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Middlesbrough Held by Leicester as Winless Run Hits Three in Promotion Race

The stalemate highlights Middlesbrough’s difficulties converting dominance against compact defenses.

Overview

  • Riley McGree equalised in first-half stoppage time after Caleb Okoli’s early header for a 1-1 draw at the Riverside.
  • Middlesbrough remain second on 62 points, with their push for automatic promotion checked by three straight games without a win.
  • Leicester stay 22nd on 33 points following a six-point deduction, with Gary Rowett’s side organised and resilient off the ball.
  • Kim Hellberg reiterated that Boro must be sharper in the final third against low blocks after recent possession-heavy stalemates.
  • Rowett said Leicester aimed to hurt Boro in transition but lacked the quality to capitalise on counterattacking chances.