"First-half goals from Tommy Conway and Riley McGree were enough to get Kim Hellberg's side over the line, and above Coventry City, as a late red card for Joe Rothwell eased the pressure following Patrick Bamford's goal in the 73rd minute. It was an end-to-end first half as both teams combined for 23 shots before the break, 15 to eight in favour of Boro, with Conway firing over in the sixth minute before Morgan Whittaker headed straight at Michael Cooper for the visitors."
"Boro eventually took the lead in the 19th minute when McGree slid Conway through on goal, and the Scottish striker swept the ball into the bottom-left corner while being challenged. Bamford missed a golden opportunity to equalise after being found by Gustavo Hamer, and he was left to rue that mistake when McGree doubled Boro's advantage on the stroke of half-time, heading in on the rebound after Hayden Hackney struck the post."
"Data Debrief: Boro complete the double Boro have now won four of their last five league games against Sheff United (L1), and have completed the double over them for the first time since 2010-11. The visitors produced 1.44 expected goals (xG) from 19 shots to the Blades' 0.88 from 13 attempts, with Boro's clinical nature proving to be the difference between the two sides at Bramall Lane."
Middlesbrough climbed to the top of the Championship with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. First-half goals from Tommy Conway and Riley McGree gave Boro a 2-0 lead, while Patrick Bamford reduced the deficit in the 73rd minute. The match featured an end-to-end first half with 23 combined shots before the break. McGree registered a goal and an assist and created three chances. The visitors produced 1.44 xG from 19 shots compared with Sheffield United's 0.88 from 13. Joe Rothwell received a late red card on his debut for a reckless challenge, ending Sheffield United's comeback hopes.
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