Derby County FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at iPro Stadium.
- Derby County FC 46 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee James Mainwaring
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Derby County FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 69 | Points | 80 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 20 / 9 / 17 | W / D / L | 22 / 14 / 10 |
| 67 | Scored | 72 |
| 59 | Conceded | 47 |
| +8 | GD | +25 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 43% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Derby County FC are 8th (69 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Derby County FC gets underway.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Derby County FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paddy McNair on 15 minutes.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' Against the run of play, Tom Lawrence has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Derby County FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 32' Middlesbrough FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 32.
- 35' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Marcus Browne has done his job and it is now time for Anfernee Dijksteel to step up.
- 40' 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.
- 45' England international Dael Fry has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' Stephen Walker is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Middlesbrough FC tonight.
- 53' A tactical swap from Derby County FC — George Evans on, Krystian Bielik off on 53 minutes.
- 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' It looks surprising Derby County FC does not make any changes. Marvin Johnson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 67' Derby County FC ring the changes. Chris Martin has done his job and it is now time for Martyn Waghorn to step up.
- 72' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 77' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Marvin Johnson has done his job and it is now time for Stephen Walker to step up.
- 84' The Wales Tom Lawrence breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 2-0!
- 85' Derby County FC make a change. Scott Malone trudges off to be replaced by Max Lowe on 85 minutes.
- 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- Middlesbrough FC will have plenty to reflect on. Derby County FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 21
- 33
- 37
- 10
-
19
Chris Martin ↓ Martyn Waghorn 67'
- 14
- 23
-
46
Scott Malone ↓ Max Lowe 85'
-
5
Krystian Bielik ↓ George Evans 53'
- 4
Bench
- 7
- 12
- 8
- 2
-
9
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 67'
-
17
George Evans ↑ 53'
-
25
Max Lowe ↑ 85'
Coach
Phillip Cocu
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
-
21
Marvin Johnson ↓ Stephen Walker 79'
- 17
- 4
- 6
- 16
- 9
- 22
-
26
Lewis Wing ↓ Hayden Coulson 79'
- 7
- 10
Bench
- 8
- 25
-
36
Stephen Walker ↑ 79'
- 37
-
2
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 35'
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 79'
- 1
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Lawrence | 2 |
| Harry Wilson | 1 |
| Colin Kazim-Richards | 1 |
| Jordan Hugill | 1 |
| Neeskens Kebano | 1 |
| Max Bird | 1 |
| Duane Holmes | 1 |
| Aaron Connolly | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2019-11-02
Derby County FC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-10-26
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Fulham FC
D
2019-10-23
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2019-10-19
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2019-10-04
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-10-01
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Preston North End FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
49%
Derby County FC or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.