Millwall Rallies Late to Upset Middlesbrough in Championship Opener
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (Interstat) — Substitute Josh Coburn scored twice in the second half to lift Millwall to a 2-1 comeback victory over Middlesbrough in a Championship match Friday at Riverside Stadium.
Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Coburn equalized in the 58th and netted the 86th-minute winner. Both of Coburn’s goals were assisted by Riley McGree, who received a yellow card in the 13th minute along with Millwall’s Jake Cooper.
The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored Middlesbrough. Millwall begins its league season 1-0-0, while Middlesbrough starts 0-1-0.