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Middlesbrough v Ipswich result

Full-time · Middlesbrough 2–1 Ipswich

Championship · · Riverside Stadium

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Middlesbrough 2–1 Ipswich — Middlesbrough won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Middlesbrough beat Ipswich 2–1 at Riverside Stadium in the Championship on Friday 17 October. Ipswich have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Middlesbrough led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Ipswich: an own goal by Cédric Kipré (45’) and Dara O'Shea (76’, assisted by Marcelino Núñez); Middlesbrough: Morgan Whittaker (55’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Middlesbrough 1.86, Ipswich 1.97, from 15 shots to 17 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Matt Donohue, England showed four yellow cards — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Middlesbrough: Alfie Jones (20’), Callum Brittain (42’) and K. Sène (83’); Ipswich: Azor Matusiwa (78’).

What it changes

Middlesbrough move up from second to first (10 league matches played). Middlesbrough have scored 72 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Middlesbrough have conceded 47 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Ipswich stay ninth after this result (nine league matches played). Ipswich have scored 80 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Ipswich have conceded 47 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Dara O'Shea (Ipswich) 6.3, Solomon Brynn (Middlesbrough) 6.2 and Leif Davis (Ipswich) 5.5 led the match.

Next up

Middlesbrough next travel to Watford on 7 November 2026.

Ipswich next host Bournemouth on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Middlesbrough: Watford v Middlesbrough, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Ipswich: Ipswich v Bournemouth, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Middlesbrough 2–1 Ipswich · Championship
  • Venue: Riverside Stadium · Middlesbrough
  • Referee: Matt Donohue, England
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Middlesbrough 3 · draws 2 · Ipswich 1 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Middlesbrough 1W 3D 1L · Ipswich 3W 2D 0L

Middlesbrough 2–1 Ipswich (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.88
Goals
against 0.75 / 1 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 5.43
Corners
against 5 / 4.43 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.5 / 5.14
Shots on target
against 2.13 / 2.57 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.5 / 1.43
Cards
against 1.5 / 3.71 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
3.5 yellows
Referee · Matt Donohue, England
21.67 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 12 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 October 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 5 October 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameMiddlesbrough for / againstLineIpswich for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 0.75 against n 8
2.5standard
1.88 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 5 against n 8
9.5standard
5.43 for · 4.43 against n 7
Shots
11.5 for · 11.88 against n 8
19.5standard
16.57 for · 9.29 against n 7
Shots on target
3.5 for · 2.13 against n 8
8.5standard
5.14 for · 2.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
8.88 for · 11.13 against n 8
21.5standard
10.29 for · 14.71 against n 7
Cards shown
2.5 for · 1.5 against n 8
3.5standard
1.43 for · 3.71 against n 7

Referee: Matt Donohue, England — 3.5 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 21.67 fouls over 12 matches.

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough Defensive

Middlesbrough — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Jones n 889.9
0.96/1
0.11/0
Leif Davis
L. Ayling n 887.4
0.54/0
1.47/3
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H. Hackney n 887.3
1.25/3
0.97/0
Azor Matusiwa
A. Morris n 884.6
1.35/3
2.76/6
—
T. Conway n 875.3
1.25/3
1.66/4
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Middlesbrough — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Jones n 889.9
1.56/4
L. Ayling n 887.4
2.88/5
H. Hackney n 887.3
1.98/4
A. Morris n 884.6
3.58/7
T. Conway n 875.3
1.37/2
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Middlesbrough Attacking

Middlesbrough — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Jones n 889.9
0.42/1
0.32/0
L. Ayling n 887.4
0.53/1
0.11/0
H. Hackney n 887.3
0.54/0
0.32/0
A. Morris n 884.6
1.14/3
0.42/1
T. Conway n 875.3
1.25/3
0.63/1
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Middlesbrough — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Jones n 889.9
0.11/0
00/0
L. Ayling n 887.4
00/0
0.32/0
H. Hackney n 887.3
0.11/0
0.32/0
A. Morris n 884.6
00/0
0.11/0
T. Conway n 875.3
0.32/0
0.11/0
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Ipswich

