Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Highlights - October 17, 2026

Middlesbrough and Cardiff City drew 2-2 in Championship on October 17, 2026. The match was played at Riverside Stadium.

Tommy Conway (58'), Will Lankshear (61') scored for Middlesbrough. Jack Moylan (22'), Ollie Tanner (45'+1') scored for Cardiff City.

Middlesbrough went into the game in position 2, on 21 points. They had won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 in their previous five.

Middlesbrough arrived unbeaten in 5. At kick-off Cardiff City stood in position 19 with 10 points.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Tommy Conway tested the goalkeeper for Middlesbrough (3'). Moments later, Ollie Tanner sent an effort off target for Cardiff City (3').

Amario Cozier-Duberry saw a shot blocked (4'). Soon after, Neto Borges shot wide for Middlesbrough on 4 minutes.

Amario Cozier-Duberry forced a save for Middlesbrough on 17 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Ollie Tanner picked out Jack Moylan, who scored for Cardiff City (22').

Joel Bagan was booked for Cardiff City (25').

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Amario Cozier-Duberry’s effort (29').

Amario Cozier-Duberry tested the goalkeeper for Middlesbrough (34'). Jack Moylan picked out Ollie Tanner, who scored for Cardiff City (45'+1').

After the break, Amario Cozier-Duberry could not find the target for Middlesbrough (51').

Tommy Conway sent an effort off target for Middlesbrough (52'). Soon after, Will Lankshear shot wide for Middlesbrough on 52 minutes.

Aidan Morris forced a save for Middlesbrough on 55 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Tommy Conway scored for Middlesbrough on 58 minutes after a pass from Callum Brittain.

Amario Cozier-Duberry picked out Will Lankshear, who scored for Middlesbrough (61'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jack Moylan’s effort (68').

Sebastian Berhalter tested the goalkeeper for Middlesbrough (80'). Moments later, Gabriel Osho was sent off for Cardiff City (83').

Sebastian Berhalter forced a save for Middlesbrough on 88 minutes. Soon after, the referee cautioned Jack Moylan of Cardiff City on 88 minutes.

Substitutions: Middlesbrough 5, Cardiff City 4.

Middlesbrough controlled 56.8% of possession. Middlesbrough had 36 shots with 12 on target, while Cardiff City had 7 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Middlesbrough 1, Cardiff City 8. Corners: Middlesbrough 11, Cardiff City 4.

Middlesbrough completed the most passes, 489 in total at 83.4% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.