English League Championship

Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough, 2018-19 English League Championship, Regular Season

· English League Championship
Rotherham United
  • 86': Michael Smith (P)
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Middlesbrough
  • 28': Britt Assombalonga (P)
  • 37': John Obi Mikel

About

Rotherham United are hosting Middlesbrough at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, England, starting on . The match is a part of the English League Championship.

Match Timeline

  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 5': Attempt saved. Michael Smith (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Newell.
  • 7': Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 7': Foul by John Obi Mikel (Middlesbrough).
  • 7': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
  • 7': Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 9': Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 9': Foul by Billy Jones (Rotherham United).
  • 9': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Anthony Forde.
  • 10': Attempt missed. George Saville (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis Wing following a corner.
  • 11': Foul by Lewis Wing (Middlesbrough).
  • 11': Matt Crooks (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 12': Foul by Aden Flint (Middlesbrough).
  • 12': Michael Smith (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 13': Hand ball by George Saville (Middlesbrough).
  • 15': Foul by Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough).
  • 15': Michael Smith (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 16': Attempt missed. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ben Wiles with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 16': Attempt missed. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ashley Fletcher with a through ball.
  • 17': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
  • 17': Michael Ihiekwe (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 20': Attempt blocked. Anthony Forde (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Smith.
  • 20': Foul by Anthony Forde (Rotherham United).
  • 20': George Saville (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 21': Attempt missed. Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Britt Assombalonga.
  • 23': Attempt blocked. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 24': Foul by Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United).
  • 24': Lewis Wing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 24': Attempt missed. Ryan Shotton (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lewis Wing following a set piece situation.
  • 25': Foul by Michael Smith (Rotherham United).
  • 25': John Obi Mikel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 25': Attempt saved. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by George Saville with a cross.
  • 26': Attempt missed. Michael Smith (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Matt Crooks.
  • 27': Penalty Middlesbrough. Britt Assombalonga draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 27': Penalty conceded by Clark Robertson (Rotherham United) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 28': Goal! Rotherham United 0, Middlesbrough 1. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 30': Attempt missed. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ashley Fletcher with a through ball.
  • 32': Foul by Billy Jones (Rotherham United).
  • 32': Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 33': Foul by Michael Smith (Rotherham United).
  • 33': George Saville (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 37': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Billy Jones.
  • 37': Attempt missed. Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis Wing with a cross following a corner.
  • 37': Goal! Rotherham United 0, Middlesbrough 2. John Obi Mikel (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal following a corner.
  • 42': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
  • 42': Matt Crooks (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 42': Attempt missed. Joe Newell (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Joe Mattock.
  • 43': Foul by Lewis Wing (Middlesbrough).
  • 43': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 44': Foul by Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United).
  • 44': Lewis Wing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45': Offside, Middlesbrough. Jonny Howson tries a through ball, but Ashley Fletcher is caught offside.
  • 45'+1': Foul by Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough).
  • 45'+1': Joe Newell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 45'+2': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Darren Randolph.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Rotherham United 0, Middlesbrough 2.
  • 45': Second Half begins Rotherham United 0, Middlesbrough 2.
  • 45': Substitution, Rotherham United. Ryan Williams replaces Anthony Forde.
  • 46': Foul by Aden Flint (Middlesbrough).
  • 46': Michael Smith (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Foul by Ben Wiles (Rotherham United).
  • 49': Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 50': Offside, Middlesbrough. Paddy McNair tries a through ball, but Lewis Wing is caught offside.
  • 50': Hand ball by Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough).
  • 51': Attempt blocked. Clark Robertson (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Newell with a cross.
  • 54': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Lewis Price.
  • 55': Foul by Aden Flint (Middlesbrough).
  • 55': Matt Crooks (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 56': Offside, Middlesbrough. Lewis Wing tries a through ball, but Britt Assombalonga is caught offside.
  • 57': Attempt missed. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Michael Smith.
  • 58': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Ryan Shotton.
  • 59': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Aden Flint.
  • 59': Attempt blocked. Ryan Williams (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 59': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Lewis Wing.
  • 60': Foul by Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough).
  • 60': Matt Crooks (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Attempt missed. Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
  • 66': Substitution, Rotherham United. Darren Potter replaces Matt Crooks.
  • 67': Attempt missed. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Mattock with a cross.
  • 67': Attempt blocked. Joe Newell (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Williams.
  • 68': Attempt missed. Darren Potter (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 71': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by George Saville.
  • 71': Attempt saved. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joe Newell with a cross.
  • 72': Attempt blocked. Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Smith with a cross.
  • 73': Offside, Rotherham United. Darren Potter tries a through ball, but Billy Jones is caught offside.
  • 74': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by George Saville.
  • 76': Substitution, Rotherham United. Kyle Vassell replaces Joe Newell.
  • 76': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Stewart Downing replaces Ashley Fletcher.
  • 77': Foul by Clark Robertson (Rotherham United).
  • 77': Lewis Wing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 78': Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 78': Foul by Ben Wiles (Rotherham United).
  • 80': Attempt missed. Ryan Williams (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Darren Potter.
  • 81': Attempt saved. Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 82': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Adam Clayton replaces Muhamed Besic.
  • 84': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Billy Jones.
  • 85': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Marcus Tavernier replaces Lewis Wing.
  • 85': Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Ben Wiles following a fast break.
  • 85': Penalty Rotherham United. Kyle Vassell draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 85': Penalty conceded by John Obi Mikel (Middlesbrough) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 86': Goal! Rotherham United 1, Middlesbrough 2. Michael Smith (Rotherham United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 88': Offside, Rotherham United. Clark Robertson tries a through ball, but Michael Smith is caught offside.
  • 89': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Ihiekwe.
  • 90': Attempt saved. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Clayton.
  • 90'+1': Adam Clayton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+1': Foul by Ryan Williams (Rotherham United).
  • 90'+2': Foul by John Obi Mikel (Middlesbrough).
  • 90'+2': Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+2': John Obi Mikel (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
  • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Ryan Williams (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Rotherham United 1, Middlesbrough 2.
  • 90'+4': Match ends, Rotherham United 1, Middlesbrough 2.

