By Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough U18: Elliott, McPartland (Ibeh 75'), Givenson, Martin, James, Cartwright, Woodhouse, Palmer, Anton Palmer (Eric Hamelberg 86'), Harrison, Dore (Parker 74')

Subs: Scott, Eric Hamelberg, Parker, Ibeh, Lloyd

Stoke City U18: Chivers, Powell, Phillips, Moore, Bardsley, Enabulele (Sotunde 79'), Liu (Eyaife 78'), Fearn (Dauda 78'), Ogbebor (Kelly 85'), Nzau, Bailey

Subs: Eyaife, Brammer, Dauda, Sotunde, Kelly

Boro staged a late comeback against Stoke City at Rockliffe - but the visitors held firm to collect the points.

First half goals from Sidney Moore and Jaden Ogbebor gave Stoke the advantage before Elliot Fearn made it 3-0 with 25 minutes remaining.

Boro immediately reduced the deficit, courtesy of Addis Dore, and a second goal came seven minutes from time when Bailey Palmer, pictured, converted after a quick break from Finn Cartwright.

Rob Jones' youngsters finished strongly as they searched for an equaliser, but they were unable to find a way past the resolute Potters.

47%

Possession

53%
10

Shots

8
4

Shots On Target

5
10

Corners

7
14

Fouls

14

1

0

Cards

1

0