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Fulham FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Fulham FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Fri 17 Jan 2020 · 19:45 UTC Craven Cottage HT 45' · FT 45'
Kevin McDonald 60' Y
Y 72' Paddy McNair

Overview

Match Preview

Fulham FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Craven Cottage.

Match Details

  • Referee Lee Venamore
  • Referee David Webb
  • Referee Mark Russell
  • Referee

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

3
2
Fulham FC 5 games · Avg 1.6 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-17 Fulham FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC 2019-10-26 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Fulham FC

Recent Form

Fulham FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Middlesbrough FC H 1–0 W
11 Jan Hull City AFC A 1–0 W
01 Jan Reading FC H 1–2 L
29 Dec Stoke City FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Luton Town FC A 3–3 D
21 Dec Leeds United FC H 2–1 W
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Fulham FC A 0–1 L
11 Jan Derby County FC H 2–2 D
01 Jan Preston North End FC A 2–0 W
29 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 2–0 W
26 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–0 W
20 Dec Stoke City FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
20% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 6 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Fulham FC is hosting Middlesbrough FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Fulham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
  • 6' Assisted by Joe Bryan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Anthony Knockaert makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 11' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Djed Spence, as he is very good at scoring at Craven Cottage with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 21' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jonathan Woodgate might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 26' Fulham FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
  • 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 36' Fulham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 41' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fulham FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 60' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin McDonald argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 61' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Marcus Tavernier by Lewis Wing on 61 minute.
  • 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 68' Another change for Fulham FC made on 68 minute. Tom Cairney leaves to be changed by Stefan Johansen.
  • 72' Paddy McNair catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 72.
  • 77' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kevin McDonald made 343 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 79' Fulham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Arter is hanging Josh Onomah on the field on 79 minute.
  • 80' Ashley Fletcher is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Saville at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' Fulham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 90' Another change for Fulham FC made on 90 minute. Anthony Knockaert leaves to be changed by Alfie Mawson.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Middlesbrough FC.

Lineups

Fulham FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Scott Parker

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jonathan Woodgate

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Harry Wilson 2
Anthony Knockaert 1
Marc Bola 1
Aleksandar Mitrovic 1

Head to Head

2020-01-17 Fulham FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC 2019-10-26 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Fulham FC

Fulham FC Form

2020-01-17 Fulham FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC W 2020-01-11 Hull City AFC 0–1 Fulham FC W 2020-01-01 Fulham FC 1–2 Reading FC L 2019-12-29 Fulham FC 1–0 Stoke City FC W 2019-12-26 Luton Town FC 3–3 Fulham FC D 2019-12-21 Fulham FC 2–1 Leeds United FC W

Middlesbrough FC Form

2020-01-17 Fulham FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2020-01-11 Middlesbrough FC 2–2 Derby County FC D 2020-01-01 Preston North End FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2019-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2019-12-26 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2019-12-20 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Stoke City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1 Fulham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Fulham FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fulham FC42% Draw32% Middlesbrough FC26%
Actual: Fulham FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.82
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 55%
45%
± 2.5 28%
72%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Fulham FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
58%
Fulham FC or Middlesbrough FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fulham FC24% Draw57% Middlesbrough FC19%
Actual: Fulham FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.7%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Fulham FC

Handicap Fulham FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 22% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 18% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.