Statistics

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16 Fouls 12
1 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
3 Offsides 2
5 Corner Kicks 6
3 Saves 2
42.2 Possession 57.8
12 SHOTS 18
4 ON GOAL 4
0.3 On Target % 0.2
1 Penalty Goals 1
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
213 Accurate Passes 304
310 Passes 404
0.7 Pass Completion % 0.8
3 Accurate Crosses 8
12 Crosses 37
0.3 Cross % 0.2
64 Long Balls 84
18 Accurate Long Balls 45
0.3 Long Balls % 0.5
1 Blocked Shots 6
8 Effective Tackles 10
17 Tackles 19
0.5 Tackle % 0.5
7 Interceptions 12
32 Effective Clearances 10
32 Clearances 10

Game Information

Competition: English League Championship

Venue: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Location: Rotherham, England
Attendance: 11,051

EFL Championship Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Queens Park Rangers 1 +2 3
2 Millwall 1 +2 3
3 Swansea City 1 +1 3
4 West Bromwich Albion 1 +1 3
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Line-Ups

ROT Rotherham United (4-3-3)

No. Name
12 Lewis Price (GK)
15 Clark Robertson
20 Michael Ihiekwe
3 Joe Mattock
28 Billy Jones
5 Semi Ajayi
25 Ben Wiles
17 Matt Crooks
24 Michael Smith
22 Joe Newell
7 Anthony Forde
Rotherham United Substitutes:
Zak Vyner, Richard Wood, Darren Potter, Matthew Palmer, Kyle Vassell, Ryan Williams, Richard Towell.

MID Middlesbrough (3-5-1-1)

No. Name
23 Darren Randolph (GK)
24 Aden Flint
5 Ryan Shotton
17 Paddy McNair
37 Muhamed Besic
26 Lewis Wing
2 John Obi Mikel
22 George Saville
16 Jonathan Howson
9 Britt Assombalonga
18 Ashley Fletcher
Middlesbrough Substitutes:
Adam Clayton, Djed Spence, Rudy Gestede, Stewart Downing, Dimitrios Konstantopoulos, Marcus Tavernier, Jordan Hugill.

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