Riley McGree features as Middlesbrough defeat West Brom 3–1

Riley McGree started for Middlesbrough in their 3–1 Championship win over West Brom at Riverside Stadium on 29 August 2026. The Australian midfielder played 69 minutes before being replaced by K. Joseph, recording two shots, three key passes, 28 total passes and two tackles or interceptions. He was not credited with a goal or assist and finished with a 6.3 match rating. Middlesbrough led 2–0 after W. Lankshear scored twice, before West Brom’s J. Morgan pulled one back in the 65th minute. A. Jones restored the two-goal advantage seven minutes from time. Despite West Brom having 53% possession and completing 584 passes, Middlesbrough created the clearer chances, posting 15 shots, six on target and an expected-goals figure of 2.46.