Ipswich Defensive

Ipswich — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Dara O'Shea n 890
0.11/0
0.54/0
—
Alex Palmer n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
Leif Davis n 888.4
0.84/2
1.87/4
A. Jones
Azor Matusiwa n 887.3
1.25/3
1.25/2
H. Hackney
George Hirst n 871.6
2.46/4
0.93/3
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Ipswich — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Dara O'Shea n 890
0.32/0
Alex Palmer n 890
00/0
Leif Davis n 888.4
0.64/1
Azor Matusiwa n 887.3
2.16/5
George Hirst n 871.6
0.62/2
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Ipswich Attacking

Ipswich — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Dara O'Shea n 890
0.85/1
0.32/0
Alex Palmer n 890
00/0
00/0
Leif Davis n 888.4
0.64/1
0.11/0
Azor Matusiwa n 887.3
0.11/0
00/0
George Hirst n 871.6
2.28/5
1.16/1
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Ipswich — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 5 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Dara O'Shea n 890
00/0
00/0
Alex Palmer n 890
00/0
00/0
Leif Davis n 888.4
00/0
0.11/0
Azor Matusiwa n 887.3
00/0
00/0
George Hirst n 871.6
0.53/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
MiddlesbroughIpswich
48%Possession52%
1.86Expected goals (xG)1.97
15Shots17
5Shots on target5
5Shots off target2
5Blocked shots10
12Shots inside the box10
5Corners9
2Offsides3
12Fouls14
3Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
3Saves4
381Passes407
78%Pass accuracy83%

Middlesbrough Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Brynn9000000007.2
C. Brittain90000010Y5.9
A. Jones90000011Y6.6
D. Fry9000000008.7
M. Targett9000101006.3
A. Browne9000111106.9
H. Hackney9000210107.2
D. Burgzorg8700111107
T. Conway8200111206.3
M. Whittaker6910311007.7
D. Strelec6900102107.2
A. Morris sub2100000006.3
K. Sène sub21000001Y6.7
S. Silvera sub800000006.5
L. Ayling sub30000000–

Ipswich Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Alex Palmer9000000107.2
Darnell Furlong9000000206.5
Dara O'Shea9010220007.9
Cédric Kipré9000000006
Leif Davis9000002207.5
Jaden Philogene-Bidace9000100106.3
Azor Matusiwa84000030Y6.6
Jens-Lys Cajuste6700001106.3
S. Egeli6700100106.2
S. Szmodics6700220005.9
George Hirst6700112006.2
Jack Clarke sub2300000106.7
Marcelino Núñez sub2301002006.9
Ivan Azón sub2300000006.5
Chuba Akpom sub2300000006.5
J. Taylor sub1000000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Middlesbrough v Ipswich — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
MiddlesbroughDWDDL
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game
IpswichDWWDW
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Middlesbrough 3 · 2 draws · Ipswich 1 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2024-04-13 Ipswich 1–1 Middlesbrough
  • 2023-12-09 Middlesbrough 0–2 Ipswich
  • 2018-12-29 Middlesbrough 2–0 Ipswich
  • 2018-10-02 Ipswich 0–2 Middlesbrough
  • 2018-05-06 Ipswich 2–2 Middlesbrough
  • 2017-12-09 Middlesbrough 2–0 Ipswich
League standing · 2025/26
Middlesbrough#5 pos80 pts46 pl+25 GD
Ipswich#2 pos84 pts46 pl+33 GD
Goals per game
Middlesbrough scored1.57
Ipswich scored1.74
Middlesbrough conceded1.02
Ipswich conceded1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Ipswich?
In their last 6 meetings, Middlesbrough won 3, Ipswich won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Middlesbrough and Ipswich?
Recent form — Middlesbrough 1W 3D 1L; Ipswich 3W 2D 0L.

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