Middlesbrough defeated Leicester City in a win on Monday, 1x3, in a game related to matchweek 5 of U23 Premier League. To this matchweek, Ben Petty 's team came from three defeats, and Mark Tinkler's team came from two wins.
After 19 minutes, Calum Kavanagh opened the scoring for Middlesbrough.
In an unlucky moment Ben Nelson scored an own goal with 54 minutes on the clock. In the 77th minute, Mark Tinkler's team extended their lead with a goal from Max Howells. In the final minutes of the game, Amani Richards netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Middlesbrough are 5th in the table, with 11 points, while Leicester City sit 24th place, with 3 points. In their next fixture, Mark Tinkler's team will host Stoke City, while Ben Petty 's team will play away against Fulham.
1-3 | ||
Ben Nelson 54' (o.g.) Amani Richards 87' | Calum Kavanagh 19' Max Howells 77' |
