Match summary
Before kickoff, Middlesbrough (5th, 76 pts) were 19 points ahead of Watford (15th, 57 pts). Before kickoff, Middlesbrough were 5th in the table but 15th on points from the last five league games.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough: Morgan Whittaker (6'), David Strelec (45'), Morgan Whittaker (58'), Tommy Conway (75'), Tommy Conway (90') · Watford: James Abankwah (48')
Key stats
Possession: Middlesbrough 56% · Watford 44% · Total shots: 20-12 · On target: 9-3 · Corners: 6-3
Recent form
Middlesbrough: WDLDL · Watford: LLLDL