In a weekend match on Sat Sep 10th, in week 9, Middlesbrough and Blackpool will play a match in Blackpool in a clash of the Championship. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 11th placed Blackpool, recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Huddersfield Town. Theo Corbeanu scored the first goal for Blackpool in the 38th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Huddersfield Town couldn’t muster any offence and Blackpool ran away with the shutout win. Blackpool is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Middlesbrough recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Sunderland. Riley McGree struck first for Middlesbrough in the 25th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Sunderland was frustrated by Middlesbrough’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Middlesbrough ended the match with the shutout victory. Middlesbrough is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.
Riley McGree has been the most effective weapon for Middlesbrough lately. The Australian midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Theo Corbeanu has been the most prolific scorer on Blackpool in his last five matches with 3 goals.