Leeds United vs Middlesbrough, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
Leeds end bad run with victory over Middlesborough
Pablo Hernandez and Gianni Alioski struck goals in either half for Yorkshire side.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Foul by Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United).
- 2': Grant Leadbitter (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Ronaldo Vieira (Leeds United).
- 3': Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Marcus Tavernier.
- 8': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Pontus Jansson.
- 11': Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United).
- 12': Foul by Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough).
- 12': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Dangerous play by Pablo Hernández (Leeds United).
- 14': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Delay in match Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) because of an injury.
- 17': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 19': Attempt blocked. Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Samuel Sáiz.
- 19': Attempt missed. Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 20': Attempt saved. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
- 20': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Andy Lonergan.
- 21': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
- 21': Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough).
- 23': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Attempt missed. Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski with a cross.
- 24': Goal! Leeds United 1, Middlesbrough 0. Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Kalvin Phillips.
- 28': Foul by Pablo Hernández (Leeds United).
- 28': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 30': George Friend (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Attempt missed. Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Pontus Jansson following a set piece situation.
- 33': Connor Roberts (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 33': Foul by Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United).
- 33': Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 34': Foul by Pontus Jansson (Leeds United).
- 34': Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Pontus Jansson (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 35': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Pablo Hernández.
- 41': Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 41': Delay in match Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) because of an injury.
- 42': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Attempt missed. Liam Cooper (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Pablo Hernández following a set piece situation.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Samuel Sáiz.
- 43': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by George Friend.
- 44': Foul by Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough).
- 44': Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45': Foul by Grant Leadbitter (Middlesbrough).
- 45'+1': Foul by Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough).
- 45'+1': Pontus Jansson (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Leeds United 1, Middlesbrough 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Leeds United 1, Middlesbrough 0.
- 48': Attempt missed. Luke Ayling (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski with a through ball.
- 52': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Pontus Jansson.
- 54': Attempt missed. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Martin Braithwaite with a headed pass.
- 54': Goal! Leeds United 2, Middlesbrough 0. Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pablo Hernández.
- 56': Attempt missed. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by George Friend with a cross.
- 56': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Marvin Johnson replaces Marcus Tavernier.
- 57': Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Ronaldo Vieira.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Connor Roberts with a cross.
- 60': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Pontus Jansson.
- 61': Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
- 61': Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Attempt missed. Liam Cooper (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pablo Hernández following a set piece situation.
- 62': Attempt missed. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jonny Howson.
- 62': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Andy Lonergan.
- 63': Foul by Marvin Johnson (Middlesbrough).
- 63': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Adama Traoré replaces George Friend.
- 67': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Daniel Ayala.
- 69': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United).
- 71': Attempt missed. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Grant Leadbitter.
- 71': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Ashley Fletcher replaces Grant Leadbitter.
- 72': Foul by Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough).
- 72': Liam Cooper (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Pontus Jansson.
- 75': Penalty Middlesbrough. Daniel Ayala draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 75': Penalty conceded by Luke Ayling (Leeds United) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 76': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card.
- 77': Goal! Leeds United 2, Middlesbrough 1. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 79': Substitution, Leeds United. Caleb Ekuban replaces Kemar Roofe.
- 80': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
- 80': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 80': Connor Roberts (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Caleb Ekuban (Leeds United).
- 82': Attempt blocked. Ronaldo Vieira (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pablo Hernández.
- 83': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
- 83': Liam Cooper (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 85': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Pontus Jansson.
- 85': Hand ball by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
- 85': Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
- 86': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United).
- 87': Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Caleb Ekuban (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough).
- 88': Substitution, Leeds United. Eunan O'Kane replaces Samuel Sáiz.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Liam Cooper.
- 90'+3': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by Pablo Hernández (Leeds United).
- 90'+3': Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+5': Substitution, Leeds United. Matthew Pennington replaces Ezgjan Alioski.
- 90'+6': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+6': Foul by Ronaldo Vieira (Leeds United).
- 90'+6': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Pablo Hernández.
- 90'+7': Attempt missed. Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) header from the left side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+8': Foul by Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough).
- 90'+8': Matthew Pennington (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Leeds United 2, Middlesbrough 1.
- 90'+9': Match ends, Leeds United 2, Middlesbrough 1.
Statistics
 MID |
LEE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
| 56.8 | Possession | 43.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 303 | Accurate Passes | 230 |
| 421 | Passes | 327 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 25 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 77 | Long Balls | 82 |
| 36 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 14 | Tackles | 23 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 12 | Effective Clearances | 36 |
| 12 | Clearances | 36 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Elland Road
Location: Leeds, England
Attendance: 33,771
Venue: Elland Road
Location: Leeds, England
Attendance: 33,771
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bromwich Albion | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 2 | West Ham United | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 6 | +3 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Leeds United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Lonergan (GK) |
| 6 | Liam Cooper |
| 18 | Pontus Jansson  |
| 28 | Gaetano Berardi |
| 2 | Luke Ayling |
| 21 | Samu Sáiz |
| 23 | Kalvin Phillips |
| 25 | Ronaldo Vieira |
| 7 | Kemar Roofe |
| 19 | Pablo Hernández |
| 10 | Ezgjan Alioski |
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Darren Randolph (GK) |
| 6 | Ben Gibson |
| 4 | Daniel Ayala |
| 3 | George Friend |
| 23 | Connor Roberts |
| 10 | Martin Braithwaite |
| 7 | Grant Leadbitter |
| 16 | Jonathan Howson |
| 9 | Britt Assombalonga |
| 62 | Marcus Tavernier |
| 19 | Stewart Downing |
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