Match Report
Middlesbrough U23 claimed a 3-2 victory over Sunderland 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 Sunderland U23 in 13th. In 3 previous meetings (2018–2021), Middlesbrough U23 have won 1, Sunderland U23 0, with 2 draws. Middlesbrough U23 had scored 31 goals this season (1.2 per game), Sunderland U23 had 35 (1.3 per game). Middlesbrough U23's goals came from C. Kavanagh (20'), C. Kavanagh (30'), C. Kavanagh (90'); Sunderland U23 scored through B. Mbunga-Kimpioka (41'), Arbenit Xhemajli (52'). Match stats: possession 37%-63%, shots 9-10, on target 4-4, corners 2-2. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
Middlesbrough U23 and Sunderland U23 go head to head at Rockliffe Park in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.
Points-wise it is 26 for Middlesbrough U23 (11th) and 24 for Sunderland U23 (13th).
Across 3 meetings since 2018, honours split 1 to Middlesbrough U23 and 0 to Sunderland U23, with 2 draws.
Middlesbrough U23 came out on top: the game ended 3-2.
Rockliffe Park staged the fixture, a ground that holds 34,988. R. Ellis took charge of the match — our records show 100 games refereed with an average of 1.3 yellow cards per game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Middlesbrough U23 led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough U23: C. Kavanagh (20'), C. Kavanagh (30'), C. Kavanagh (90') · Sunderland U23: B. Mbunga-Kimpioka (41'), Arbenit Xhemajli (52')
Key stats
Possession: Middlesbrough U23 37% · Sunderland U23 63% · Total shots: 9-10 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 2-2