A potential shock at the Den with League One strugglers Leyton Orient leading 1-0 against Championship Millwall thanks to Daniel Agyei's 14th-minute goal.
GOAL - Middlesbrough 0-4 Stokepublished at 20:35 BST 27 August 2024
20:35 BST 27 August 2024
Million Manhoef (65 mins)
Steady on Stoke!
What a night this is for the Potters, the magnificentally-named Million Manhoef running clear down the right, cutting inside like a peak Arjen Robben and sweeping into the far corner.
Stoke haven't played this well since...well, a long time ago.
Not the first half Everton would have hoped for. They ended the half brightly at least with James Garner having an effort blocked and then hitting the post with a volley right at the end.
GOAL - Middlesbrough 0-3 Stokepublished at 20:31 BST 27 August 2024
20:31 BST 27 August 2024
Lewis Koumas (60 mins)
Well it's no surprise. Lewis Koumas has been outstanding all night and the 18-year-old now has the goal he's deserved, arriving on a cross from the left to sweep home on th ebounce.