English League Championship

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United, 2025-26 English League Championship, Regular Season

· English League Championship
Middlesbrough
  • 64': Tommy Conway
FT
1 - 0
Sheffield United

    About

    Middlesbrough are hosting Sheffield United at Riverside Stadium, Perth, Scotland, starting on . The match is a part of the English League Championship.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 2': Attempt blocked. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 3': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.
    • 5': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.
    • 6': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
    • 6': Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 6': Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Morgan Whittaker.
    • 7': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ben Godfrey.
    • 12': Foul by Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough).
    • 12': Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 14': Foul by Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United).
    • 14': Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 14': Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 14': Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).
    • 17': Attempt missed. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tommy Conway.
    • 17': Foul by Sydie Peck (Sheffield United).
    • 17': Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 18': Delay in match because of an injury Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough).
    • 18': Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 20': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 20': Attempt blocked. Callum Brittain (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dael Fry with a headed pass.
    • 20': Attempt saved. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United).
    • 22': Foul by Tyler Bindon (Sheffield United).
    • 22': Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 25': Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).
    • 25': Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 25': Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 27': Attempt blocked. Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Brittain with a cross.
    • 27': Attempt saved. Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Sam Silvera.
    • 29': Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 29': Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).
    • 29': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 30': Foul by Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).
    • 30': Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 31': Attempt saved. Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Hayden Hackney.
    • 42': Attempt blocked. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.
    • 42': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Hayden Hackney.
    • 43': Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 43': Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).
    • 45': Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Sydie Peck.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+3': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Luke Ayling.
    • 45'+4': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.
    • 45'+4': First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Sheffield United 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Sheffield United 0.
    • 45': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Matt Targett replaces Sam Silvera.
    • 45': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sverre Nypan replaces Sontje Hansen.
    • 53': Foul by Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).
    • 53': Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 54': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Luke Ayling.
    • 54': Attempt missed. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross following a corner.
    • 56': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Louie Barry.
    • 57': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Gustavo Hamer.
    • 57': Foul by Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).
    • 57': Sverre Nypan (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 58': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ryan Oné replaces Louie Barry.
    • 60': Foul by Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).
    • 60': Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 61': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sydie Peck.
    • 62': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
    • 62': Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 62': Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 64': Goal! Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield United 0. Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Targett.
    • 67': Attempt saved. Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Tommy Conway.
    • 67': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Matt Targett.
    • 69': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Kaly Sène replaces Tommy Conway.
    • 69': Substitution, Sheffield United. Thomas Cannon replaces Tyrese Campbell.
    • 70': Offside, Sheffield United. Tyler Bindon is caught offside.
    • 71': Delay in match because of an injury Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United).
    • 72': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 73': Foul by Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough).
    • 73': Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 78': Substitution, Sheffield United. Sam McCallum replaces Ben Godfrey because of an injury.
    • 78': Substitution, Sheffield United. Danny Ings replaces Andre Brooks.
    • 78': Substitution, Sheffield United. Tahith Chong replaces Callum O'Hare.
    • 79': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Delano Burgzorg replaces Morgan Whittaker.
    • 82': Attempt blocked. Danny Ings (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tahith Chong.
    • 82': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Alfie Jones.
    • 83': Foul by Kaly Sène (Middlesbrough).
    • 83': Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 85': Foul by Danny Ings (Sheffield United).
    • 85': Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 87': Attempt blocked. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hayden Hackney with a through ball.
    • 87': Attempt missed. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a fast break.
    • 88': Attempt blocked. Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aidan Morris.
    • 88': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Japhet Tanganga.
    • 89': Attempt saved. Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Cooper (Sheffield United). Assisted by Matt Targett.
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Cannon.
    • 90'+1': Attempt missed. Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
    • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aidan Morris.
    • 90'+4': Attempt missed. Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Oné with a cross.
    • 90'+5': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Darragh Lenihan replaces Callum Brittain.
    • 90'+6': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Matt Targett.
    • 90'+7': Foul by Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough).
    • 90'+7': Sam McCallum (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield United 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield United 0.

    Statistics

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    13 Fouls 5
    3 Yellow Cards 0
    0 Red Cards 0
    1 Offsides 0
    9 Corner Kicks 5
    5 Saves 0
    52.6 Possession 47.4
    8 SHOTS 15
    0 ON GOAL 6
    0.0 On Target % 0.4
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    437 Accurate Passes 389
    504 Passes 463
    0.9 Pass Completion % 0.8
    2 Accurate Crosses 2
    16 Crosses 10
    0.1 Cross % 0.2
    50 Long Balls 48
    17 Accurate Long Balls 22
    0.3 Long Balls % 0.5
    4 Blocked Shots 6
    5 Effective Tackles 13
    10 Tackles 20
    0.5 Tackle % 0.7
    10 Interceptions 5
    23 Effective Clearances 25
    23 Clearances 25

    Game Information

    Competition: English League Championship

    Venue: Riverside Stadium
    Location: Perth, Scotland
    Attendance: 26,610

    EFL Championship Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Middlesbrough 5 +6 13
    2 Stoke City 5 +6 12
    3 Bristol City 5 +8 11
    4 Leicester City 5 +3 10
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    MID Middlesbrough (3-4-2-1)

    No. Name
    31 Solomon Brynn (GK)
    6 Dael Fry
    5 Alfie Jones
    12 Luke Ayling
    7 Hayden Hackney
    18 Aidan Morris
    22 Samuel Silvera
    2 Callum Brittain
    9 Tommy Conway
    27 Sontje Hansen
    11 Morgan Whittaker
    Middlesbrough Substitutes:
    Sam Edmundson, Law Mccabe, Daniel Barlaser, Darragh Lenihan, Sverre Nypan, Matt Targett, Delano Burgzorg, Thomas Glover, Mamadou Kaly Sene.

    SHU Sheffield United (4-3-3)

    No. Name
    1 Michael Cooper (GK)
    6 Tyler Bindon
    2 Japhet Tanganga
    14 Harrison Burrows
    5 Ben Godfrey
    42 Sydie Peck Yellow Card
    8 Gustavo Hamer Yellow Card
    10 Callum O'Hare
    23 Tyrese Campbell
    27 Louie Barry
    11 Andre Brooks Yellow Card
    Sheffield United Substitutes:
    Adam Rhys Davies, Nils Zätterström, Femi Seriki, Djibril Soumaré, Sam McCallum, Ryan One, Thomas Cannon, Danny Ings, Tahith Chong.

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