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Middlesbrough vs Watford

EFL ChampionshipFull time · 25 Apr 2026
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

WonLDDWWLast 5
Full time
5 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Morgan Whittaker 6' · ⚽ David Strelec 45' · ⚽ James Abankwah 48' · ⚽ Morgan Whittaker 58' · ⚽ Tommy Conway 90'

Watford

LostLLLLLLast 5
Watford
Match StoryFull breakdown

Middlesbrough 5–1 Watford

Middlesbrough rounded off their Championship season in emphatic fashion, dismantling Watford 5-1 at the Riverside to finish the campaign on a high. It was a performance that captured everything the division's final day can produce when one side still has something to prove.

EFL ChampionshipSat 25 Apr, 12:30
Key Takeaways
Result

Middlesbrough picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Middlesbrough end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionEFL Championship
First Goal
Morgan Whittaker
6'⚽
Morgan Whittaker2 goals in match
Match Report
Middlesbrough 5-1 Watford: Boro Put on a Statement Display in Championship Finale
ESElena Santos

Middlesbrough 5-1 Watford: Boro Put on a Statement Display in Championship Finale

Middlesbrough rounded off their Championship season in emphatic fashion, dismantling Watford 5-1 at the Riverside to finish the campaign on a high. It was a performance that captured everything the division's final day can produce when one side still has something to prove.

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Key Events
  1. 6'
    MiddlesbroughMorgan WhittakerMorgan Whittaker
    Left foot shot
  2. 45+1'
    MiddlesbroughDavid StrelecDavid Strelec
    assist: Morgan Whittaker
  3. 46'
    MiddlesbroughMatt TargettMatt Targett
    off: Alex Bangura
  4. 48'
    WatfordJames AbankwahJames Abankwah
    assist: Kévin Keben
  5. 58'
    MiddlesbroughMorgan WhittakerMorgan Whittaker
    Left foot shot
  6. 62'
    WatfordMamadou DoumbiaMamadou Doumbia
    off: Edoardo Bove
  7. 62'
    WatfordOthmane MaammaOthmane Maamma
    off: Jeremy Ngakia
  8. 63'
    WatfordJ. GrievesJ. Grieves
    off: Nampalys Mendy
  9. 63'
    WatfordNestory IrankundaNestory Irankunda
    off: Luca Kjerrumgaard
  10. 63'
    MiddlesbroughTommy ConwayTommy Conway
    off: Morgan Whittaker
  11. 64'
    MiddlesbroughDael FryDael Fry
    off: Adilson Malanda
  12. 64'
    MiddlesbroughLeo CastledineLeo Castledine
    off: Sontje Hansen
  13. 74'
    WatfordJames AbankwahJames Abankwah
    Handball
  14. 82'
    WatfordTom InceTom Ince
    off: Marc Bola
  15. 83'
    MiddlesbroughSam SilveraSam Silvera
    off: Jeremy Sarmiento
  16. 85'
    WatfordImrân LouzaImrân Louza
    Argument
  17. 85'
    MiddlesbroughAidan MorrisAidan Morris
    Argument
  18. 90+2'
    MiddlesbroughTommy ConwayTommy Conway
    assist: David Strelec
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the EFL Championship standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Middlesbrough vs Watford?

The match finished 5-1 to Middlesbrough.

Who won Middlesbrough vs Watford?

Middlesbrough won the match 5-1.

When did Middlesbrough vs Watford take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

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Middlesbrough v Watford · EFL Championship · 25/04/2026, 12:30:00