Match report

Middlesbrough Secures Comeback Win Over Derby, 2-1, In Championship Clash

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
2–1
FT
Derby
Derby
Nov 29, 2025

In an exciting encounter between Middlesbrough and Derby, the hosts secured a crucial come-from-behind victory with a 2-1 win in their Championship clash. Despite falling behind early through Peter Agyemang's goal for Derby, Middlesbrough showed resilience to turn the game around with goals from Matt Targett and Michael Whittaker.

Key Facts

  • • Derby took an early lead in the 2nd minute with a goal by Peter Agyemang, assisted by Lewis Salvesen.
  • • Bobby Clark received a yellow card for Derby in the 22nd minute following a foul.
  • • Middlesbrough equalized through Matt Targett's goal from a Harry Hackney assist at the 75th minute mark.
  • • Michael Whittaker scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough, also assisted by Harry Hackney, in the 84th minute.

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Brynn (G)
  • 2 C. Brittain (D)
  • 5 A. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Targett (D)
  • 24 A. Bangura (D)
  • 16 A. Browne (M)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (M)
  • 27 S. Hansen (M)
  • 10 D. Burgzorg (M)
  • 9 T. Conway (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 8 R. McGree
  • 13 D. Strelec
  • 14 A. Gilbert
  • 17 M. Hamilton
  • 19 S. Nypan
  • 20 M. K. Sene
  • 22 S. Silvera
  • 47 A. Baptiste

Derby

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
  • 6 S. Langas (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 23 J. Ward (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 32 E. Adams (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (M)
  • 20 C. Elder (M)
  • 15 L. Salvesen (F)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Vickers
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 11 C. Blackett-Taylor
  • 14 A. Weimann
  • 16 L. Thompson
  • 19 K. Jackson
  • 24 R. Nyambe
  • 35 C. Nelson
  • 37 O. Eames

Timeline

  1. Derby
    2' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Agyemang · Assist: L. Salvesen
  2. Derby
    22' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    Bobby Clark

    Foul

  3. Middlesbrough
    54' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Browne · On: R. McGree
  4. Middlesbrough
    54' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Hansen · On: D. Strelec
  5. Derby
    67' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    C. Elder

    Foul

  6. Middlesbrough
    71' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Burgzorg · On: S. Nypan
  7. Middlesbrough
    71' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Conway · On: M. K. Sene
  8. Middlesbrough
    75' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    Matt Targett · Assist: H. Hackney
  9. Derby
    80' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Salvesen · On: Kayden Jackson
  10. Derby
    80' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ward · On: R. Nyambe
  11. Middlesbrough
    84' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Whittaker · Assist: H. Hackney
  12. Derby
    88' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Langas · On: C. Blackett-Taylor
  13. Derby
    88' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: A. Weimann
  14. Derby
    88' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: Liam Thompson
  15. Middlesbrough
    89' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Whittaker · On: A. Baptiste

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Derby
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 62%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 6
Corners 9 8
Total Passes 536 180
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 1.53 0.92
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 455 111
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 11 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby's early lead at the 2nd minute was short-lived as Middlesbrough showed immediate fight and control.
  • ▸ The equalizing goal by Matt Targett in the 75th minute shifted the momentum heavily towards Middlesbrough, who capitalized with a decisive second goal.