Blackburn put the brakes on free-scoring Middlesbrough, winning a hard-fought Championship contest by a solitary goal.
Blackburn Rovers put the brakes on free-scoring Middlesbrough, winning a hard-fought Championship contest with a late goal from defender Dom Hyam.
John Eustace's Rovers dented Boro's promotion push and boosted their own hopes, moving to within two points of their hosts who remain sixth.For all the home side's threat and possession, it was Rovers who created the clearer chances, twice finding the net - only for the first, Todd Cantwell's finish on 72 minutes, to be correctly ruled offside.
However, after scoring six at Oxford on Saturday, accuracy and composure in front of goal deserted them here. The Liverpool loan signing and Scotland international looked Boro's best chance and he hit the outside of the post from a tightening angle with 10 minutes to go.All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.Middlesbrough have won two of their last 18 league games against Blackburn Rovers and drew 0-0 in the most recent meeting in March.
Blackburn are looking to win successive away league games for the first time since their final two such matches of 2023-24, having beaten Cardiff 3-1 in their most recent such game.
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