Match Report
11 points and 11 places separated them: Middlesbrough U21 16th with 27, Ipswich Town U21 5th with 38. The last five rounds placed Ipswich Town U21 no better than 16th for form, against 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.85/1.4 for Middlesbrough U21 and 2.25/2.25 for Ipswich Town U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The last-five ledger: Middlesbrough U21 5/15, Ipswich Town U21 12/15.
Riverside Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 34,988. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Middlesbrough U21 led 4-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 6-1.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough U21: Micah Hamilton (11'), Cruz Ibeh (15'), Cruz Ibeh (43'), Cruz Ibeh (44'), Finley Munroe (70'), Finley Munroe (65') · Ipswich Town U21: Josh Pitts (55')
Key stats
Possession: Middlesbrough U21 47% · Ipswich Town U21 53% · Total shots: 15-21 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 3-8