Match report

Charlton Defeats Middlesbrough 1-2 in Championship

Charlton
Charlton
1–2
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Dec 9, 2025

Middlesbrough secured a crucial victory over Charlton with a 2-1 win at The Valley. Middlesbrough's R. McGree and M. Whittaker netted early goals, while an own goal from George Edmundson further solidified their lead. Despite being down to ten men for much of the second half, Charlton could not find the equalizer they needed.

Key Facts

  • • R. McGree scored the first goal for Middlesbrough in the 33rd minute.
  • • M. Whittaker added a second for Boro in the 45th minute.
  • • George Edmundson conceded an own goal for Charlton at 81 minutes.
  • • Charlton received three yellow cards: H. Knibbs (31'), J. Bree (38'), and Greg Docherty (75').

Lineups

Charlton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 2 K. Ramsay (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 28 J. Bree (M)
  • 8 L. Berry (M)
  • 41 H. Knibbs (M)
  • 14 S. Carey (M)
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 7 T. Campbell

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 36 K. Gough
  • 15 J. Roussillon
  • 18 K. Anderson
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello
  • 10 G. Docherty
  • 37 I. Fullah
  • 30 R. Apter
  • 22 T. Olaofe

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Brynn (G)
  • 2 C. Brittain (D)
  • 5 A. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Targett (D)
  • 24 A. Bangura (D)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (M)
  • 14 A. Gilbert (M)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 8 R. McGree (M)
  • 9 T. Conway (F)
  • 10 D. Burgzorg (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 12 L. Ayling
  • 16 A. Browne
  • 17 M. Hamilton
  • 19 S. Nypan
  • 20 M. K. Sene
  • 22 S. Silvera
  • 25 G. Edmundson
  • 43 R. Patterson-Powell

Timeline

  1. Charlton
    31' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    H. Knibbs

    Foul

  2. Middlesbrough
    33' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    R. McGree · Assist: D. Burgzorg
  3. Charlton
    38' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bree

    Foul

  4. Middlesbrough
    45' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Whittaker · Assist: R. McGree
  5. Charlton
    46' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Carey · On: K. Anderson
  6. Charlton
    46' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Conor Coventry · On: Greg Docherty
  7. Charlton
    46' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Knibbs · On: I. Fullah
  8. Middlesbrough
    63' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bangura · On: Luke Ayling
  9. Middlesbrough
    63' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Whittaker · On: George Edmundson
  10. Charlton
    67' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Berry · On: T. Olaofe
  11. Middlesbrough
    69' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gilbert

    Time wasting

  12. Middlesbrough
    73' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. McGree · On: A. Browne
  13. Middlesbrough
    73' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Conway · On: S. Nypan
  14. Charlton
    75' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Greg Docherty

    Foul

  15. Charlton
    78' Charlton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Bree · On: Robert Apter
  16. Charlton
    81' Charlton Goal · Own Goal
    George Edmundson
  17. Charlton
    82' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Kayne Ramsay

    Foul

  18. Middlesbrough
    89' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Burgzorg · On: M. K. Sene

Match Stats

Stat Charlton Middlesbrough
Fouls 18 5
Pass Accuracy 70% 84%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 273 483
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.26 0.72
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 192 404
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Middlesbrough took control of the match early with two quick goals within minutes, scoring in the 33rd and 45th minute.
  • ▸ Charlton struggled to mount a comeback despite multiple substitutions and faced additional pressure after receiving three yellow cards.