Middlesbrough – Norwich

Middlesbrough edged a thrilling 4‑3 victory over Norwich at the Riverside, stretching their lead to five points in the table and moving into fifth place with 13 points from six games. The win, their fourth of the campaign, improved their goal difference to +4 (12‑8) while keeping their unbeaten run at one draw and five defeats. Norwich, slipping to 12th with nine points, saw their goal tally rise to 13 but their defensive frailties persisted, leaving them with a neutral goal difference after four losses. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Middlesbrough’s favour, having secured the sole encounter between the sides. Both clubs will now look to build on the momentum as the race for European spots and survival tightens.