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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 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

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
27% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 13 G
Amario Cozier-Duberry 3 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Fulham FC host Middlesbrough FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Fulham FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 6' Anthony Knockaert adds to his 0 season tally! Fulham FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 11' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 16' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fulham FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 31' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 36' Patrick Roberts has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 41' Fulham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
  • 46' 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.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Scott Parker will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 60' Kevin McDonald catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
  • 61' Lewis Wing gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Marcus Tavernier and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' Middlesbrough FC have won 498 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 68' Another change for Fulham FC made on 68 minute. Tom Cairney leaves to be changed by Stefan Johansen.
  • 72' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
  • 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
  • 79' The whistle greets Josh Onomah as he departs to be replaced by Harry Arter.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Ashley Fletcher. He replaces George Saville on 80 minute.
  • 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fulham FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Fulham FC! Alfie Mawson comes on to replace Anthony Knockaert.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

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.