Middlesbrough vs Norwich City — Pass Map

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Middlesbrough 1 – 0 Norwich City

Championship · 31 Jan 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Midfield metronome orchestrates play

H. Hackney dominated possession with 56 accurate passes and 91 touches, controlling tempo from the centre. His volume established Middlesbrough's build-up structure and limited Norwich's attacking transitions.

Creator unlocks attacking potential

K. McLean generated 3 key passes and 0.225 expected assists despite a competitive midfield battle. His creative moments provided Norwich's primary avenue for breaking down Middlesbrough's defensive shape.

Defensive anchor wins the ball

J. Córdoba compiled 16 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances across the pitch. His relentless work rate and positioning disrupted Middlesbrough's attacking rhythm consistently.

Brief cameo sparks Norwich attack

J. Wright registered 1 key pass and 0.054 expected assists in 59 minutes off the bench. His introduction injected tempo and directness into Norwich's final-third play when momentum shifted.