In his recent six matches for Middlesbrough, Sam Greenwood has netted four times.
In a thrilling late-game moment, Middlesbrough handed Championship frontrunner Leicester City their second consecutive loss, thanks to a remarkable free-kick from Sam Greenwood.
The first half saw Leicester nearly opening the scoring, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall narrowly missing a header and Ricardo Pereira’s effort being expertly blocked by Middlesbrough’s defense.
Dael Fry came close to giving Boro the lead just before halftime, his header at the near post causing a scramble amongst the Foxes to prevent a goal.
The game’s decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when Greenwood expertly curled a long-range free-kick into the top corner, securing Middlesbrough’s victory.
Despite the loss, Leicester remains at the top of the Championship table going into the November international break, leading only by goal difference ahead of Ipswich Town, who recently defeated Swansea City.
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Middlesbrough’s win pushes them to 10th place, just two points shy of the playoff spots. This marks their first league win over Leicester since March 2002.
Greenwood’s exceptional performance for Boro continues, as the Leeds loan player scores his fourth goal in six matches.
For Leicester, the day was filled with frustration. Despite having beaten Leeds in their last match, dominating ball possession at the Riverside, and outshooting Middlesbrough, they were undone by Greenwood’s singular moment of brilliance.
Comments from Middlesbrough’s manager, Michael Carrick:
“This victory is significant. Leicester is an outstanding team, and their position in the league is no fluke.
“We displayed a different aspect of our team today, especially in our defensive work. Our pressing was on point, and we were solid defensively. They really test you. You have to be focused and close down spaces throughout the game, and we did that well.
“Our execution of the game plan was nearly perfect. The few chances we conceded were mostly due to our own errors, which isn’t usual for us. But overall, the effort was immense and I couldn’t be prouder of the team.”
Leicester City’s coach, Enzo Maresca:
“The game’s outcome is clear. We created numerous scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize, whereas they scored a stunning goal. That’s the nature of football.
“It felt like we controlled the match, had several clear chances, and were only missing the final pass in many instances.
“The team is understandably upset about the loss. It’s a natural reaction.”
Match Details
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- Middlesbrough at home
- Leicester away
Ball Possession - Middlesbrough: 33%
- Leicester: 67%
Attempts at Goal - Middlesbrough: 9
- Leicester: 12
Shots on Target - Middlesbrough: 6
- Leicester: 4
Corner Kicks - Middlesbrough: 3
- Leicester: 4
Fouls Committed - Middlesbrough: 18
- Leicester: 15
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Middlesbrough Leicester Match Recap
Who scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough against Leicester City?
Sam Greenwood scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough with a stunning free-kick in the 83rd minute of the game.
What was the final score in the Middlesbrough vs Leicester City match?
The final score was Middlesbrough 1, Leicester City 0.
How has Sam Greenwood’s performance been in recent games for Middlesbrough?
Sam Greenwood has been in excellent form, scoring four goals in his last six games for Middlesbrough.
What is Leicester City’s position in the Championship following the defeat?
Despite the defeat to Middlesbrough, Leicester City remains at the top of the Championship table, leading by goal difference over Ipswich Town.
When was the last time Middlesbrough won a league game against Leicester City before this match?
Before this victory, Middlesbrough’s last league win against Leicester City was in March 2002.
More about Middlesbrough Leicester Match Recap
- Championship Standings
- Middlesbrough FC Official Website
- Leicester City FC Official Website
- EFL Championship Match Reports
- Sam Greenwood Player Profile
- Michael Carrick Managerial Comments
- Enzo Maresca Coaching Insights
- Recent EFL Results and Highlights
6 comments
That Greenwood kid, what a player! Leeds must be kicking themselves for letting him go on loan, he’s a real gem.
Tough loss for us, but gotta admit, that free-kick was top class. We’ll bounce back after the break, no doubts there!
Interesting match, Leicester’s still top but they can’t afford more slip-ups like this. The Championship’s always full of surprises!
wow, Greenwood’s really on fire lately, scoring left and right for Boro! Great to see such talent shining through.
Middlesbrough climbing up the table, exciting times! Could they make the playoffs?? they’ve been pretty solid recently.
Carrick’s really turned things around at Boro, his tactics are spot on. Leicester had more possession but Boro’s defense was just too good.