Match report

Middlesbrough Defeats Rotherham 2-1 in Championship Clash

Rotherham
Rotherham
1–2
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
May 5, 2019

Middlesbrough secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Rotherham in their Championship match, thanks to early goals from Benik Afobe and Obi. Despite Rotherham's late penalty, Middlesbrough held on for the victory, ensuring a strong finish to their season in the Championship.

Key Facts

  • • Middlesbrough scored two early goals by Benik Afobe and Obi at 28' and 37' respectively.
  • • Rotherham managed to score a late penalty by Matt Smith at 86'.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams during the match.
  • • Middlesbrough's Obi received a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Rotherham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 L. Price (G)
  • 28 B. Jones (D)
  • 3 J. Mattock (D)
  • 15 C. Robertson (D)
  • 5 S. Ajayi (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 17 M. Crooks (M)
  • 22 J. Newell (M)
  • 7 A. Forde (M)
  • 25 B. Wiles (M)
  • 24 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 R. Williams
  • 16 D. Potter
  • 19 K. Vassell
  • 13 R. Towell
  • 8 M. Palmer
  • 2 Z. Vyner
  • 6 R. Wood

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

  • 19 S. Downing
  • 8 A. Clayton
  • 28 M. Tavernier
  • 11 J. Hugill
  • 39 R. Gestede
  • 1 D. Konstantopoulos
  • 42 D. Spence

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    28' Middlesbrough Goal · Penalty
    B. Assombalonga
  2. Middlesbrough
    37' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Obi
  3. Rotherham
    46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Forde · On: Ryan Williams
  4. Rotherham
    66' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matt Crooks · On: D. Potter
  5. Rotherham
    76' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Newell · On: Kyle Vassell
  6. Middlesbrough
    76' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: Stewart Downing
  7. Middlesbrough
    82' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bešić · On: Adam Clayton
  8. Middlesbrough
    85' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Wing · On: M. Tavernier
  9. Rotherham
    86' Rotherham Goal · Penalty
    M. Smith
  10. Middlesbrough
    90' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    M. Obi

Match Stats

Stat Rotherham Middlesbrough
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 75% 69%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 404 310
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 304 213
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Middlesbrough took the lead through a penalty by Benik Afobe in the 28th minute, setting the tone for their dominance in the first half.
  • ▸ Rotherham's late penalty by Matt Smith at 86' provided a brief surge of hope but Middlesbrough managed to hold on for the victory.