MIDDLESBROUGH. Middlesbrough was capable to reverse the score against Southampton to win 2-1. It was Southampton to strike first with a goal of Adam Armstrong at the 17′. Then it was a goal in the 44′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, Jonathan Howson gave the win to Middlesbrough in the 66′ minute with a penalty.
The match was played at the Riverside Stadium stadium in Middlesbrough on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. In front of 26,141 spectators. The referee was Tim Robinson who was helped by Marc Perry and Steve Meredith. The 4th official was Gavin Ward. The weather was light rain. The temperature was cold at 12.91 degrees Celsius or 55.24 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 71%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 14 Total 15
- 5 On Target 5
- 7 Off Target 6
- 2 Shots blocked 4
- 124 Attack 109
- 51 Dangerous attack 57
- 112 Ball safe 101
- 1 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 7
- 3 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 14 Total 5
- 3 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was just identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
No teams had a vastly superior advantage in terms of ball possession. Middlesbrough was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Southampton that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Southampton was more aggressive with 57 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 5 were on target. Notwithstanding, Middlesbrough was able to find the solution to win this match.
Middlesbrough shot 14 times, 5 on target, 7 off target. On the opposite side, Southampton shot 15 times, 5 on target, 6 off target.
Cards
Middlesbrough received 3 yellow cards (Tommy Smith, Isaiah Jones and Hayden Hackney). Regarding the opposition, Southampton received 1 yellow card (Russell Martin).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Middlesbrough will have 5 points like Rotherham United to hold in the 22nd place. On the opposite side, Southampton will stay with 10 points like Plymouth Argyle, Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers to remain in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Championship, Middlesbrough will play away against Hull City on the 10th of April with a 12-9 head to head statistic in favor of Middlesbrough (4 draws).
Southampton will host Coventry City on the 9th of April with a 4-2 head to head in favor of Southampton (5 draws).
Middlesbrough – Formation
Middlesbrough
73'
44'
58'
Middlesbrough 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 , Rav van den Berg , Dael Fry , Darragh Lenihan , Lewis O’Brien , Jonathan Howson , Hayden Hackney , Isaiah Jones , Matt Crooks , Riley McGree and Josh Coburn .
The home team had on the bench: Emmanuel Latte Lath, Morgan Rogers, Paddy McNair, Samuel Silvera, Lukas Engel, Tommy Smith , Daniel Barlaser, Tom Glover and Sam Greenwood .
Middlesbrough could not rely on the presence of Tommy Smith (injured).
Substitutions
Middlesbrough made 3 changes: Rav van den Berg for Tommy Smith (73′), Matt Crooks for Sam Greenwood (69′) and Isaiah Jones for Samuel Silvera (90′).
Best player: Jonathan Howson
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Middlesbrough was Jonathan Howson.
His rating is with 1 goal, 63 passes (89% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 2 duels out of 3.
Southampton – Formation
Southampton
Southampton started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
Russell Martin played with: Gavin Bazunu , Mason Holgate , Taylor Harwood-Bellis , Jan Bednarek , Kyle Walker-Peters , Flynn Downes , Shea Charles , Will Smallbone , Adam Armstrong , Ché Adams and Ryan Fraser .
These were the players on the bench: Ryan Manning , Stuart Armstrong , Sékou Mara, Alex McCarthy, Joe Aribo , James Bree, Kamaldeen Sulemana , Carlos Alcaraz and Samuel Edozie .
Southampton could not rely on the presence of Ryan Manning (injured).
Substitutions
Southampton made 5 changes: Shea Charles for Samuel Edozie (72′), Mason Holgate for Ryan Manning (46′), Ché Adams for Stuart Armstrong (72′), Ryan Fraser for Kamaldeen Sulemana (69′) and Will Smallbone for Joe Aribo (83′).
Best player: Will Smallbone
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Southampton was Will Smallbone.
His rating is with 49 passes (92% accurate) and 3 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 7. He performed 2 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Championship.
- West Bromwich Albion – Millwall – 0-0
- Swansea City – Sheffield Wednesday – 3-0
- Rotherham United – Preston North End – 1-1
- Plymouth Argyle – Norwich City – 6-2
- Middlesbrough – Southampton – 2-1
- Leicester City – Bristol City – 1-0
- Leeds United – Watford – 3-0
- Ipswich Town – Blackburn Rovers – 4-3
