Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23' | Middlesbrough | Goal — A. Morris (assist: S. Berhalter) | 0-1 | |
| 28' | Burnley | Hannibal Mejbri | 0-1 | |
| 39' | Middlesbrough | Will Lankshear | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Burnley | Substitution — H. Mejbri on, M. Alleyne off | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Burnley | Substitution — A. Hountondji on, L. Ramazani off | 0-1 | |
| 54' | Burnley | Goal — U. Raghouber (assist: Z. Amdouni) | 1-1 | |
| 61' | Middlesbrough | Substitution — K. Joseph on, L. Castledine off | 1-1 | |
| 61' | Middlesbrough | Substitution — R. McGree on, T. Conway off | 1-1 | |
| 71' | Middlesbrough | Alfie Jones | 1-1 | |
| 71' | Burnley | Substitution — Z. Amdouni on, A. Ramsey off | 1-1 | |
| 74' | Middlesbrough | Substitution — A. Jones on, A. Phillips off | 1-1 | |
| 77' | Burnley | Substitution — J. Bruun Larsen on, A. Broja off | 1-1 | |
| 81' | Burnley | Substitution — D. Satpaev on, M. Tresor Ndayishimiye off | 1-1 | |
| 87' | Middlesbrough | Substitution — W. Lankshear on, D. Strelec off | 1-1 | |
| 90+1' | Burnley | Ugo Raghouber | 1-1 |
Burnley and Middlesbrough shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in a game that swung one way then the other without ever fully settling. Boro were the sharper side early on and deservedly led at the break, taking their chance while Burnley struggled to get going. The hosts came out with more purpose after half-time and dragged themselves level, and by the end honours were even, with Burnley's five corners to Middlesbrough's one hinting at late pressure that just wasn't quite enough to nick all three points. Aidan Morris was the standout performer, picking up Man of the Match with an 8.5 rating for a composed, controlling display in midfield that kept Boro ticking even when Burnley pushed hard. Shots finished 11-10 in Burnley's favour and three on target to two, but neither side could find a way through in the closing stages. A fair result in the end, though both teams will feel there was more to be had.
The Matchup
Burnley and Middlesbrough drew 1-1 at Turf Moor, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Burnley holding 43% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Burnley vs Middlesbrough Lineups
Looking Ahead
Burnley have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Charlton Athletic, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Burnley vs Charlton Athletic going to play at 13 October 2026 in Championship 2026-27.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Stoke City, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Stoke City vs Middlesbrough going to play at 13 October 2026 in Championship 2026-27.