Cardiff City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cardiff City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 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 | 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
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 |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cardiff City FC and Middlesbrough FC has kicked off!
- 2' A stunning finish from Ashley Fletcher — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 7' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Smithies made 372 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 12' Dael Fry is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- 17' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Darren Randolph suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' Cardiff City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' Cardiff City FC is showing some good football. However, Cardiff City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Junior Hoilett. He replaces Josh Murphy on 46 minute.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cardiff City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jonathan Woodgate will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' Daniel Ward gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Omar Bogle and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cardiff City FC that had 372 games and scored 398 goals.
- 73' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. George Saville is replaced by Marcus Browne.
- 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marvin Johnson on 77.
- 77' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Adam Clayton has done his job and it is now time for Lewis Wing to step up.
- 79' Daniel Ayala has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
- 81' The whistle greets Marvin Johnson as he departs to be replaced by Marcus Tavernier.
- 86' A quiet spell here at . Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 87' Joe Ralls picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- It finishes all square. Cardiff City FC and Middlesbrough FC share the spoils 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 |
| Sheyi Ojo | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
50%
Cardiff City FC or Middlesbrough FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 25% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.