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 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Mark Dwyer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #3 |
| 5 | Points | 15 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 1 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 16 |
| 14 | Conceded | 12 |
| -7 | GD | +4 |
| 0.63 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 13% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Derby County FC are 22nd (5 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Derby County FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 2 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Derby County FC vs Middlesbrough FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Derby County FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Brilliant from the ! Lee Gregory makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 15.
- 20' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Anfernee Dijksteel is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Derby County FC tonight.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Colin Kazim-Richards gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 35' The referee has no hesitation. Kamil Jozwiak is booked for Derby County FC — Yellow card on 35.
- 38' GOAL! Neeskens Kebano fires home to make it 2-1!
- 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 48' Derby County FC have won 457 goals from 390 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 53' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Britt Assombalonga is replaced by Chuba Akpom.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Anfernee Dijksteel.
- 65' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Duncan Watmore and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Derby County FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 74' Max Bird has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lee Gregory on 74 minute.
- 79' Derby County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 82' The crowd applauds Neeskens Kebano as he leaves the pitch. Marvin Johnson steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 86' Kamil Jozwiak makes way for Teden Mengi at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Derby County FC.
- 90' The referee shows Derby County FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 2-1 the final result. Middlesbrough FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Lee Buchanan | 1 |
| Matt Clarke | 1 |
| Kayden Jackson | 1 |
| Marvin Johnson | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Jayden Bogle | 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
1.17
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Middlesbrough FC 75% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
64%
Derby County FC or Middlesbrough FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

