Middlesbrough Vs Leicester City — middlesbrough vs leicester city: Relegation-threatened Foxes hold Boro
In a match at the Riverside Stadium that finished 1-1, middlesbrough vs leicester city produced a shock early lead for the visitors before Riley McGree levelled in first-half stoppage time. Promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough had to settle for a point against relegation-threatened Leicester City.
Middlesbrough Vs Leicester City match
Caleb Okoli put Leicester ahead in the first half when he got in front of Boro defender Luke Ayling to head home Divine Mukasa's right-wing free-kick. The goal gave the visitors a shock lead, but Okoli later gave the ball away in the build-up to the hosts' equaliser just before the interval.
How the equaliser came
Boro sprang forward and Hayden Hackney played the ball to the left to Tommy Conway, who pulled it back for Riley McGree to tuck away his third goal in his past four matches in first-half stoppage time. That finish brought Middlesbrough level and ensured the teams went in at 1-1.
Second-half chances and saves
Leicester had a great chance to regain the lead early in the second half when Luke Ayling's botched attempt to head away a long ball left Patson Daka one-on-one with keeper Sol Brynn, but the striker headed wide. Leicester continued to threaten and Abdul Fatawu sent an effort narrowly wide of the far post.
At the other end, Callum Brittain's cross was nudged narrowly wide by David Strelec and Tommy Conway fired well over. Veteran keeper Asmir Begovic saved with his legs to deny McGree later in the half, preserving the 1-1 scoreline.
Managerial and table context
Leicester have drawn both their matches under new boss Gary Rowett, who will be encouraged by their spirited performance. Leicester remain third from bottom and are without a win in eight league matches, but they are just a point behind West Bromwich Albion, the team immediately above them in the table, and their performance suggested they are capable of getting out of trouble under Rowett.
Promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough have now gone three Championship matches without a win, having previously won six in a row. A victory would have put second-placed Boro level on points with leaders Coventry City, who will go five points clear of them if they beat Sheffield United on Wednesday evening.
After a recent defeat by Coventry saw the Sky Blues regain top spot from Boro, Kim Hellberg's side have dropped points against two teams battling against the drop, having played out a frustrating goalless draw against Oxford United at the weekend. They are six points clear of third-placed Ipswich and Hull in fourth, but will be keen to get back to winning ways in their next match, away to Birmingham on Monday.
Fixtures and next steps
Leicester are at home to Norwich on Saturday. Middlesbrough will look to end their run without a win when they travel away to Birmingham on Monday.
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Last Updated 24th February 2026 at 22: 12
Match score: 1-1.
