December 26th features a match where Middlesbrough will play host to Wigan Athletic in a Championship match. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Middlesbrough is fresh off their 1-3 loss against Burnley. Duncan Watmore struck first for Middlesbrough in the 49th minute, then Manuel Benson got the equalizer for Burnley in the 60th minute on a feed from Jordan Beyer Finally they completed the comback in the 67th minute on a goal by Manuel Benson to cap off a wild match. Middlesbrough should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 23rd placed Wigan Athletic, recorded a 1-2 loss against Sheffield United. John Egan struck first for Sheffield United in the 8th minute on a feed from Oliver Norwood, then Billy Sharp added another in the 56th minute on a feed from Ndiaye. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10.
On the 19th of October, Wigan Athletic hosted Middlesbrough at the The Dw Stadium in their last match together. Middlesbrough was victorious by a score of 4 to 1. Will Keane scored the first goal for Wigan Athletic in the 34th minute, then Isaiah Jones got the equalizer for Middlesbrough in the 44th minute on a feed from Duncan Watmore Finally they completed the comback in the 51st minute on a goal by Duncan Watmore to cap off a wild match.
Wigan Athletic’s most prolific scorer has been Will Keane. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. Chuba Akpom has been the most prolific scorer on Middlesbrough in his last 5 matches with three goals.