Blackpool FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bloomfield Road!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Gary Madine, a England , has 16 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Marcus Tavernier has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' Callum Connolly was booked on 32.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Dael Fry is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for James Husband.
- 49' With 0 assists to his name this season, Duncan Watmore is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' Goal! Andraz Sporar scores his 40 goal in 63 matches.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Andraz Sporar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Onel Hernandez is replaced by Duncan Watmore on 62 minute.
- 67' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 71' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a Yellow card on 71.
- 73' Blackpool FC make a change. Jerry Yates trudges off to be replaced by Shayne Lavery on 73 minutes.
- 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 88' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 89' A moment of madness from Lee Peltier on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 89' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Richard Keogh is replaced by Demetri Mitchell.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Middlesbrough FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 26
- 12
- 14
- 3
- 2
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Shayne Lavery 73'
- 10
- 35
- 32
- 23
Bench
- 13
- 22
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 89'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 73'
-
11
Josh Bowler ↑ 73'
- 20
- 37
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
-
8
Onel Hernandez ↓ Duncan Watmore 62'
- 1
- 17
- 6
- 7
- 2
- 25
-
11
Andraz Sporar ↓ Uche Ikpeazu 73'
- 35
Bench
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 62'
- 4
- 28
- 3
- 23
-
9
Uche Ikpeazu ↑ 73'
- 10
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Grant Hall | 1 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
| Andraz Sporar | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-12-29
Blackpool FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2021-12-26
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2021-12-18
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
AFC Bournemouth
W
2021-12-11
Stoke City FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2021-12-04
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
W
2021-11-27
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Middlesbrough FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
67%
Blackpool FC or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.