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Championship: Boro stun Blackburn as Sheffield United keep pace at top

29-Dec-2022 22:49:06 | The Guardian

• Carrick’s side continue form to break into playoff places
• Blades record fifth straight win to move level with Burnley

Middlesbrough moved into the Championship playoff places for the first time this season after coming from behind to defeat 10-man Blackburn 2-1 at Ewood Park.

Rovers went ahead in an even first half thanks to a cool Ryan Hedges finish in the sixth minute, vindicating Blackburn’s ploy of targeting the visitors’ high line.