Sheffield Utd 1-2 Middlesbrough
Updated
Middlesbrough won: Sheffield Utd 1-2 Middlesbrough in the Championship (Round 31) on Mon, 9 Feb 2026 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Sheffield Utd goals: Patrick Bamford 73'. Middlesbrough goals: Tommy Conway 19', Riley McGree 45'. Sent off: Joe Rothwell (80'). Expected goals: 1.11-1.73. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Riley McGree (8.7).
Match report
Middlesbrough beat Sheffield Utd 2-1
Middlesbrough edged Sheffield Utd 2-1 away from home at Bramall Lane on Monday 9 February in the Championship.
Tommy Conway put Middlesbrough ahead on 19' (0-1), Riley McGree made it 0-2 on 45' and Patrick Bamford pulled one back for Sheffield Utd on 73' (1-2).
Joe Rothwell (Sheffield Utd) was sent off on 80'.
Sheffield Utd had 37% of the ball, shots were 13-19 (5-9 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-1.73.
Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 27,764. Referee: Gavin Ward.
Match stats
| Sheffield Utd | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 1.73 |
| Total shots | 13 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 35 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 206 (74%) | 389 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total shots | 13 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 14 |
Lineups
Sheffield Utd (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper, Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Harrison Burrows, Ollie Arblaster, Sydie Peck, Andre Brooks, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Patrick Bamford
Middlesbrough (4-3-3): Solomon Brynn, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Adilson Malanda, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway, Riley McGree
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
- 45' · Goal · Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)
- 46' · Substitution · Joe Rothwell for Ollie Arblaster (Sheffield Utd)
- 65' · Yellow card · Andre Brooks (Sheffield Utd)
- 67' · Substitution · Alex Gilbert for Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)
- 67' · Substitution · Tyrese Campbell for Callum O'Hare (Sheffield Utd)
- 67' · Substitution · Kalvin Phillips for Sydie Peck (Sheffield Utd)
- 69' · Yellow card · Callum Brittain (Middlesbrough)
- 73' · Goal · Patrick Bamford (Sheffield Utd)
- 76' · Yellow card · Kalvin Phillips (Sheffield Utd)
- 77' · Yellow card · Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)
- 78' · Substitution · Dael Fry for Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
- 78' · Substitution · David Strelec for Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
- 80' · Red card · Joe Rothwell (Sheffield Utd)
- 84' · Substitution · Leo Hjelde for Harrison Burrows (Sheffield Utd)
- 88' · Substitution · Jeremy Sarmiento for Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield Utd)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1994: Sheffield Utd 8, draws 4, Middlesbrough 10.
Questions
Who won Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough won, 1-2 (Championship) on Mon, 9 Feb 2026.
When and where is Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough?
Mon, 9 Feb 2026, 20:01 UTC at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Middlesbrough?
In 22 league meetings since 1994: Sheffield Utd 8 wins, 4 draws, Middlesbrough 10 wins (goals 24-28).