Middlesbrough Triumph Over QPR with Commanding 3-1 Victory

Championship Leaders Continue Winning Streak

Middlesbrough secured a fourth straight victory on Saturday afternoon after beating Queens Park Rangers 3-1 in the Championship, maintaining their pursuit of the league leaders. The match, played at the Riverside Stadium on 13 December 2025, saw Middlesbrough rank 2nd, while Queens Park Rangers hold 8th position in the table before kick-off.

Match Details and Key Moments

The home side dominated proceedings with David Strelec opening the scoring in the 30th minute, followed by Morgan Whittaker extending the lead in the 36th minute. Tommy Conway added a third from the penalty spot in the 50th minute, effectively sealing the victory before the hour mark.

QPR managed to score their only goal from a penalty in the 70th minute, which Madsen smashed past the goalkeeper Brynn. Despite the late consolation, Rangers were no match for promotion-chasing Middlesbrough in what proved to be a largely one-sided encounter.

Significance for Both Clubs

This result successfully gave Kim Hellberg his fourth straight win since taking charge, making him just the third manager to win his first four games in charge, following in the footsteps of Bryan Robson and Rob Edwards. The victory keeps Middlesbrough firmly in contention for automatic promotion.

For QPR, the defeat was disappointing given their recent form. Four wins from their last five games leave them seventh in the Championship, though this loss temporarily halted their momentum towards the play-off positions. The result demonstrates the gulf between mid-table sides and genuine promotion contenders in this season’s Championship race.