Norwich City FC 0, Middlesbrough 1

MIDDLESBROUGH, England (Interstat) — A solitary first-half goal from Hayden Hackney was enough for Middlesbrough to secure a 1-0 victory over Norwich City in a Championship match at Riverside Stadium on Saturday. The result in the season opener for both clubs gave Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick a winning start to the 2025-26 league campaign, while new Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup began his tenure with a narrow defeat. The game’s decisive moment arrived in the 17th minute. A swift midfield transition saw substitute Vladan Kovačević, who had entered the match early, combine with fellow substitute Anis Ben Slimane. Slimane’s pass… Read more...