Match report

Middlesbrough Defeats Reading 2-1 in Championship Clash

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
2–1
FT
Reading
Reading
Apr 27, 2019

Middlesbrough held off a strong Reading challenge to secure a vital 2-1 win at the Riverside Stadium in the Championship. Despite falling behind early to D. Namaso's goal, Middlesbrough rallied with goals from L. Wing and B. Assombalonga to secure three points.

Key Facts

  • • Reading took the lead in the 11th minute through D. Namaso, assisted by Chris Gunter.
  • • L. Wing equalized for Middlesbrough in the 31st minute.
  • • B. Assombalonga put Middlesbrough ahead with a penalty in the 39th minute.
  • • J. Howson and C. Harriott received yellow cards in the 55th and 66th minutes respectively.
  • • Middlesbrough substituted Adam Clayton for M. Bešić in the 68th minute.

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 23 D. Randolph (G)
  • 5 R. Shotton (D)
  • 24 A. Flint (D)
  • 2 J. Obi Mikel (M)
  • 16 J. Howson (M)
  • 37 M. Bešić (M)
  • 17 P. McNair (M)
  • 22 G. Saville (M)
  • 26 L. Wing (M)
  • 9 B. Assombalonga (F)
  • 18 A. Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Clayton
  • 28 M. Tavernier
  • 11 J. Hugill
  • 39 R. Gestede
  • 1 D. Konstantopoulos
  • 19 S. Downing
  • 25 N. Wood-Gordon

Reading

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 26 E. Martínez (G)
  • 2 C. Gunter (D)
  • 6 L. Moore (D)
  • 19 M. Miazga (D)
  • 3 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 16 L. Baker (M)
  • 18 O. Ejaria (M)
  • 35 A. Rinomhota (M)
  • 12 G. McCleary (M)
  • 9 S. Baldock (F)
  • 43 D. Loader (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 C. Harriott
  • 39 J. Barrett
  • 48 M. Olise
  • 32 S. Ezatolahi
  • 46 T. Mcintyre
  • 38 L. Kelly
  • 28 S. Walker

Timeline

  1. Reading
    11' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Namaso · Assist: Chris Gunter
  2. Middlesbrough
    31' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Wing
  3. Middlesbrough
    39' Middlesbrough Goal · Penalty
    B. Assombalonga
  4. Middlesbrough
    55' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    J. Howson
  5. Reading
    63' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Baldock · On: C. Harriott
  6. Reading
    66' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    C. Harriott
  7. Middlesbrough
    68' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bešić · On: Adam Clayton
  8. Reading
    74' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. McCleary · On: J. Barrett
  9. Reading
    74' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chris Gunter · On: M. Olise
  10. Middlesbrough
    81' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: M. Tavernier
  11. Middlesbrough
    86' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Assombalonga · On: J. Hugill
  12. Middlesbrough
    90' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    G. Saville

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Reading
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 337 567
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 262 474
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Wing's equalizer in the 31st minute marked a significant shift in momentum for Middlesbrough.
  • ▸ B. Assombalonga's penalty in the 39th minute secured Middlesbrough's lead and a crucial victory in the Championship.