A new study from Betoclock, has reviewed the results of England’s 92 Premier League and Football League clubs from their opening day matches over the last decade, and found that Boro are ranked 83rd in the table. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to look back at the Teessiders’ last 10 opening day fixtures:
5. 2013 - Middlesbrough 1 Leicester 2
Boro took a first-half lead after an own goal from Sean St Ledger at the Riverside. Yet, Tony Mowbray's team conceded twice in seven minutes after the break as goals from Danny Drinkwater and Jamie Vardy gave Leicester the win. Photo: Nigel Roddis
6. 2011 - Middlesbrough 2 Portsmouth 2
Boro took the lead twice at the Riverside through Marvin Emnes and Rhys Williams but were pegged back on both occasions. Pompey's second equaliser came in the second minute of stoppage time. Photo: Bryn Lennon
7. 2009 - Middlesbrough 0 Sheffield United 0
Following their relegation from the Premier League, Boro kicked-off the new Championship season against the Blades but were held to a goalless draw on home turf. Photo: Matthew Lewis