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Championship Playoffs | Final
May 25, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
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Jerome (12'), Redmond (15')
Reaction
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Ben Gibson wants Aitor Karanka to stay at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson wants head coach Aitor Karanka to stay at the club following their Championship playoff final defeat.
May 27, 09:22
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Norwich City boss Alex Neil not concerned about doubters
Norwich City boss Alex Neil says that he is not bothered if the club's Championship playoff success has finally silenced his doubters.
May 26, 09:09
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Aitor Karanka: 'Middlesbrough deserve Premier League football'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka is determined to achieve promotion next season after failing in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 18:52
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Norwich City skipper Russell Martin: 'We put in our most accomplished display'
Norwich City captain Russell Martin describes his team's winning display in the Championship playoff final as their "most accomplished" of the whole season.
May 25, 18:34
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Norwich City defender Steven Whittaker: "We put it right"
Norwich City defender Steven Whittaker feels that the Canaries "put it right" in the Championship playoff final after missing out on automatic promotion.
May 25, 18:19
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Aitor Karanka "proud" despite Championship playoff final defeat
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka insists that he is "proud" of his players despite defeat to Norwich City in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 17:57
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Nathan Redmond "extremely proud" of Norwich City's Championship playoff success
Nathan Redmond believes that Norwich City's victory over Middlesbrough is down to a team effort, rather than the performances of certain individuals.
May 25, 17:43
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Alex Neil delighted by "unbelievable" Norwich City display in Middlesbrough win
Norwich City manager Alex Neil is quick to praise the performance of his side after they secured their top-flight return at Wembley.
May 25, 17:29
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Cameron Jerome hails "magnificent" Norwich City performance
Norwich City striker Cameron Jerome admits that it has been a "long" season for his side, but one that he is delighted to see end with playoff joy.
May 25, 17:18
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Roy Hodgson casting an eye on Nathan Redmond?
A report claims that Roy Hodgson is closely watching the performance of Norwich City winger Nathan Redmond in the playoff final, with an England call-up in the pipeline.
May 25, 16:27
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Alexander Tettey raring to go at Wembley
Alexander Tettey claims that playing in the Championship playoff final is "right up there" in terms of high-profile games he has previously competed in.
May 25, 15:04

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole rates the performance of each player in this afternoon's Championship playoff final between Norwich City and Middlesbrough.

Analysis

Sports Mole takes a closer look at Norwich City's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final.

Match Report

First-half goals from Cameron Jerome and Nathan Redmond prove the difference at Wembley as Norwich City ease past Middlesbrough 2-0 in the Championship playoff final.

Live Commentary

Relive Norwich City's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.

HT Report

Early goals from Cameron Jerome and Nathan Redmond help Norwich City take a 2-0 lead into half time against Middlesbrough at Wembley.

Team News

Norwich City remain unchanged for their Championship playoff final showdown at Wembley, while Patrick Bamford is declared fit for Middlesbrough.

Preview

Sports Mole casts its eye forward to the Championship playoff final between Middlesbrough and Norwich City.

