Match Report
3 points for Burnley (24th), 14 for Middlesbrough (3rd): an 11-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 1.14/2.29 for Burnley and 2/1.43 for Middlesbrough (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
Burnley were winless in 15. Over the last five, Burnley had taken 3 of 15 points to Middlesbrough's 12.
The head-to-head ledger counts 17 games: 6 Burnley wins, 6 for Middlesbrough, 5 draws, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 41% of the meetings went to the host. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 35% of meetings.
The venue was Turf Moor, with room for 22,546 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Middlesbrough led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Burnley: Ugo Raghouber (54') · Middlesbrough: Aidan Morris (23')
Key stats
Possession: Burnley 42% · Middlesbrough 58% · Total shots: 11-10 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 5-1