Match report

Wycombe Stuns Middlesbrough 3-0 in Championship Clash

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
0–3
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
May 8, 2021

Wycombe delivered a stunning performance to defeat Middlesbrough 3-0 in a Championship fixture. The visitors capitalized early with goals from Fred Onyedinma and Graham McCleary, followed by Jason McCarthy's third late in the first half. Middlesbrough's defensive struggles proved costly as Wycombe secured a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Wycombe secured the win with goals from F. Onyedinma (14'), G. McCleary (33'), and Jason McCarthy (56')
  • • Middlesbrough failed to find the net despite multiple substitutions
  • • R. Tafazolli provided two assists for Wycombe
  • • D. Adeniran received a yellow card for Wycombe in the 45th minute

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Archer (G)
  • 4 G. Hall (D)
  • 27 M. Bola (D)
  • 33 H. Coulson (F)
  • 29 D. Spence (M)
  • 16 J. Howson (M)
  • 3 M. Johnson (M)
  • 17 P. McNair (D)
  • 18 D. Watmore (F)
  • 22 G. Saville (M)
  • 14 Y. Bolasie (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Akpom
  • 46 C. Malley
  • 45 J. Coburn
  • 47 J. Robinson
  • 34 H. Hackney
  • 40 W. Kokolo
  • 1 M. Bettinelli

Wycombe

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Stockdale (G)
  • 3 J. Jacobson (D)
  • 6 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 5 A. Stewart (D)
  • 26 J. McCarthy (M)
  • 18 C. Thompson (M)
  • 24 D. Adeniran (M)
  • 19 G. McCleary (F)
  • 9 U. Ikpeazu (F)
  • 23 F. Onyedinma (M)
  • 15 A. Muskwe (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Horgan
  • 7 D. Wheeler
  • 25 A. Samuel
  • 33 A. Mehmeti
  • 10 M. Bloomfield
  • 32 C. Anderson
  • 11 S. Kashket
  • 2 J. Grimmer
  • 27 J. Obita

Timeline

  1. Wycombe
    14' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Onyedinma · Assist: R. Tafazolli
  2. Wycombe
    33' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    G. McCleary · Assist: Uche Ikpeazu
  3. Wycombe
    45' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    D. Adeniran

    Foul

  4. Middlesbrough
    46' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Spence · On: C. Akpom
  5. Middlesbrough
    46' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Johnson · On: C. Malley
  6. Wycombe
    56' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    Jason McCarthy · Assist: R. Tafazolli
  7. Wycombe
    74' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. McCleary · On: D. Horgan
  8. Wycombe
    74' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Adeniran · On: D. Wheeler
  9. Middlesbrough
    76' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Coulson · On: J. Coburn
  10. Wycombe
    83' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Uche Ikpeazu · On: A. Samuel
  11. Wycombe
    83' Wycombe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Muskwe · On: A. Mehmeti
  12. Middlesbrough
    89' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Saville · On: J. Robinson
  13. Middlesbrough
    89' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Bolasie · On: H. Hackney
  14. Wycombe
    90' Wycombe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Curtis Thompson · On: Matt Bloomfield

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Wycombe
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 70% 70%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 16
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 324 275
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 0 5
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 227 193
Shots Inside Box 2 9
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wycombe's early goal from F. Onyedinma in the 14th minute set the tone for the game, giving them a quick lead and confidence
  • ▸ The second goal by G. McCleary just before halftime solidified Wycombe's dominance, making it difficult for Middlesbrough to mount a comeback