Supersub Matt Targett sets up winner to send Middlesbrough clear at the top of the table | OneFootball

A dream debut for supersub Matt Targett with Middlesbrough.

Three days after joining from Newcastle United, the defender starting on the bench today against Sheffield United.

However, Matt Targett introduced as a substitute after the break.

Only 19 minutes on the pitch and the NUFC loan player set up Tommy Conway to put Middlesbrough ahead.

Matt Targett helping Boro to keep a clean sheet, as well as an assist for the only goal of the game.

A dream debut all round, as this victory over the Blades has meant Middlesbrough have now gone clear at the top of the Championship by two points.

The Mag report – 30 August 2025:

Matt Targett has signed for Middlesbrough.

An official Newcastle United announcement (see below) on Wednesday morning revealing the news.

Matt Targett joining Middlesbrough on an initial season-long loan.

Good luck to the former Villa player who has terrible luck with injuries and illness in recent years.

Whilst now Matt Targett finds competition at United tougher than ever and didn’t make either of the two 20 man matchday squads so far.

Newcastle United official announcement – 27 August 2025:

‘Newcastle United full back Matt Targett has joined Championship side Middlesbrough on loan for the 2025/26 season.

The 29-year-old, who has featured 47 times for the Magpies since arriving from Aston Villa in 2022, makes the switch to Teesside in search of regular football after overcoming injury setbacks in recent years.

He joins a Boro side who have started the season strongly under Rob Edwards and currently occupy second place in the table after winning all three of their opening Championship fixtures.