Head to Head
Jan 3, 2011 3pm
Middlesbrough
1-1
Norwich
Barnett (21' og.)
Arca (62')
Holt (12')
Lappin (33'), Nelson (52'), Wilbraham (78'), Martin (84')
Oct 23, 2010 3pm
Jan 22, 2005 3pm
Norwich
4-4
Middlesbrough
Drury (90'), Francis (18'), Ashton (80'), McKenzie (89')
Queudrue (49', 55'), Floyd Hasselbaink (34', 78')
Queudrue (22'), Parlour (25'), McMahon (53')
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aitor Karanka highlights Jose Mourinho's influence
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka highlights the impact that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has had on him as a coach.
May 25, 14:58
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Middlesbrough team bus held up by London traffic
Heavy traffic around Wembley means that Middlesbrough arrive for their playoff final clash against Norwich City just one hour before kickoff.
May 25, 14:42
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Mark Warburton: 'Emotions will play a part in Championship playoff final'
Mark Warburton admits that both Norwich City and Middlesbrough could struggle to keep their emotions in check in Monday's playoff final.
May 25, 14:17
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Gary O'Neil hoping to prolong Wembley winning run
Gary O'Neil wants to extend his winning run at Wembley Stadium by guiding Norwich City to the Premier League when they take on Middlesbrough later today.
May 25, 13:56
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Alex Neil well prepared for Norwich City's Wembley showdown
Alex Neil will tell his Norwich City players to "not have any regrets" upon full time of this afternoon's Championship playoff final clash against Middlesbrough.
May 25, 13:32
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Aitor Karanka: 'Norwich City are favourites to prevail at Wembley'
Aitor Karanka attempts to shift the pressure onto Norwich City by claiming that they are the favourites to win this afternoon's Championship playoff final.
May 25, 13:13
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Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka not concerned by Norwich City record
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that beating Norwich City twice this season will count for nothing when the teams meet in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 09:50
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Interview: Former Norwich City captain Adam Drury on the playoffs
Sports Mole speaks with former Norwich City captain Adam Drury ahead of this afternoon's crucial clash against Middlesbrough in the final of the Championship playoffs.
May 25, 09:35
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Middlesbrough's George Friend not thinking about the huge money prize at Wembley
Middlesbrough left-back George Friend insists that he is not thinking about the £120m prize for the winner of today's Championship playoff final.
May 25, 06:49
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Middlesbrough veteran Jonathan Woodgate plays up playoff final importance
Middlesbrough centre-back Jonathan Woodgate describes the upcoming Championship playoff final as the "biggest game for the club for a long, long time".
May 23, 18:50
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Aitor Karanka hails "amazing" Middlesbrough achievement
Aitor Karanka admits that he "could not imagine" guiding Middlesbrough to a Championship playoff final when he first took over 18 months ago.
May 23, 18:39
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Middlesbrough's Patrick Bamford in race to be fit for playoff final
Middlesbrough might have to make do without their top scorer Patrick Bamford in Monday's Championship playoff final against Norwich City.
May 23, 16:36
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Middlesbrough's Dimitrios Konstantopoulos: 'We have a strategy to beat Norwich'
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Dimitrios Konstantopoulos thinks that their "strategy" will see them get the better of Norwich City in Monday's playoff final.
May 23, 15:06
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Alexander Tettey: Playoff final the "ultimate prize"
Norwich City midfielder Alexander Tettey believes that Monday's Championship playoff final will be one of the biggest games of his career.
May 23, 14:43
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Jonathan Woodgate: 'Norwich City favourites for playoff final'
Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate says that Middlesbrough will go into the Championship playoff final against Norwich City as underdogs.
May 20, 10:11
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George Friend: 'Past record against Norwich City gives us confidence'
Middlesbrough defender George Friend admits that his side's good record against Norwich City this season has given them belief ahead of the Championship playoff final.
May 19, 17:57
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George Friend hails Aitor Karanka impact at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough defender George Friend hails the impact that manager Aitor Karanka has had in his 18 months at the club ahead of the Championship playoff final.
May 19, 16:04
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George Friend: 'Middlesbrough deserve promotion'
Middlesbrough defender George Friend feels that it would mean everything to the club and supporters to earn promotion to the Premier League.
May 19, 14:52
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Mike Dean to referee playoff final between Norwich City, Middlesbrough
Mike Dean is confirmed as the referee for the Championship playoff between Norwich City and Middlesbrough on Bank Holiday Monday.
May 18, 16:34
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Norwich City captain Russell Martin: 'It's the right playoff final'
Norwich City's Russell Martin believes that facing Middlesbrough in the playoff final is the right outcome as they were the two top seeds in the Championship playoffs.
May 18, 16:18
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