Middlesbrough v QPR result
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Middlesbrough 3–1 QPR — Middlesbrough won this Championship match.
The result
Middlesbrough beat QPR 3–1 at Riverside Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 13 December. Middlesbrough have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions. QPR have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Middlesbrough led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Middlesbrough: David Strelec (30’, assisted by Hayden Hackney), Morgan Whittaker (36’, assisted by Solomon Brynn) and Tommy Conway (50’ pen); QPR: Nicolas Madsen (70’ pen).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Middlesbrough 2.29, QPR 1.30, from 18 shots to 13 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
Josh Smith, England showed one yellow card — against 4.3 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Middlesbrough: Riley McGree (32’).
What it changes
Middlesbrough stay second after this result (21 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.
QPR move down from sixth to ninth (21 league matches played). QPR have scored 61 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). QPR have conceded 73 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.
Middlesbrough have won their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) 8.2, Nicolas Madsen (QPR) 7.8 and Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) 5.8 led the match.
Head-to-head
Middlesbrough are unbeaten in the last three meetings with QPR.
Next up
Middlesbrough next host Bristol City on 21 November 2026.
QPR next travel to Millwall on 21 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 QPR: Millwall v QPR, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Middlesbrough 3–1 QPR · Championship
- Venue: Riverside Stadium · Middlesbrough
- Referee: Josh Smith, England
- Head-to-head (last 6): Middlesbrough 4 · draws 0 · QPR 2 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Middlesbrough 3W 1D 1L · QPR 4W 0D 1L
Middlesbrough 3–1 QPR (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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 9 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Middlesbrough for / against | Line | QPR for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.38 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.13 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.13 for · 9.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.5 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.63 for · 8.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 0.88 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Josh Smith, England — 4.31 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.85 fouls over 13 matches.
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Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Brynn | 20 | 901800 min | 341.7 /90 | 211.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Brynn n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
Middlesbrough Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Jones | 20 | 891779 min | 321.6 /90 | 191 /90 | 191 /90 | 773.9 /90 | 180.9 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| C. Brittain | 20 | 881764 min | 291.5 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 854.3 /90 | 221.1 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| L. Ayling | 17 | 821389 min | 291.9 /90 | 151 /90 | 151 /90 | 875.6 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| M. Targett | 17 | 771309 min | 191.3 /90 | 231.6 /90 | 40.3 /90 | 463.2 /90 | 90.6 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| G. Edmundson | 4 | 45181 min | 21 /90 | 52.5 /90 | 10.5 /90 | 73.5 /90 | 21 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Hackney n 8 | 85.8 | 1.6 | 2.2 | N. Madsen |
| T. Conway n 8 | 78.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 | — |
| S. Brynn n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 | — |
| A. Jones n 8 | 87.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | J. Dunne |
| C. Brittain n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.6 | J. Dunne |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Hackney n 8 | 85.8 | 2.2 |
| T. Conway n 8 | 78.8 | 0.3 |
| A. Jones n 8 | 87.5 | 1.7 |
| C. Brittain n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
| M. Whittaker n 8 | 71 | 1.6 |
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Middlesbrough Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Conway | 21 | 751583 min | 20.1 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 181 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 231.3 /90 | 90.5 /90 |
| K. Sène | 13 | 33423 min | 20.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 30.6 /90 | 20.4 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
| D. Strelec | 12 | 50603 min | 20.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 131.9 /90 | 60.9 /90 | 50.7 /90 | 71 /90 |
| S. Silvera | 11 | 65711 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 81 /90 |
| H. Hackney | 21 | 841768 min | 30.2 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 261.3 /90 | 90.5 /90 | 281.4 /90 | 281.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Hackney n 8 | 85.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| T. Conway n 8 | 78.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| S. Brynn n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Jones n 8 | 87.5 | 0.1 | 0 |
| C. Brittain n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Hackney n 8 | 85.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| T. Conway n 8 | 78.8 | 0 | 0.1 |
| S. Brynn n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Jones n 8 | 87.5 | 0 | 0.1 |
| C. Brittain n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 |
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QPR
QPR Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Nardi | 15 | 891331 min | 372.5 /90 | 201.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| B. Hamer | 3 | 66199 min | 52.3 /90 | 20.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Nardi n 8 | 87.6 | 2.2 |
