Middlesbrough move to top of Championship with 5-1 win over Bolton

Middlesbrough climbed to the top of the Championship table following a 5-1 victory against Bolton Wanderers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. The visitors established a dominant lead by scoring three goals before halftime, including an opening goal from Aidan Morris in the 13th minute and a second from Will Lankshear in the 31st minute. An own goal by Lewis Brunt extended the lead to 3-0 before the interval.

Although Theo Bair scored for Bolton in first-half stoppage time, Middlesbrough regained control in the second half. Amario Cozier-Duberry scored in the 73rd minute, and Lankshear secured the win with a final goal five minutes later.

Middlesbrough's performance was characterized by midfield control, finishing the match with 60 per cent possession and 494 accurate passes. The victory maintains their unbeaten streak in the league and places them at the summit of the standings.