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Middlesbrough v Luton result

Full-time · Middlesbrough 5–1 Luton

Championship · · Riverside Stadium

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Middlesbrough 5–1 Luton — Middlesbrough won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Middlesbrough beat Luton 5–1 at Riverside Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 9 November. Luton have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Middlesbrough led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Middlesbrough: Delano Burgzorg (30’, assisted by Ben Doak; 54’, assisted by Emmanuel Latte Lath), Emmanuel Latte Lath (42’, assisted by Finn Azaz) and Finn Azaz (51’, assisted by Ben Doak; 87’, assisted by Luke Ayling); Luton: Jordan Clark (77’, assisted by Tom Krauß).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Middlesbrough 1.32, Luton 0.32, from 11 shots to 5 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

T. Harrington showed five yellow cards — against 2.9 yellows a game across the last 15 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Middlesbrough: Delano Burgzorg (31’); Luton: S. Baptiste (15’), Daiki Hashioka (49’), Jordan Clark (62’) and Carlton Morris (66’).

What it changes

Middlesbrough have scored 29 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 16 games, ranked per game). Middlesbrough have conceded 19 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Luton have scored 18 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 16 games, ranked per game). Luton have conceded 26 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Middlesbrough’s four-goal margin was the biggest of round 15, across 12 matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) 11.3, Ben Doak (Middlesbrough) 10.8 and Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough) 8.0 led the match.

Next up

Middlesbrough next host Bristol City on 21 November 2026.

Luton next host Cambridge United on 14 November 2026.

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

Next for Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough v Bristol City, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Luton: Luton v Cambridge United, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Middlesbrough 5–1 Luton · Championship
  • Venue: Riverside Stadium · Middlesbrough
  • Referee: T. Harrington
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Middlesbrough 3 · draws 1 · Luton 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Middlesbrough 2W 1D 2L · Luton 2W 1D 2L

Middlesbrough 5–1 Luton (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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.83 / 6.4
Corners
against 5.5 / 5.6 · 2 of the last 3 over 9.5
over 5 matches
5.83 / 4
Shots on target
against 3 / 6.6 · 2 of the last 3 over 8.5
over 5 matches
2.5 / 2.8
Cards
against 3 / 2.6 · 2 of the last 3 over 3.5
over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 November 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 6 November 2024. 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 / againstLineLuton for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
4.83 for · 5.5 against n 6
9.5standard
6.4 for · 5.6 against n 5
Shots
14.5 for · 8.83 against n 6
19.5standard
12.2 for · 15.6 against n 5
Shots on target
5.83 for · 3 against n 6
8.5standard
4 for · 6.6 against n 5
Fouls committed
8.17 for · 12.33 against n 6
21.5standard
12.2 for · 11.2 against n 5
Cards shown
2.5 for · 3 against n 6
3.5standard
2.8 for · 2.6 against n 5

Referee: T. Harrington.

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 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Ayling n 886.6
0.53/1
1.26/2
M. McGuinness
Finn Azaz n 878.3
0.64/0
1.45/3
E. Adebayo
S. Dieng n 890
00/0
00/0
—
A. Morris n 887.8
0.64/1
2.17/6
—
H. Hackney n 880.8
1.46/3
1.34/2
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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 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Ayling n 886.6
2.77/5
Finn Azaz n 878.3
0.74/1
S. Dieng n 890
00/0
A. Morris n 887.8
2.27/6
H. Hackney n 880.8
1.44/3
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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 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Ayling n 886.6
0.54/0
00/0
Finn Azaz n 878.3
1.66/4
0.95/1
S. Dieng n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Morris n 887.8
0.94/3
00/0
H. Hackney n 880.8
1.56/4
14/2
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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 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Ayling n 886.6
00/0
00/0
Finn Azaz n 878.3
0.11/0
0.32/0
S. Dieng n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Morris n 887.8
00/0
00/0
H. Hackney n 880.8
0.32/0
00/0
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Luton

Luton Defensive

Luton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Adebayo n 868.8
2.65/5
1.35/2
Finn Azaz
A. Doughty n 890
1.58/2
0.43/0
—
J. Clark n 888
1.24/2
1.25/3
—
T. Kaminski n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
M. McGuinness n 890
1.47/3
0.53/1
L. Ayling
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Luton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Adebayo n 868.8
0.52/1
A. Doughty n 890
38/6
J. Clark n 888
27/6
T. Kaminski n 890
00/0
M. McGuinness n 890
1.15/2
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Luton Attacking

Luton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
E. Adebayo n 868.8
27/4
1.15/2
A. Doughty n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
J. Clark n 888
0.94/2
0.53/1
T. Kaminski n 890
00/0
00/0
M. McGuinness n 890
0.85/1
0.11/0
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Luton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 6 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Adebayo n 868.8
0.32/0
00/0
A. Doughty n 890
00/0
0.43/0
J. Clark n 888
0.32/0
00/0
T. Kaminski n 890
00/0
0.11/0
M. McGuinness n 890
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
MiddlesbroughLuton
52%Possession48%
1.32Expected goals (xG)0.32
11Shots5
6Shots on target3
4Shots off target1
1Blocked shots1
9Shots inside the box3
1Corners1
2Offsides5
6Fouls15
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Saves1
520Passes472
82%Pass accuracy81%

Middlesbrough Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Dieng9000000006.7
A. Dijksteel9000000607.2
M. Clarke9000000206.6
L. Ayling9001102107
H. Hackney9000200107.3
Finn Azaz9021223008.9
B. Doak8102113208.2
G. Edmundson7500000106.9
A. Morris7100101507.6
D. Burgzorg71202210Y8.2
Emmanuel Latte Lath7111111107.9
Micah Hamilton sub1900000004.6
D. Barlaser sub1900000006.5
T. Conway sub1900001006.7
D. Fry sub1500000006.2
I. Jones sub900000006.3

Luton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
T. Kaminski9000000005.5
T. Mengi9000000305.9
M. McGuinness9000000205.9
T. Holmes9000000306.2
D. Hashioka90000004Y6.5
T. Chong9000001106.2
L. Walsh5900100006.2
E. Adebayo5900000006.7
S. Baptiste55000011Y6.3
C. Woodrow5500220006.7
A. Bell4500000006.5
V. Moses sub4500000006.3
T. Krauß sub3501001207.2
C. Morris sub35000000Y6.5
M. Nakamba sub3100000006.7
J. Clark sub31101100Y6.9

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 Luton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
MiddlesbroughLWDLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
LutonWLLDW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Middlesbrough 3 · 1 draw · Luton 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2023-04-24 Luton 2–1 Middlesbrough
  • 2022-12-10 Middlesbrough 2–1 Luton
  • 2022-03-05 Middlesbrough 2–1 Luton
  • 2021-11-02 Luton 3–1 Middlesbrough
  • 2021-05-01 Luton 1–1 Middlesbrough
  • 2020-12-16 Middlesbrough 1–0 Luton
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Middlesbrough#10 pos64 pts46 pl+8 GD
Luton#22 pos49 pts46 pl-24 GD
Goals per game
Middlesbrough scored1.39
Luton scored0.98
Middlesbrough conceded1.22
Luton conceded1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Luton?
In their last 6 meetings, Middlesbrough won 3, Luton won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Middlesbrough and Luton?
Recent form — Middlesbrough 2W 1D 2L; Luton 2W 1D 2L.

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