English League Championship

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

· English League Championship
Middlesbrough
FT
0 - 0
Rotherham United

About

Middlesbrough are hosting Rotherham United at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, 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.
  • 4': Offside, Middlesbrough. Martin Braithwaite tries a through ball, but Britt Assombalonga is caught offside.
  • 12': Foul by Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough).
  • 12': Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 13': Foul by Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough).
  • 13': Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 17': Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
  • 17': Ryan Manning (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 18': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Jonny Howson.
  • 18': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by George Friend.
  • 19': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Aden Flint.
  • 20': Foul by Ryan Williams (Rotherham United).
  • 20': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 20': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Richard Towell.
  • 21': Attempt saved. Ryan Williams (Rotherham United) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kyle Vassell.
  • 22': Attempt saved. Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a through ball.
  • 24': Attempt missed. Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Clayton.
  • 25': Attempt blocked. Michael Smith (Rotherham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Semi Ajayi.
  • 25': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by George Friend.
  • 26': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Aden Flint.
  • 28': Foul by Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United).
  • 28': Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 29': Attempt blocked. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Muhamed Besic.
  • 30': Offside, Middlesbrough. Jonny Howson tries a through ball, but Aden Flint is caught offside.
  • 31': Attempt missed. Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ryan Williams.
  • 33': Offside, Middlesbrough. Muhamed Besic tries a through ball, but Paddy McNair is caught offside.
  • 36': Adam Clayton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 36': Foul by Michael Smith (Rotherham United).
  • 37': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ryan Williams.
  • 39': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ryan Williams.
  • 40': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Zak Vyner.
  • 41': Attempt blocked. Aden Flint (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross.
  • 41': Attempt missed. Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Aden Flint following a corner.
  • 42': Foul by Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough).
  • 42': Michael Smith (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 43': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Jonny Howson.
  • 44': Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 44': Foul by Joe Mattock (Rotherham United).
  • 45': Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 45': Foul by Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United).
  • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Aden Flint (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Rotherham United 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Rotherham United 0.
  • 46': Delay in match Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) because of an injury.
  • 47': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 48': Foul by Will Vaulks (Rotherham United).
  • 48': Martin Braithwaite (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 48': Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 49': Attempt blocked. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 50': Foul by Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United).
  • 50': Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 51': Attempt blocked. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Friend with a cross.
  • 51': Attempt missed. Ryan Manning (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Richard Towell.
  • 52': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ryan Williams.
  • 54': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Clark Robertson.
  • 55': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Will Vaulks.
  • 55': Attempt blocked. Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross.
  • 55': Attempt missed. Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by George Friend with a cross.
  • 55': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Smith.
  • 57': Foul by Richard Towell (Rotherham United).
  • 57': Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 61': Substitution, Rotherham United. Ben Wiles replaces Ryan Williams.
  • 62': Adam Clayton (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Foul by Michael Smith (Rotherham United).
  • 62': Foul by Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United).
  • 62': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 63': Attempt missed. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 64': Foul by Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough).
  • 64': Joe Mattock (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 69': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Kyle Vassell.
  • 70': Attempt missed. Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
  • 71': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
  • 71': Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 72': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sam McQueen replaces Paddy McNair.
  • 72': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Rudy Gestede replaces Martin Braithwaite.
  • 73': Attempt missed. Ryan Manning (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
  • 75': Attempt blocked. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 75': Attempt saved. Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 77': Attempt saved. Michael Smith (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Kyle Vassell.
  • 77': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Darren Randolph.
  • 78': Offside, Middlesbrough. Stewart Downing tries a through ball, but Britt Assombalonga is caught offside.
  • 79': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joe Mattock.
  • 79': Attempt blocked. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 80': Attempt saved. Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough) with an attempt from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Muhamed Besic.
  • 81': Foul by Kyle Vassell (Rotherham United).
  • 81': George Friend (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 82': Substitution, Rotherham United. Anthony Forde replaces Kyle Vassell.
  • 83': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Jordan Hugill replaces Britt Assombalonga.
  • 85': Attempt saved. Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Muhamed Besic.
  • 85': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Semi Ajayi.
  • 86': Attempt saved. Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a cross.
  • 87': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joe Mattock.
  • 89': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Joe Mattock.
  • 89': Attempt missed. Aden Flint (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a corner.
  • 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Ryan Manning (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Smith.
  • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Muhamed Besic (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rudy Gestede.
  • 90'+4': Attempt missed. Richard Towell (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Will Vaulks.
  • 90'+5': Substitution, Rotherham United. Jamie Proctor replaces Michael Smith.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Rotherham United 0.
  • 90'+6': Match ends, Middlesbrough 0, Rotherham United 0.

Statistics

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11 Fouls 6
1 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 4
7 Corner Kicks 13
5 Saves 2
34.1 Possession 65.9
8 SHOTS 20
2 ON GOAL 5
0.3 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
147 Accurate Passes 356
241 Passes 452
0.6 Pass Completion % 0.8
3 Accurate Crosses 10
16 Crosses 47
0.2 Cross % 0.2
59 Long Balls 72
20 Accurate Long Balls 36
0.3 Long Balls % 0.5
2 Blocked Shots 8
8 Effective Tackles 10
18 Tackles 14
0.4 Tackle % 0.7
12 Interceptions 7
55 Effective Clearances 23
55 Clearances 23

Game Information

Competition: English League Championship

Venue: Riverside Stadium
Location: Middlesbrough, England
Attendance: 21,235

EFL Championship Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Charlton Athletic 3 +3 9
2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 +5 7
3 Swansea City 3 +4 7
4 Queens Park Rangers 3 +3 7
Full Table

Line-Ups

MID Middlesbrough (3-5-1-1)

No. Name
23 Darren Randolph (GK)
24 Aden Flint
3 George Friend
4 Daniel Ayala
37 Muhamed Besic
16 Jonathan Howson
8 Adam Clayton
19 Stewart Downing
17 Paddy McNair
9 Britt Assombalonga
10 Martin Braithwaite
Middlesbrough Substitutes:
Dael Fry, Rudy Gestede, Dimitrios Konstantopoulos, Jordan Hugill, George Saville, Danny Batth, Sam McQueen.

ROT Rotherham United (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
1 Marek Rodák (GK)
15 Clark Robertson
5 Semi Ajayi
4 Will Vaulks Yellow Card
3 Joe Mattock
2 Zak Vyner
17 Ryan Manning
13 Richard Towell
19 Kyle Vassell
23 Ryan Williams
24 Michael Smith
Rotherham United Substitutes:
Ben Wiles, Anthony Forde, Jamie Proctor, Lewis Price, Matthew Palmer, Joe Newell, Richard Wood.

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