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Middlesbrough Beat West Brom 2-1 to Extend Best-Ever Start and Lead the Championship

George Edmundson’s head injury leaves a defensive concern for Rob Edwards’ leaders.

Overview

  • Summer signings David Strelec and Kaly Sene scored their first Boro goals either side of half-time.
  • Strelec converted on 26 minutes after Luke Ayling flicked on a George Edmundson long throw.
  • Sene made it 2-0 on 61 minutes from Hayden Hackney’s cushioned pass before Aune Heggebo’s late header for West Brom.
  • The victory gives Middlesbrough five wins from six league games and a four-point cushion at the top.
  • Edmundson went off before the break with a head/eye injury, forcing Matt Targett to slot in at centre-back, as West Brom suffered consecutive defeats.