Match report
Bolton 1-5 Middlesbrough: match report
Middlesbrough dominated Bolton in the Championship with a 5-1 victory at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Friday night.
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Middlesbrough secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Bolton in the Championship on Friday night at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
Aidan Morris opened the scoring for Middlesbrough in the 13th minute with an assist from Amario Cozier-Duberry, making it 1-0.
Will Lankshear doubled the lead in the 31st minute, assisted by Tommy Conway, bringing the score to 2-0.
Bolton pulled one back in the 39th minute when Lewis Brunt scored an own goal, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
In stoppage time of the first half, Thelonius Bair equalised for Bolton with an assist from Gaizka Larrazabal, making it 2-2 at the break.
Middlesbrough regained the lead in the 73rd minute through Amario Cozier-Duberry, assisted by Riley McGree, bringing the score to 3-2.
Just five minutes later, Will Lankshear scored his second of the match, again assisted by Riley McGree, extending the lead to 4-2.
In the 78th minute, Middlesbrough added a fifth goal, sealing the match with a dominant performance. The final score was 5-1.
Bolton received a yellow card in the 63rd minute for Josh Sheehan. Middlesbrough controlled the match with 61% possession and 12 shots on target compared to Bolton's 4.
Following this result, Middlesbrough sit at the top of the Championship table with 25 points, while Bolton are in 16th place with 14 points.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Bolton vs Middlesbrough preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Bolton will face Middlesbrough in the Championship on Friday at 20:00 BST at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Horwich.
Bolton's recent form includes three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches, with a sequence of DWLWW. They drew 0-0 against Southampton last time out after a 3-1 victory over Wolves.
Middlesbrough have been unbeaten in their last five games, with two wins and three draws, showing a solid form of DWWDD. They drew 2-2 with Cardiff in their latest match after a 3-2 win against Stoke City.
In the league table, Middlesbrough sit in third place with 22 points from 11 games, while Bolton are in 15th place with 14 points from the same number of matches.
Historically, Middlesbrough have the upper hand in their recent meetings, winning both of their last two encounters against Bolton. The last match ended 3-0 in favour of Middlesbrough during a friendly in July.
According to the bookmakers, Middlesbrough are the favourites for this match.
Match Events
All events- 86'Sebastian Berhalter(Out: Myles Peart-Harris)
- 79'Riley McGree(Out: Leo Castledine)
- 79'Amario Cozier-Duberry(Out: Jeremy Sarmiento)
- 79'will lankshear(Out: Kyle Joseph)
- 78'will lankshear(2 - 4)(Assist: Riley McGree)
- 74'Kyliane Dong(Out: Xavier Simons)
- 73'Amario Cozier-Duberry(2 - 3)(Assist: Riley McGree)
- 69'Tommy Conway(Out: Max Arfsten)
Match Statistics
All stats- 39%Possession61%
- 0.90Expected Goals (xG)4.20
- 4Shots on Target12
- 2Corners12
- 9Fouls9
Prediction
Live win probability
Bolton 1%Draw 5%Middlesbrough 94%
Middlesbrough is most likely to win the game against Bolton.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionChampionship · Regular Season 12
- VenueToughsheet Community Stadium, Horwich · 28723
- RefereeHooper, Simon
- ForecastWind, 8.26°C
Last five games
BoltonLDWLW
MiddlesbroughWDWWD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 12 | +10 | 25 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | +3 | 23 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | +17 | 22 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | +4 | 21 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | +3 | 21 |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | +12 | 20 |
Highlights
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Bolton vs Middlesbrough: result, stats & highlights
Bolton and Middlesbrough finished 1-5 in the Championship (Regular Season 12) at Toughsheet Community Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Bolton are 18th in the table on 14 points; Middlesbrough are 1st on 25.
Recent form: Bolton LDWLW, Middlesbrough WDWWD.
Head-to-head (last 3): Bolton 0 wins, 0 draws, Middlesbrough 3 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.