Middlesbrough 2-1 Oxford United
Updated
Middlesbrough won: Middlesbrough 2-1 Oxford United in the Championship (Round 39) on Sat, 29 Mar 2025 at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough goals: Kelechi Iheanacho 48', Neto Borges 80'. Oxford United goals: Michal Helik 38'. Expected goals: 2.40-1.45. Possession: 74-26. Player of the match: Samuel Iling-Junior (8.7).
Match report
Middlesbrough beat Oxford United 2-1
Middlesbrough came from behind to beat Oxford United 2-1 at Riverside Stadium on Saturday 29 March in the Championship.
Michal Helik put Oxford United ahead on 38' (0-1), Kelechi Iheanacho levelled for Middlesbrough on 48' (1-1) and Neto Borges restored Middlesbrough's lead on 80' (2-1).
Middlesbrough had 74% of the ball, shots were 24-9 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.40-1.45.
Samuel Iling-Junior (Middlesbrough) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 24,624. Referee: Matt Donohue.
Match stats
| Middlesbrough | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 74 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.40 | 1.45 |
| Total shots | 24 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 523 (85%) | 141 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total shots | 24 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1): Mark Travers, Anfernee Dijksteel, Jonathan Howson, Neto Borges, Tommy Conway, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Delano Burgzorg, Kelechi Iheanacho, Finn Azaz, Samuel Iling-Junior
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Hidde ter Avest, Michal Helik, Ben Nelson, Ciaron Brown, Will Vaulks, Matthew Phillips, Przemyslaw Placheta, Alex Matos, Siriki Dembele, Mark Harris
Key events
- 38' · Goal · Michal Helik (Oxford United)
- 46' · Substitution · Peter Kioso for Matthew Phillips (Oxford United)
- 48' · Goal · Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)
- 58' · Yellow card · Mark Harris (Oxford United)
- 65' · Substitution · Stanley Mills for Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United)
- 65' · Substitution · Tom Bradshaw for Mark Harris (Oxford United)
- 65' · Substitution · Tyler Goodrham for Siriki Dembele (Oxford United)
- 66' · Substitution · Morgan Whittaker for Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)
- 75' · Substitution · Marcus Forss for Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)
- 80' · Goal · Neto Borges (Middlesbrough)
- 83' · Substitution · Ole Romeny for Hidde ter Avest (Oxford United)
- 85' · Substitution · Rav van den Berg for Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
- 85' · Substitution · Ryan Giles for Samuel Iling-Junior (Middlesbrough)
- 87' · Yellow card · Ole Romeny (Oxford United)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 1994: Middlesbrough 5, draws 3, Oxford United 0.
Questions
Who won Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?
Middlesbrough won, 2-1 (Championship) on Sat, 29 Mar 2025.
When and where is Middlesbrough vs Oxford United?
Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Oxford United?
In 8 league meetings since 1994: Middlesbrough 5 wins, 3 draws, Oxford United 0 wins (goals 20-8).