MIDDLESBROUGH. Middlesbrough succeeded in reverse the score against Queens Park Rangers. Middlesbrough got an early 2-0 lead with 2 goals from Chuba Akpom (64′) and Chuba Akpom (77′). Queens Park Rangers tried to recover with a goal from Ilias Chair (89′). Notwithstanding, the match was closed by a goal (90′) scored by Riley McGree for Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough was surely better in terms of ball possession (61%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
Chuba Akpom missed a penalty (77′) for Middlesbrough.
The match was played at the Riverside Stadium stadium in Middlesbrough on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was David Webb assisted by Craig Taylor and Ian Cooper. The 4th official was Andy Haines.
Match Statistics
- ! 39 Ball Possession 61
Shots
- 10 Total 12
- 2 On Target 9
- 4 Off Target 1
- 4 Shots blocked 2
- 108 Attack 80
- 50 Dangerous attack 36
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 1
- 9 Corners 9
- 3 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 12 Total 5
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 1 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Middlesbrough had a superior ball possession 61% while Queens Park Rangers was struggling with a 39% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Queens Park Rangers was more aggressive with 50 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 2 were on target. Nonetheless, Middlesbrough was capable to find the solution to win this contest.
Queens Park Rangers shot 9 times, 2 on target, 3 off target. On the opposite side, Middlesbrough shot 12 times, 9 on target, 1 off target.
Cards
Queens Park Rangers didn’t receive any yellow card. Talking about the opposition, Middlesbrough received 1 yellow card (Chuba Akpom).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Queens Park Rangers will stay with 39 points to hold in the 17th place. Talking about the opposition, Middlesbrough will have 57 points to remain in the 3rd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Championship, Queens Park Rangers will host Bristol City on the 6th of May with a 9-8 head to head record in favor of Bristol City (7 draws).
Middlesbrough will host Coventry City on the 6th of May with a 4-4 head to head stats.
Queens Park Rangers – Formation
Queens Park Rangers
89'
69'
Queens Park Rangers started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Michael Carrick decided to play with the following team: Seny Dieng , Osman Kakay , Jimmy Dunne , Robert Dickie , Kenneth Paal , Samuel Field , Andre Dozzell , Tim Iroegbunam , Ilias Chair , Jamal Lowe and Chris Martin .
The home team had on the bench: Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Jordan Archer, Albert Adomah , Aaron Drewe, Alexander Aoraha, Joseph Gubbins and Stefan Johansen.
Substitutions
Queens Park Rangers made only 1 change substituting Andre Dozzell for Albert Danquah Adomah (69′).
Best player: Seny Dieng
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Queens Park Rangers was the goalkeeper: Seny Dieng. His rating is 7.74. He saved 1 penalty. He performed 6 saves.
Middlesbrough – Formation
Middlesbrough
65'
Middlesbrough started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Neil Critchley played with: Zack Steffen , Tommy Smith , Paddy McNair , Darragh Lenihan , Ryan Giles , Daniel Barlaser , Hayden Hackney , Aaron Ramsey , Chuba Akpom , Riley McGree and Cameron Archer .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Liam Roberts, Alex Mowatt , Dael Fry, Marc Bola, Matt Crooks , Jonathan Howson and Marcus Forss.
Substitutions
Middlesbrough made 4 changes: A. Ramsey for Jonathan Howson (78′), Cameron Archer for Matt Crooks (78′), Dan Barlaser for Alex Mowatt (88′) and H. Hackney for Marc Bola (90′).
Best player: Riley McGree
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Middlesbrough was Riley McGree.
His rating is with 1 goal, 37 passes (81% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 7. He hit the woodwork once times.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Championship.
- Wigan Athletic – Norwich City – 0-0
- Sunderland – Bristol City – 1-1
- Rotherham United – Coventry City – 0-2
- Millwall – Sheffield United – 3-2
- Middlesbrough – Queens Park Rangers – 3-1
- Luton Town – Burnley – 0-1
- Hull City – Preston North End – 0-0
- Huddersfield Town – Birmingham City – 2-1
- Blackpool – Stoke City – 1-0
- Blackburn Rovers – Swansea City – 1-0
