Match statistics snapshot
- Sunderland fired more attempts (18 vs 8 shots).
- Middlesbrough was more accurate in front of goal (38% on target vs 28%).
- Middlesbrough held more of the ball (54% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Offsides | 0Lead |
| 13Lead | Shots inside the box | 3 |
| 6Lead | Shots off target | 2 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 |
| 5 | Shots outside the box | 5 |
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| 18Lead | Total shots | 8 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Ball possession | 54%Lead |
| 77% | Pass accuracy | 78%Lead |
| 307 | Accurate passes | 372Lead |
| 401 | Total passes | 476Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 8Lead | Corner kicks | 1 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 7Lead | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 1 | Goalkeeper saves | 4Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Sunderland | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 11Lead | Fouls | 14 |
| Red cards | ||
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |