stadium of Light is at 3pm and we'll have all the latest updates throughout the game - plus build-up and team news ahead.

Sunderland have won their last two games and are looking to make it three in a row against a Middlesbrough side who have lost their last two.

Follow all the action below...

How to watch Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

The game is being shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

You can also stream the game live on the Sky Go app.

Team news

Sunderland make one change to the side that beat Birmingham last weekend, with Dan Neil replacing Corry Evans.

Middlesbrough make two changes to the side that lost to Luton last weekend, with Isaiah Jones and Duncan Watmore coming in for Ryan Giles and Chuba Akpom.

First half

Sunderland started the game brightly and took the lead in the 10th minute when Ross Stewart fired home from close range.

Middlesbrough equalised in the 25th minute when Marcus Forss headed home from a corner.

The game remained evenly poised for the rest of the half, with both sides having chances to score.

Second half

Sunderland started the second half strongly and took the lead again in the 55th minute when Jack Clarke fired home from the edge of the box.

Middlesbrough pushed for an equaliser but Sunderland held on to claim a vital three points.

Conclusion

Sunderland moved up to 12th in the Championship with their victory over Middlesbrough, while Middlesbrough dropped down to 15th.

Sunderland will be looking to continue their good form when they travel to Blackpool next weekend, while Middlesbrough will be hoping to bounce back when they host Huddersfield.