MIDDLESBROUGH. Blackpool found a way to turn the table against Middlesbrough to win 2-1. It was Middlesbrough to strike first with an early goal of M. Tavernier at the 8′. Then it was a goal in the 62′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, G. Hall gave the win to Blackpool in the 78′ minute with an own goal.

The match was played at the Riverside Stadium stadium in Middlesbrough on Saturday and it started at 2:00 pm local time. The referee was David Webb with the assistance of Andrew Dallison and Matt McGrath. The 4th official was Anthony Backhouse. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 20.2 degrees Celsius or 68.34 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 55%.​

Middlesbrough started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1). On the opposite side, Blackpool adopted a conservative formation (4-4-2).

Middlesbrough – Formation

The manager Neil Warnock decided to play with the following team: Joe Lumley (6.3), Anfernee Dijksteel (6.6), Grant Hall (6.7), Dael Fry (7.3), Lee Peltier (7.0), Jonathan Howson (6.8), James Léa Siliki (6.2), Marcus Tavernier (7.9), Matt Crooks (6.8), Onel Hernández (6.7) and Andraž Šporar (7.0).

The home team had on the bench: Sol Bamba, Isaiah Jones (6.6), Uche Ikpeazu (6.4), Martín Payero (6.8), Luke Daniels, Toyosi Olusanya and Duncan Watmore.

Best player: Marcus Tavernier​

The player that probably impressed the most for Middlesbrough was Marcus Tavernier.

His rating is (7.9) with 1 goal, 35 passes (62% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 11 duels out of 20. He performed 2 crosses.

Blackpool – Formation

On the opposite side, Neil Critchley played with: Chris Maxwell (6.8), Dujon Sterling (6.7), Marvin Ekpiteta (7.3), Richard Keogh (7.6), Luke Garbutt (6.8), Josh Bowler (5.9), Ryan Wintle (7.1), Kenneth Dougall (6.6), Keshi Anderson (6.2), Shayne Lavery (6.1) and Tyreece John-Jules (6.8).

They had on the bench: James Husband, Callum Connolly, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Daniel Grimshaw, Gary Madine (6.5), Sonny Carey and Jerry Yates (6.7).

Best player: Richard Keogh​

The player that probably impressed the most for Blackpool was Richard Keogh even if he didn’t score any goal.

His rating is (7.6) with 48 passes (81% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 3 duels out of 5.

Match Statistics​

There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Middlesbrough was in possession of the ball for 49% of the time vs. Blackpool that controlled the ball for 51% of the time.

Middlesbrough was more aggressive with 57 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 1 were on target. Even so, Blackpool succeeded in find the solution to win this encounter.​

Middlesbrough shot 9 times, 1 on target, 8 off target. On the opposite side, Blackpool shot 11 times, 2 on target, 9 off target.

Cards

Middlesbrough received 2 yellow cards (D. Fry and M. Crooks). On the opposite side, Blackpool received 1 yellow card (J. Gabriel).

Standings

After this match, Middlesbrough will stay with 9 points like Preston North End and Sheffield United to stay in the 15th place. On the other side, Blackpool will have 8 points like Barnsley and Millwall to stay in the 19th place.

In the next match in the Championship, Middlesbrough will play away with Reading on the 25th of September with a 12-7 head to head statistic in favor of Middlesbrough (5 draws). Blackpool will host against Barnsley on the 25th of September with a 6-4 head to head statistic in favor of Barnsley (5 draws).

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Championship.​

• Hull City – Sheffield United – 1-3
• Barnsley – Blackburn Rovers – 0-0
• Cardiff City – AFC Bournemouth – 0-1
• Derby County – Stoke City – 2-1
• Fulham – Reading – 1-2
• Huddersfield Town – Nottingham Forest – 0-2
• Luton Town – Swansea City – 3-3
• Middlesbrough – Blackpool – 1-2
• Millwall – Coventry City – 1-1
• Peterborough United – Birmingham City – 3-0
• Preston North End – West Bromwich Albion – 1-1
• Queens Park Rangers – Bristol City – 1-2