Match Report
Middlesbrough U23 claimed a 4-2 victory over Newcastle Utd U23 in the Premier League 2 Divison Two (Regular Season). Before the match, Middlesbrough U23 were 11th in the Premier League 2 Divison Two table with Newcastle Utd U23 in 8th. Newcastle Utd U23 have the edge in previous meetings (2019–2020), with 1 win from 2 games. Middlesbrough U23 had scored 31 goals this season (1.2 per game), Newcastle Utd U23 had 51 (2.0 per game). Middlesbrough U23's goals came from A. Lindo (1'), J. Gibson (11'), B. Bilongo (66'), S. Finch (90'); Newcastle Utd U23 scored through C. Wiggett (55'), I. Westendorf (67'). Match stats: possession 56%-44%, shots 18-8, on target 7-3, corners 12-2. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Newcastle Utd U23 take on Middlesbrough U23 in the Premier League 2 Divison Two at Rockliffe Park.
Middlesbrough U23 come in 11th with 26 points, while Newcastle Utd U23 sit 8th with 38 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2019, the two sides have met 2 times, with 0 wins for Middlesbrough U23, 1 for Newcastle Utd U23 and 1 draw.
Middlesbrough U23 came out on top: the game ended 4-2.
Rockliffe Park, capacity 34,988, hosted the game. With 100 matches recorded and 1.7 yellow cards per game, S. Jackson was the man in the middle. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Middlesbrough U23 led 2-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough U23: A. Lindo (1'), J. Gibson (11'), B. Bilongo (66'), S. Finch (90') · Newcastle Utd U23: C. Wiggett (55'), I. Westendorf (67')
Key stats
Possession: Middlesbrough U23 56% · Newcastle Utd U23 44% · Total shots: 18-8 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 12-2