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Merry Christmas, 4️⃣-1️⃣ and all 😎 #UTB pic.twitter.com/AAIa5OvT7d — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 26, 2022
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Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Middlesbrough win the match.
90+2'
Middlesbrough goal!
90'
2 minutes of compensation are added.
85'
Middlesbrough play long positions to cool down Wigan Athletic who had several dangerous attacks.
80'
Wigan Athletic keep pressure all over the pitch looking for a defensive error.
75'
Bad news for Wigan Athletic, Thelo Aasgaard leaves injured and is replaced by Anthony Scully.
66'
First yellow card of the game and it is for the player Charlie Hughes of Wigan Athletic.
Fourth Goal
61' GOAL! Thelo pulls one back!
(3-1)#wafc 🔵⚪️ #BELIEVE pic.twitter.com/fQPo6WqgQQ — Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) December 26, 2022
62'
Wigan Athletic goal!
Third Goal
CHUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAA WITH ANOTHER!!!! #UTB pic.twitter.com/pcFCdhILOy — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 26, 2022
59'
Middlesbrough goal!
Second Goal
GET INNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!! #UTB pic.twitter.com/CsWSjdCydE — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 26, 2022
49'
Middlesbrough goal!
46'
The second time begins.
Halftime
The teams go to halftime and the score is Middlesbrough 1-0 Wigan Athletic.
45'
2 minutes of compensation are added.
37'
Wigan Athletic look to score their first goal and put pressure on the entire pitch.
First goal
FORSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! #UTB pic.twitter.com/wFLNJJjTNK — Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 26, 2022
26'
Middlesbrough goal!
17'
First corner of the game for Middlesbrough.
16'
A very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the first dangerous play of the game.
8'
Tight match in midfield, both teams looking for their first chances to score.
0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Wigan Athletic roster
These are the eleven players who will play today:
📋 Latics have named their side to take on Middlesbrough this afternoon...
— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) December 26, 2022
🔹 Four changes from last outing against Sheffield United
🔹 Nyambe, Cousins and Aasgaard return to the starting line-up
🔹 Charlie Hughes to make professional debut#wafc 🔵⚪️ #BELIEVE
Middlesbrough roster
These are the eleven players who will play today:
The #Boro team 👊@unibet #UTB pic.twitter.com/Q5kshYCKh8
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 26, 2022
Substitutes
These are the players who will be on the bench:
Middlesbrough: Marc Bola, Riley McGree, Paddy McNair, Matthew Hoppe, Alex Mowatt, Matt Crooks and Liam Roberts.
Wigan Athletic: Ben Amos, Joe Bennett, Anthony Scully, Tendayi Darikwa, Tom Naylor, Ashley Fletcher and Graeme Shinnie.
Referees
The referee appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: Oliver Langford.
Assistant Referee 1: Mark Dwyer.
Assistant Referee 2: Geoffrey Liddle.
Fourth official: David Richardson.
Battle for victory
A great match between these two English teams is coming up. Do not take off and below we share the statistics of the teams in the EFL Championship.
Last showdown!
The last time these two teams met was on October 19, 2022 and on that occasion the match ended in a 4-1 win for Middlesbrough at the DW Stadium. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Middlesbrough and Wigan Athletic have faced each other on multiple occasions, of the last 5 games between these two teams, 2 times a draw and another three games the winner was Middlesbrough.
Arrival Middlesbrough
The English team from Middlesbrough is already in the stadium and is ready for its twenty-fourth game of the 2022-2023 season.
Full house 🔜 #UTB pic.twitter.com/RR3hpfXq1W
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 26, 2022
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We are just under an hour before the game between Middlesbrough and Wigan Athletic kicks off at the Riverside Stadium. Both teams will go out looking for victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
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What time is the Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic match for EFL Championship Match 2022?
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Spain: 4:00 PM.
Mexico: 9:00 AM.
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Uruguay: 11:00 AM on Star+.
Wigan Athletic last roster
These were the XI players who started last game:
Ben Amos, Jack Whatmough, Joe Bennett, Curtis Tilt, Jason Kerr, Graeme Shinnie, Max Power, Will Keane, James McClean, Tendayi Darikwa, Charlie Wyke, and Josh Magennis.
Middlesbrough last roster
These were the eleven players who started last game:
Zack Steffen, Darragh Lenihan, Dael Fry, Ryan John Giles, Tommy Smith, Chuba Akpom, Hayden Hackney, Jonathan Howson, Marcus Forss, Riley McGree, and Isaiah Jones.
Wigan Athletic Players to Watch
There are three Wigan Athletic players we should watch out for and who play a very important role in the team. The first is the English striker Will Keane (#10), he is the team's top scorer in the tournament with 8 goals in 22 games played and scored in the last game against Hull City. Another player is Charlie Wyke (#9), he plays in the striker position and at 29 years old he is the team's best assister with 2 assists in 14 games and also scored a goal in the last game. He has been a great substitute who gives the team a change every time he steps on the field. And finally, we should be aware of midfielder James McClean (#12), he is the second highest scorer on the team with two goals and the highest assister with 4 assists in just 23 games played.
Wigan Athletic in the tournament
Wigan Athletic had a bad start to the season in the EFL Championship, they are at the bottom of the tournament. Until week 23 of the tournament they have a total of 24 points with 6 games won, 6 tied and 11 lost. They are located in the twenty-third position of the general table and if they want to steal the twenty-second place from Blackpool they must win the game. Monday's game will be very difficult as both teams play at a similar level and Wigan Athletic will play away. Their last game was on Monday, December 19, 2022, they lost 2-1 against Sheffield United at the DW Stadium and thus they got their eleventh defeat of the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this game, however they could surprise and win.
Middlesbrough Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key to Middlesbrough's attacking attack and it is likely that any of them could score in the game against Luton. The English striker Chuba Akpom (#29), is the team's top scorer in the 2022-2023 season with 9 goals in 16 games, he has scored in three games in a row and he does not plan to stop. He will be very important for the game because of his experience and his control of the ball on the pitch. Another player is Ryan John Giles (#3), he plays in the midfielder position and is the team's top assister with 6 assists in 23 games played. He got his sixth assist in the previous match against Blackpool and could get his seventh on Monday. Finally, midfielder Matt Crooks (#25) who is a very important player for creating dangerous plays. He is the second highest scorer in the team with 4 goals and we could see him scoring against Wigan.
Middlesbrough in the tournament
The Middlesbrough soccer team began the regular 2022-2023 season of the EFL Championship (second division of England soccer), they are in the fourteenth position of the general table with 8 games won, 6 draws and 9 lost, getting 30 points . Middlesbrough seeks to be at the top of the tournament this season, so they must win as many games as possible and they will be promoted. Their last game was on December 17, 2022, they lost 3-1 against Burnley at Turf Moor and thus achieved their ninth defeat of the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this game, because of the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage when playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The Riverside Stadium is located in the city of Middlesbrough, England. It will host this match and has a capacity of 34,988 spectators. It was opened on August 26, 1995, cost £16 million to build and is currently the home of Middlesbrough Football Club.
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