Middlesbrough vs Hull City, 2021-22 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Middlesbrough are hosting Hull City
at Riverside Stadium, Perth, Scotland, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Richard Smallwood (Hull City).
- 1': Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 2': Dael Fry (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 2': Foul by George Honeyman (Hull City).
- 3': Brandon Fleming (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough).
- 7': Offside, Middlesbrough. Riley McGree tries a through ball, but Matt Crooks is caught offside.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 12': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Regan Slater.
- 15': Brandon Fleming (Hull City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 15': Foul by Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough).
- 16': Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 19': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Brandon Fleming.
- 23': Foul by Richard Smallwood (Hull City).
- 23': Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 24': Foul by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough).
- 24': Keane Lewis-Potter (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 25': Foul by Sean McLoughlin (Hull City).
- 26': Sean McLoughlin (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Attempt saved. Marc Bola (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 31': Foul by Riley McGree (Middlesbrough).
- 31': George Honeyman (Hull City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 32': Attempt missed. Folarin Balogun (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Aaron Connolly.
- 35': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Sol Bamba replaces Dael Fry because of an injury.
- 36': Attempt missed. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Connolly.
- 38': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Richard Smallwood.
- 40': Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Hull City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Foul by Sol Bamba (Middlesbrough).
- 41': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Regan Slater (Hull City).
- 41': Regan Slater (Hull City) is shown the yellow card.
- 42': Attempt blocked. George Honeyman (Hull City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Longman with a through ball.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Hull City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Middlesbrough 0, Hull City 0.
- 49': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Foul by Jacob Greaves (Hull City).
- 50': Attempt blocked. Folarin Balogun (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Patrick McNair.
- 52': Foul by Riley McGree (Middlesbrough).
- 52': George Honeyman (Hull City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Attempt saved. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Riley McGree.
- 57': Foul by Keane Lewis-Potter (Hull City).
- 57': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Attempt missed. Keane Lewis-Potter (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jacob Greaves.
- 63': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Duncan Watmore replaces Matt Crooks.
- 64': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Josh Coburn replaces Folarin Balogun.
- 66': Offside, Middlesbrough. Duncan Watmore tries a through ball, but Aaron Connolly is caught offside.
- 67': Attempt saved. Regan Slater (Hull City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ryan Longman with a cross.
- 67': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Richard Smallwood.
- 68': Foul by Allahyar Sayyadmanesh (Hull City).
- 68': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
- 70': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
- 73': Attempt saved. Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Duncan Watmore.
- 74': Goal! Middlesbrough 0, Hull City 1. Keane Lewis-Potter (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Richard Smallwood.
- 75': Substitution, Hull City. Tyler Smith replaces Allahyar Sayyadmanesh.
- 76': Foul by Tyler Smith (Hull City).
- 76': Sol Bamba (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Offside, Hull City. George Honeyman tries a through ball, but Tyler Smith is caught offside.
- 80': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sean McLoughlin.
- 81': Richard Smallwood (Hull City) is shown the yellow card.
- 81': Substitution, Hull City. Greg Docherty replaces Richard Smallwood.
- 81': Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
- 81': Foul by George Honeyman (Hull City).
- 81': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Regan Slater (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Keane Lewis-Potter.
- 84': Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Marcus Tavernier.
- 85': Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Foul by George Honeyman (Hull City).
- 85': George Honeyman (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marc Bola.
- 87': Foul by Tyler Smith (Hull City).
- 87': Sol Bamba (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 87': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Sean McLoughlin.
- 88': Substitution, Hull City. Callum Elder replaces Ryan Longman.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jonny Howson with a cross.
- 89': Foul by Greg Docherty (Hull City).
- 89': Patrick McNair (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 89': Greg Docherty (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Attempt missed. Aaron Connolly (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jonny Howson following a set piece situation.
- 90'+2': Offside, Hull City. Keane Lewis-Potter tries a through ball, but Greg Docherty is caught offside.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Anfernee Dijksteel.
- 90'+4': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Matt Ingram.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Middlesbrough 0, Hull City 1.
- 0': Match ends, Middlesbrough 0, Hull City 1.
Statistics
 HUL |
MID |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 7 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 37.9 | Possession | 62.1 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 230 | Accurate Passes | 450 |
| 336 | Passes | 544 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 9 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 65 | Long Balls | 46 |
| 20 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 20 | Tackles | 8 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 19 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 22 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 22 | Clearances | 10 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Riverside Stadium
Location: Perth, Scotland
Attendance: 24,603
Venue: Riverside Stadium
Location: Perth, Scotland
Attendance: 24,603
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 15 | +14 | 31 |
| 2 | Sheffield United | 15 | +12 | 31 |
| 3 | Leeds United | 15 | +15 | 29 |
| 4 | Burnley | 15 | +12 | 27 |
Line-Ups
Middlesbrough (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Lumley (GK) |
| 6 | Dael Fry |
| 17 | Paddy McNair |
| 2 | Anfernee Dijksteel |
| 48 | Riley McGree |
| 25 | Matt Crooks  |
| 16 | Jonathan Howson |
| 27 | Marc Bola |
| 7 | Marcus Tavernier |
| 47 | Folarin Balogun |
| 26 | Aaron Connolly |
Hull City (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Ingram (GK) |
| 17 | Sean McLoughlin |
| 4 | Jacob Greaves |
| 5 | Alfie Jones |
| 6 | Richard Smallwood |
| 27 | Regan Slater |
| 21 | Brandon Fleming |
| 16 | Ryan Longman |
| 20 | Allahyar Sayyad |
| 11 | Keane Lewis-Potter |
| 10 | George Honeyman |
EFL Championship News
Have Mikel Arteta's Arsenal answered questions from critics?
The ESPN FC crew discuss whether Arsenal's win over Nottingham Forest has silenced criticism of the squad.
USMNT 's Josh Sargent out 8 weeks after surgery on groin injury
Norwich forward Josh Sargent underwent surgery for a groin injury and will be out for two months, the second-tier English club has confirmed.
Salazar: Sargent's spot at 2026 World Cup at risk after injury
Sebastian Salazar believes Josh Sargent could miss his opportunity to impress Mauricio Pochettino.
Wayne Rooney's Plymouth fight back from 3-0 down to draw
Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle side fought back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Preston North End in the Championship on Saturday.
English football regulator bill to be introduced to parliament
An independent football regulator (IFR) for the English game is a step closer to becoming reality, with the Football Governance Bill set to be introduced to parliament on Thursday in the House of Lords.