Match report
Middlesbrough Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in Championship Clash
Sheffield Wednesday
1–2
FT
Middlesbrough
Jul 22, 2020
Middlesbrough stunned Sheffield Wednesday, securing a late 2-1 victory in their Championship fixture. J. Murphy opened the scoring for the home team, but Middlesbrough's P. McNair equalized before Assombalonga's 90th-minute goal sealed the win, leaving Sheffield Wednesday disappointed.
Key Facts
- • Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Middlesbrough
- • J. Murphy scored the first goal for Sheffield Wednesday in the 10th minute, assisted by K. Harris.
- • P. McNair equalized for Middlesbrough in the 22nd minute, assisted by M. Tavernier.
- • B. Assombalonga scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough in the 93rd minute, assisted by A. Fletcher.
- • Sheffield Wednesday made three substitutions: Liam Shaw for M. Luongo, A. Nuhiu for J. Windass, and K. Lee for A. Reach.
- • Middlesbrough made two substitutions: L. Wing for M. Tavernier and another substitute at the end.
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 28 J. Wildsmith (G)
- 15 T. Lees (D)
- 27 D. Iorfa (D)
- 5 K. Lee (M)
- 10 B. Bannan (M)
- 2 L. Palmer (D)
- 7 K. Harris (M)
- 14 J. Murphy (M)
- 46 L. Shaw (M)
- 17 A. Nuhiu (F)
- 19 C. Wickham (F)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Luongo
- 47 J. Windass
- 20 A. Reach
- 25 C. Dawson
- 38 A. da Cruz
- 8 J. Pelupessy
- 6 J. Rhodes
- 29 A. Hunt
- 22 M. Odubajo
Middlesbrough
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 30 D. Stojanovic (G)
- 3 G. Friend (D)
- 29 D. Spence (M)
- 21 M. Johnson (M)
- 17 P. McNair (M)
- 22 G. Saville (M)
- 6 D. Fry (D)
- 7 M. Tavernier (M)
- 2 A. Dijksteel (D)
- 9 B. Assombalonga (F)
- 11 A. Fletcher (F)
Substitutes
- 26 L. Wing
- 42 A. Pears
- 25 N. Wood-Gordon
- 19 P. Roberts
- 33 H. Coulson
- 20 L. Nmecha
Timeline
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10' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal GoalJ. Murphy · Assist: K. Harris
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22' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal GoalP. McNair · Assist: M. Tavernier
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53' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1Off: Liam Shaw · On: M. Luongo
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73' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Nuhiu · On: J. Windass
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79' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Tavernier · On: L. Wing
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80' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Lee · On: A. Reach
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90'+3 Middlesbrough Goal · Normal GoalB. Assombalonga · Assist: A. Fletcher
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheffield Wednesday | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 54% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 392 | 235 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 292 | 127 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sheffield Wednesday took the lead early on through J. Murphy, setting the tone for a competitive first half.
- ▸ P. McNair's goal for Middlesbrough in the 22nd minute marked a significant shift, leveling the match and boosting Middlesbrough's morale.
- ▸ B. Assombalonga's late winner for Middlesbrough in the 93rd minute was a crucial turning point, securing the three points and leaving Sheffield Wednesday stunned.