Match statistics snapshot
- Sunderland fired more attempts (9 vs 6 shots).
- Middlesbrough was more accurate in front of goal (67% on target vs 33%).
- Sunderland held more of the ball (54% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Shots inside the box | 4Lead |
| 2 | Shots off target | 4Lead |
| 4 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 |
| 4 | Shots outside the box | 5Lead |
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| 6 | Total shots | 9Lead |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Ball possession | 54%Lead |
| 71% | Pass accuracy | 72%Lead |
| 263 | Accurate passes | 307Lead |
| 368 | Total passes | 428Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corner kicks | 5Lead |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Blocked shots | 2Lead |
| 3 | Goalkeeper saves | 3 |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 12Lead | Fouls | 17 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1Lead | Yellow cards | 4 |