Blackpool FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Oct | Coventry City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Oct | Hull City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Hull City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool FC face off against Middlesbrough FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 7' Controversy at the stadium! James Husband argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 12' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Isaiah Jones makes it 0-1.
- 20' Middlesbrough FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' England international Dominic Thompson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' The referee calls foul for Dominic Thompson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 39' It’s high time Michael Appleton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 47' Chris Maxwell was booked on 47.
- 48' Goal! Marcus Forss scores his 38 goal in 352 matches.
- 52' A moment of madness from Theo Corbeanu on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 54' The supporters are chanting for Rhys Williams. He replaces James Husband on 54 minute.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' The whistle greets Marcus Forss as he departs to be replaced by Matty Crooks.
- 64' Shayne Lavery has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gary Madine on 64 minute.
- 65' Chuba Akpom doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 70' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 73' Rodrigo Muniz is replacing Chuba Akpom for the Middlesbrough FC side.
- 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 79' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Callum Wright comes on to replace Charlie Patino.
- 83' Riley McGree makes way for Matthew Hoppe at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 84' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Alex Mowatt on, Jonathan Howson off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Blackpool FC have won 484 goals from 395 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' Poor challenge from Hayden Hackney. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-3.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ Shayne Lavery 64'
- 27
- 1
-
3
James Husband ↓ Rhys Williams 54'
- 9
- 23
- 16
-
25
Theo Corbeanu ↓ CJ Hamilton 64'
-
28
Charlie Patino ↓ Callum Wright 79'
Bench
- 29
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↑ 64'
- 32
- 26
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 64'
-
15
Rhys Williams ↑ 54'
-
24
Callum Wright ↑ 79'
Coach
Michael Appleton
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
21
Marcus Forss ↓ Matty Crooks 63'
- 3
- 6
-
16
Jonathan Howson ↓ Alex Mowatt 84'
- 26
-
29
Chuba Akpom ↓ Rodrigo Muniz 73'
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Matthew Hoppe 83'
- 2
- 30
Bench
-
4
Alex Mowatt ↑ 84'
- 17
- 23
-
25
Matty Crooks ↑ 63'
-
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 73'
-
13
Matthew Hoppe ↑ 83'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 1 |
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 |
| Grant Hall | 1 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2022-11-08
Blackpool FC
0–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-11-05
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2022-11-01
Hull City AFC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-10-29
Preston North End FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-10-22
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2022-10-19
Wigan Athletic FC
1–4
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
74%
Blackpool FC or Middlesbrough FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
8.4%
0 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 22% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.