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Championship Matchweek 45
Middlesbrough crestMiddlesbrough
5–1
FT
HT 2–0
Watford crestWatford
  • M. Whittaker 6′
  • D. Strelec 45′
  • M. Whittaker 58′
  • T. Conway 75′ (pen)
  • T. Conway 90′
  • J. Abankwah 48′
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough A. Herczeg

Match report

Middlesbrough thrashed Watford 5-1 in Championship Matchweek 45 at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

M. Whittaker scored 2 goals.

T. Conway struck in the 90th minute for Middlesbrough.

Expected goals finished 2.3 to 0.85, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Brace

M. Whittaker scored 2 goals.

Late drama

T. Conway struck in the 90th minute for Middlesbrough.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.3 to 0.85, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Middlesbrough above · Watford below
  • ⚽M. Whittaker6′
  • ⚽D. StrelecAssist: M. Whittaker45′
  • ⇄A. BanguraM. Targett46′
  • 48′⚽J. AbankwahAssist: K. Keben
  • ⚽M. Whittaker58′
  • 62′⇄E. BoveM. Doumbia
  • 62′⇄J. NgakiaO. Maamma
  • ⇄M. WhittakerT. Conway63′
  • 63′⇄N. MendyJ. Grieves
  • 63′⇄L. KjerrumgaardN. Irankunda
  • ⇄A. MalandaD. Fry64′
  • ⇄S. HansenL. Castledine64′
  • 74′James Abankwah
  • ⚽T. Conway (pen)75′
  • 82′⇄M. BolaT. Ince
  • ⇄J. SarmientoS. Silvera83′
  • Aidan Morris85′
  • 85′Imrân Louza
  • ⚽T. ConwayAssist: D. Strelec90′

Match stats

● Middlesbrough● Watford
Possession 56%
44%
Expected goals (xG) 2.30
0.85
Shots 20
12
Shots on target 9
3
Shots inside the box 9
6
Corners 6
3
Accurate passes 482
370
Saves 2
4
Fouls 8
10
Offsides 0
4
Yellow cards 1
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Middlesbrough4-2-3-1
32 J. Wildsmith
16 A. Browne
25 G. Edmundson
9 T. Conway
6 D. Fry
3 M. Targett
20 M. K. Sene
22 S. Silvera
23 L. Castledine

Manager: Kim Hellberg

Watford3-5-2
12 N. Baxter
7 T. Ince
8 G. Chakvetadze
43 J. Grieves
20 M. Doumbia
34 K. Baah
66 N. Irankunda
3 S. Goglichidze
42 O. Maamma

Manager: Edward Still

Top-rated players

Morgan WhittakerMiddlesbrough · 63′ · 2 goals · 1 assist · 1 key passes
9.9
Tommy ConwayMiddlesbrough · 27′ · 2 goals · 1 key passes
8.9
Matt TargettMiddlesbrough · 45′ · 4 key passes
7.3
Luke AylingMiddlesbrough · 90′
7.2
David StrelecMiddlesbrough · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.2
Alexander GilbertMiddlesbrough · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.0

Questions & answers

What was the score in Middlesbrough vs Watford?

Middlesbrough 5-1 Watford (half-time 2-0).

Where is Middlesbrough vs Watford played?

The match is played at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Who is the referee for Middlesbrough vs Watford?

The appointed referee is A. Herczeg.

What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Watford?

In their last 9 meetings: Middlesbrough 3 wins, Watford 5 wins, 1 draws.