Middlesbrough vs Blackburn LIVE Score Updates: They fight for the ball (0-0) | 12/26/2025

The first half ends and we go to the break with the score at Middlesbrough 0-0 Blackburn. Lots of intensity but little clarity, and we’ll see how the teams can adjust for the outcome of this match in the second half.

The first half is drawing to a close, we’ll see how much longer the center-back can make up for this match where the goal hasn’t arrived yet. Middlesbrough continues to be superior in the game but hasn’t been able to reflect it on the scoreboard.

We are about to reach the final minutes of this first half and everything seems to indicate that we will go into halftime with a goalless draw; very little danger in this first half from two teams that have lacked clarity.

Many fouls are committed in this first half while trying to fight for the ball, the ball is not rolling in the best way and it looks unlikely that the first goal of the game will arrive in this stage of the match, the coaches continue to give instructions.

We’ve reached the first 30 minutes of the game and Blackburn has managed to relieve the pressure, passing the ball all over the field to try and create their first chances on the Middlesbrough goal, who are no longer pressing with the same intensity.

The pace of the game slows down but the match remains hard-fought, with both teams failing to capitalize on their opportunities and the score remaining tied in this challenging encounter. Blackburn regains possession of the ball.

Middlesbrough has to make a change due to injury, Edmunson comes on for Jones, the score remains unchanged and the goalless draw continues in this very close match with two great defenses, great match in this moment.

The fans continue to cheer in the stadium and there is a great atmosphere in this first half, the ball is a bit bogged down in midfield and we have only had two shots on goal, the home team maintains control with 82% possession of the ball.

The coaches keep giving instructions and the home team maintains possession of the ball, trying to send long passes that find an unmarked striker, Blackburn continues to defend in this part of the game.

The pace of the game increases as the minutes pass and the score remains unchanged. Middlesbrough maintains possession of the ball but cannot break down Blackburn’s defensive lock, who look superior and defend very well.

The visitors, without much pressure, are waiting for Blackburn and are looking to play at speed with counter-attacks in this early part of the game. There is a lot of intensity but little clarity so far in this first half, which is proving to be exciting.

Blackburn are looking to press and make it difficult for the home side to play out from the back, as they have more possession. They are passing the ball around the pitch to create danger. It’s a very intense start to the game, a great match so far.

The first half between Middlesbrough and Blackburn kicks off and both teams immediately seek to control the ball and attack to create their first dangerous chances, a great start to this first half, great start.

Middlesbrough are expected to go on the attack from the opening minutes in this match. It’s a clash between two strong teams known for their excellent defense, and a high-scoring, exciting game is anticipated at Riverside Stadium.

The players finish warming up and return to their locker rooms to receive final instructions from their coaches before returning to the field for the start of the first 45 minutes of this great football match.

There’s a great turnout at Riverside Stadium, almost half full and it’s expected that as we get closer to kickoff we’ll have a full house with a fanbase that’s living up to expectations for this big match on matchday 23 of the EFL Championship. There’s a great atmosphere in the stadium before the game.

The Middlesbrough and Blackburn players are now taking to the field and preparing for this match, which has 3 points at stake that are of utmost importance to both teams. We are getting closer and closer to the start of the first 45 minutes.

Both teams are now at the stadium and are going into their locker rooms so that in a few minutes they can go out onto the field to start the warm-up and the starting lineups will be announced for the start of the first 45 minutes of this great match.

Fans are gradually starting to arrive at Riverside Stadium for this EFL Championship match, with a much larger contingent of Middlesbrough supporters present as they are the home team. A very good turnout is expected for this matchday 23. The players are about to arrive at the stadium to enter their dressing rooms.

In a few moments, we’ll share the initial details of the Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn match in real time, corresponding to Matchday 23 of the EFL Championship, as well as the latest information coming from Riverside Stadium. Don’t miss a single detail of the match with VAVEL Mexico’s live minute-by-minute coverage.

It is the home of Middlesbrough, one of the most important stadiums in the EFL Championship, with a capacity for 34,742 spectators and was inaugurated on August 26, 1995, it will be the venue for this match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn, which promises to have a very good attendance with a fan base that always cheers on their team, this will be the venue for tomorrow.

This Friday, in addition to the Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn match, the following games will be played: Birmingham vs. Derby, Millwall vs. Ipswich, West Brom vs. Bristol City, Stoke City vs. Preston, Sheffield vs. Hull City, Portsmouth vs. QPR, Oxford vs. Southampton, Norwich vs. Charlton, Leicester City vs. Watford, Coventry vs. Swansea, and Wrexham vs. Sheffield United. These are the matches scheduled for this Friday, featuring some big names on the pitch.

The referee in charge of officiating this match will be English center-back James Bell. He will have the task of overseeing this duel, which has three points at stake and where there will surely be many clashes as both teams always go in with intensity for the ball. He will be the referee for this big match in the EFL Championship.

Neither team has any injured or suspended players, so they will both have their full squads and best players available for this match. They need their best on the pitch if they want to come away with the win and the 3 points tomorrow. These are the absences for this big match in the EFL Championship.

History favors Blackburn, as they have faced each other on the last 15 occasions, with Blackburn winning 7 games, drawing 5, and Middlesbrough winning 3. Therefore, the visitors will be slight favorites to take the victory and the 3 points tomorrow. This is the background to this great match.

Blackburn, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-0 victory against Millwall, a match where they capitalized on the spaces left by their opponent to secure the win and 3 points. Now they will visit Middlesbrough for a challenging match, aiming to take the victory and 3 points in this EFL Championship matchday 23 fixture. This is how both teams arrive at this highly anticipated game, which promises to be one of the best.

Middlesbrough are coming off a 2-0 defeat against Bristol City in their last match, a game where they failed to close the gap and dropped important points. Now they face Blackburn with the aim of securing a victory and returning to winning ways, taking advantage of playing at home in front of their fans. This is how the Middlesbrough team arrives at this big football match.