Overview

• Tommy Conway settled the game with a composed second-half finish to give Boro a fourth straight league victory.
• Half-time substitutes Sverre Nypan and Matt Targett made home debuts, with Targett supplying the through-ball for Conway after Nypan's pass.
• Middlesbrough climbed to the top of the Championship with a 4-0-0 record, while Sheffield United stayed bottom without a point.
• Away supporters chanted for Selles to be sacked as the Blades’ winless run extended to four league games following their EFL Cup exit.
• Sam Silvera struck the outside of the post early on, Sydie Peck was booked for a high challenge, and Hayden Hackney started despite Premier League interest.