| B. Hamer n 3 | 66.3 | 2.3 |
QPR Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Dunne | 18 | 881592 min | 301.7 /90 | 171 /90 | 110.6 /90 | 1307.3 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| A. Mbengue | 18 | 791418 min | 261.7 /90 | 130.8 /90 | 70.4 /90 | 845.3 /90 | 211.3 /90 | 70.4 /90 |
| S. Cook | 13 | 841097 min | 60.5 /90 | 110.9 /90 | 121 /90 | 625.1 /90 | 60.5 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
| R. Norrington-Davies | 13 | 781008 min | 222 /90 | 90.8 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 766.8 /90 | 141.3 /90 | 40.4 /90 |
| S. Field | 9 | 73661 min | 121.6 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 81.1 /90 | 395.3 /90 | 50.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Burrell n 8 | 90 | 1 | 0.6 | — |
| N. Madsen n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.3 | H. Hackney |
| J. Dunne n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.4 | C. Brittain |
| A. Mbengue n 8 | 83.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | — |
| R. Kone n 8 | 63 | 2.1 | 0.2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Burrell n 8 | 90 | 0.1 |
| N. Madsen n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| J. Dunne n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| A. Mbengue n 8 | 83.1 | 1.9 |
| R. Kone n 8 | 63 | 2 |
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QPR Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Burrell | 21 | 711491 min | 90.5 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 281.7 /90 | 191.1 /90 | 171 /90 | 90.5 /90 |
| Rayan Jawad Kolli | 6 | 47283 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 41.3 /90 | 20.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 31 /90 |
| M. Frey | 6 | 43255 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 31.1 /90 | 10.4 /90 | 20.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| N. Madsen | 20 | 821637 min | 10.1 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 140.8 /90 | 70.4 /90 | 241.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| R. Kone | 18 | 701265 min | 40.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 211.5 /90 | 60.4 /90 | 151.1 /90 | 120.9 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Burrell n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| N. Madsen n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| J. Dunne n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| A. Mbengue n 8 | 83.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| R. Kone n 8 | 63 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Burrell n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0 |
| N. Madsen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| J. Dunne n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Mbengue n 8 | 83.1 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Kone n 8 | 63 | 0 | 0.2 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Middlesbrough | QPR | |
|---|---|---|
| 63% | Possession | 37% |
| 2.29 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 |
| 18 | Shots | 13 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 13 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 9 | Corners | 4 |
| 3 | Offsides | 4 |
| 13 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 496 | Passes | 289 |
| 85% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Middlesbrough Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Brynn | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Brittain | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| L. Ayling | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Jones | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Targett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Browne | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Hackney | 89 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Whittaker | 83 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| T. Conway | 65 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. McGree | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.7 |
| D. Strelec | 64 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Gilbert sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Sène sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. Burgzorg sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Silvera sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Micah Hamilton sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
QPR Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Nardi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Dunne | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| P. Smyth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Varane | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 |
| N. Madsen | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. Burrell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| A. Mbengue | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Kone | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Norrington-Davies | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| J. Clarke-Salter | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| K. Saito | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.6 |
| S. Cook sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Dembélé sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| João Henrique sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Frey sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Kieran Morgan sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
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 QPR — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-03-11 Middlesbrough 2–1 QPR
- 2024-11-05 QPR 1–4 Middlesbrough
- 2024-03-09 QPR 0–2 Middlesbrough
- 2023-09-02 Middlesbrough 0–2 QPR
- 2023-02-18 Middlesbrough 3–1 QPR
- 2022-08-06 QPR 3–2 Middlesbrough
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and QPR?
- In their last 6 meetings, Middlesbrough won 4, QPR won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Middlesbrough and QPR?
- Recent form — Middlesbrough 3W 1D 1L; QPR 4W 0D 1L.
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