Cardiff City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Aug | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Reading FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Cardiff City FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #10 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Cardiff City FC are 21st (0 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 2' Ashley Fletcher puts Middlesbrough FC on the lead.
- 7' It looks like no one’s ball. Cardiff City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 12' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' Dael Fry has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' 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.
- 32' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Cardiff City FC make a change. Josh Murphy trudges off to be replaced by Junior Hoilett on 46 minutes.
- 51' It’s high time Jonathan Woodgate made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Cardiff City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 66' Daniel Ward gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Omar Bogle and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Cardiff City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 73' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. George Saville has done his job and it is now time for Marcus Browne to step up.
- 77' Marvin Johnson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Wing. He replaces Adam Clayton on 77 minute.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Ayala argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' The crowd applauds Marvin Johnson as he leaves the pitch. Marcus Tavernier steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Ralls is booked for Cardiff City FC — Yellow card on 87.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
11
Josh Murphy ↓ Junior Hoilett 46'
- 12
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 13
- 8
-
27
Omar Bogle ↓ Daniel Ward 66'
- 5
- 20
Bench
- 1
- 19
-
23
Daniel Ward ↑ 66'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↑ 46'
- 17
- 6
- 16
Coach
Neil Warnock
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 17
- 11
- 23
- 4
- 6
- 5
-
8
Adam Clayton ↓ Lewis Wing 77'
- 9
-
22
George Saville ↓ Marcus Browne 73'
- 2
Bench
- 42
- 16
-
26
Lewis Wing ↑ 77'
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 81'
- 36
- 27
-
10
Marcus Browne ↑ 73'
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 3 |
| Riley McGree | 3 |
| Matt Clarke | 2 |
| Josh Murphy | 2 |
| Sean Morrison | 2 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.61
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 93% + Under — clean sheet likely 86%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 0.91
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 1.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 2.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 3.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
| ± 4.5 | 0% |
|
100% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
59%
Cardiff City FC or Middlesbrough FC
57%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
43%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
2.8%
0 – 2
1.4%
3 – 0
1.3%
1 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
0.6%
2 – 2
0.5%
4 – 0
0.2%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 26% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 11% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.