Derby County FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at iPro Stadium.
- Derby County FC 15 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Mark Dwyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Derby County FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #2 |
| 10 | Points | 29 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 2 / 4 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 2 |
| 14 | Scored | 30 |
| 30 | Conceded | 19 |
| -16 | GD | +11 |
| 0.67 | PPG | 1.93 |
| 13% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Derby County FC are 23rd (10 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 2nd (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Derby County FC
0-15
1/5
16-30
3/6
31-45
2/7
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/4
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 3 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 3 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Derby County FC welcome Middlesbrough FC for this crunch clash at iPro Stadium.
- 5' Derby County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Assisted by Lee Buchanan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lee Gregory makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 20' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Middlesbrough FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' What composure from Colin Kazim-Richards! The Turkey international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kamil Jozwiak on 35 minutes.
- 38' What a moment for Neeskens Kebano! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Derby County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. Derby County FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Derby County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 58' 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 Anfernee Dijksteel suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' Britt Assombalonga makes way for Chuba Akpom at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Anfernee Dijksteel.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Nathaniel Mendez-Laing. He replaces Duncan Watmore on 65 minute.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' The Derby County FC manager makes a substitution. Lee Gregory departs to be replaced by Max Bird.
- 79' Derby County FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 82' Marvin Johnson gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Neeskens Kebano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Another change for Derby County FC made on 86 minute. Kamil Jozwiak leaves to be changed by Teden Mengi.
- 90' Poor challenge from Jason Knight. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Middlesbrough FC.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
19
Lee Gregory ↓ Max Bird 74'
- 2
- 9
- 1
- 12
- 4
- 13
-
7
Kamil Jozwiak ↓ Teden Mengi 86'
- 26
- 38
Bench
- 34
- 21
- 3
-
8
Max Bird ↑ 74'
- 23
- 17
-
15
Teden Mengi ↑ 86'
- 37
- 40
Coach
Wayne Rooney
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 21
- 20
- 17
- 16
- 9
-
22
George Saville ↓ Grant Hall 59'
- 27
- 2
-
5
Sam Morsy ↓ Marvin Johnson 82'
Bench
- 13
-
19
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ↑ 65'
-
4
Grant Hall ↑ 59'
-
3
Marvin Johnson ↑ 82'
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 82'
- 29
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 59'
- 33
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Lawrence | 2 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Lee Buchanan | 1 |
| Matt Clarke | 1 |
| Kayden Jackson | 1 |
| Marvin Johnson | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
2021-02-13
Derby County FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2021-02-03
Rotherham United FC
3–0
Derby County FC
L
2021-01-30
Derby County FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
W
2021-01-23
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–1
Derby County FC
W
2021-01-19
Derby County FC
1–0
AFC Bournemouth
W
2021-01-16
Derby County FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-02-13
Derby County FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2021-02-06
Middlesbrough FC
1–4
Brentford FC
L
2021-01-30
Norwich City FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2021-01-27
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-01-24
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2021-01-20
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Middlesbrough FC 76% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
66%
Derby County FC or Middlesbrough FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 3
5.1%
2 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.