Match summary
AZ had won 5 matches in a row before this one.

| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 12 | W5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15/15 | 12-5 |
| Middlesbrough | 15 | W1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12/15 | 10-5 |
AZ had won 5 matches in a row before this one.