Rotherham - Middlesbrough - 26 December 2023 Championship - (1-0)

Can Middlesbrough capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Rotherham's half?

Rotherham have a goal kick.

Matt Crooks's header is off-target for Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough are in shooting range from this free kick.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Goal kick for Rotherham at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Andrew Kitchen.

Leam Nathan Richardson is making the team's fourth substitution at AESSEAL New York Stadium with Cafu replacing Jordan Hugill.

Rotherham have a goal kick.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Andrew Kitchen.

Calum Kavanagh is on a sub for Sam Silvera for Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough make their fourth substitution with Matt Crooks replacing Jonny Howson.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Rotherham's Sam Clucas is back in action after a slight knock.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Sam Clucas.

Ball goes out of play for a Rotherham goal kick.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Andrew Kitchen.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotherham.

Throw-in high up the field for Middlesbrough in Rotherham.

The home team replace Jamie Lindsay with Sam Clucas.

Rotherham needs to be cautious. Middlesbrough have an attacking throw-in.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Andrew Kitchen.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough are on the attack at AESSEAL New York Stadium, where Riley McGree is presented with a great scoring opportunity. But the ball hits the upright!

Rotherham are whistled for offside.

Goal kick for Rotherham at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Lukas Engel is replacing Alex Bangura for Middlesbrough at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Andrew Kitchen.

Josh Coburn is replacing Anfernee Dijksteel for the away team.

Can Middlesbrough capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Rotherham's half?

Cohen Bramall is on target to give Rotherham a 1-0 advantage. Oliver Rathbone instrumental with a fine assist.

Throw-in for Rotherham in the half of Middlesbrough.

Michael Carrick (Middlesbrough) is making a first substitution, with Riley McGree replacing Sam Greenwood.

Andrew Kitchen awards Rotherham a goal kick.

Rotherham needs to be cautious. Middlesbrough have an attacking throw-in.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough close to the penalty box.

Rotherham make their second substitution with Tom Eaves replacing Sam Nombe.

The home team have replaced Dexter Lembikisa with Arvin Appiah. This is the first substitution made today by Leam Nathan Richardson.

Throw-in for Rotherham in their own half.

Goal kick for Middlesbrough at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Free kick for Rotherham in the half of Middlesbrough.

Andrew Kitchen signals a free kick to Rotherham in their own half.

In Rotherham a free kick has been awarded the away team.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball goes out of play for a Rotherham goal kick.

Middlesbrough are pushing forward but Sam Silvera's finish is wide of the goal.

Middlesbrough awarded a throw-in in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotherham.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Andrew Kitchen awards the home team a throw-in.

Ball safe as Rotherham is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Rotherham will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Rotherham territory.

Andrew Kitchen signals a free kick to Rotherham in their own half.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Free kick Rotherham.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Middlesbrough is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Middlesbrough awarded a throw-in in their own half.

In Rotherham, Rotherham push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Throw-in for Rotherham in the half of Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

The first-half is over.

Andrew Kitchen awards Rotherham a goal kick.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Andrew Kitchen awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

Rotherham awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Rotherham in the half of Middlesbrough.

Andrew Kitchen signals a throw-in for Rotherham, close to Middlesbrough's area.

Andrew Kitchen signals a free kick to Rotherham in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Rotherham in Rotherham.

Middlesbrough awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Rotherham in their own half.

Andrew Kitchen awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

Rotherham's Jordan Hugill misses with an attempt on goal.

Goal kick for Rotherham at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Andrew Kitchen.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Free kick for Rotherham in their own half.

Andrew Kitchen signals a free kick to Middlesbrough.

Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) strikes – and hits the bar! Ohhhh so close!

Viktor Johansson has recovered and rejoins the match in Rotherham.

Andrew Kitchen waits before resuming play because Viktor Johansson for Rotherham is still down.

Rotherham have a goal kick.

Jonny Howson for Middlesbrough gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Can Middlesbrough capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Andrew Kitchen signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Rotherham's half.

Andrew Kitchen awards the home team a throw-in.

Rotherham awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Rotherham goal kick.

Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

In Rotherham Middlesbrough drive forward through Sam Greenwood. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Ball safe as Middlesbrough is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Rotherham are caught offside.

Throw-in Rotherham.

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Rotherham's half?

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in the half of Rotherham.

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Rotherham territory.

Throw-in for Rotherham in their own half.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Viktor Johansson returns to the field for Rotherham after picking up a slight injury.

Attention is being given to Rotherham’s Viktor Johansson and play has been suspended briefly.

At AESSEAL New York Stadium, Middlesbrough are penalized for being offside.

Middlesbrough awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Isaiah Jones for Middlesbrough drives towards goal at AESSEAL New York Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotherham.

Andrew Kitchen signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Rotherham's half.

Middlesbrough have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Rotherham's half?

Andrew Kitchen signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Ball safe as Rotherham is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Andrew Kitchen awards the home team a throw-in.

Middlesbrough FC have a winning streak of 3 matches.

Rotherham United scores 1.35 goals when playing at home and Middlesbrough FC scores 1.88 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Rotherham United and Middlesbrough FC is 0.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Rotherham United and Middlesbrough FC is 1.4.

Rotherham United scores 0.4 goals in a match against Middlesbrough FC and Middlesbrough FC scores 1 goals against Rotherham United (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Rotherham United won 1, Middlesbrough FC won 3, 1 draws.

Middlesbrough FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Rotherham United (in all competitions).

Middlesbrough FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Rotherham United's.

In Championship, Middlesbrough FC has better performance than Rotherham United.

When Middlesbrough FC is down 1-0 away, they win 37% of their matches.

When Rotherham United is down 0-1 home, they win 14% of their matches.

When Middlesbrough FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 66% of their matches.

When Rotherham United leads 1-0 at home, they win in 63% of their matches.

On their last meeting Middlesbrough FC won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Middlesbrough FC.

Rotherham United wins 18% of halftimes, Middlesbrough FC wins 27%.

Rotherham United wins 1st half in 18% of their matches, Middlesbrough FC in 27% of their matches.

A year ago, Rotherham United were number 17 in the table with 26 points. Now they are number 24 with 13 points.

Oliver Rathbone has more yellow cards (6) than any other player at Rotherham United. Isaiah Jones has collected 6 for Middlesbrough FC.

Cafu has assisted the most goals for Rotherham United with 3. Matt Crooks is Middlesbrough FC's biggest assister (5).

Rotherham United's home record this season: 2-5-4.

Middlesbrough FC haven't scored in 1 of their 11 away matches in Championship this season.

Rotherham United haven't scored in 1 of their 11 home matches in Championship this season.

Rotherham United have received 4 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Championship.

Rotherham United have played 5 home matches in a row without winning.

Rotherham United haven't won in their last 11 games.

Rotherham United have lost 4 matches in a row.

Did you know that Middlesbrough FC scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that Rotherham United scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Rotherham United have a losing streak of 4 matches in Championship.

Last season's matches: 1-0 (Rotherham United at home) and 0-0 (Middlesbrough FC at home).

During the last 13 meetings, Rotherham United have won 3 times, there have been 2 draws while Middlesbrough FC have won 8 times. The goal difference is 16-9 in favour of Middlesbrough FC.

During the last 8 meetings with Rotherham United playing at home, Rotherham United have won 2 times, there have been 0 draws while Middlesbrough FC have won 6 times. The goal difference is 13-6 in favour of Middlesbrough FC.

Rotherham United have previously won 8 of 13 matches against Middlesbrough FC.