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Full-time: Norwich City 1-0 Middlesbrough

Norwich City have moved up to eighth in the Championship table after beating Middlesbrough 1-0 at Carrow Road.

Kieran Dowell’s first-half goal was enough to secure all three points for the Canaries, who have now won their last two league games.

Middlesbrough remain 16th in the table, six points above the relegation zone.

Match summary

Norwich started the game brightly and took the lead in the 22nd minute when Dowell fired home from close range after being set up by Josh Sargent.

Middlesbrough had chances to equalise in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

Norwich held on to claim a vital three points, while Middlesbrough will be disappointed to have come away from Carrow Road empty-handed.

Reaction

Norwich manager Dean Smith said: "I'm delighted with the win. We played well for large parts of the game and deserved the three points."

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick said: "We're disappointed with the result, but I thought we played well in the second half and created some good chances. We just need to be more clinical in front of goal."

Next fixtures

Norwich will travel to Watford on Saturday, while Middlesbrough will host Blackpool.