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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 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Fulham FC welcome Middlesbrough FC for this crunch clash at Craven Cottage.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 6' What a moment for Anthony Knockaert! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 11' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 16' Fulham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 21' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
  • 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jonathan Woodgate will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Fulham FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
  • 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fulham FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 41' Lewis Wing needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 46' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' Rudy Gestede has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kevin McDonald on 60 minutes.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Lewis Wing on, Marcus Tavernier off on 61 minutes.
  • 66' 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.
  • 68' Fresh legs for Fulham FC! Stefan Johansen comes on to replace Tom Cairney.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Paddy McNair on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
  • 77' England international Dael Fry has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 79' The whistle greets Josh Onomah as he departs to be replaced by Harry Arter.
  • 80' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 80 minute. George Saville leaves to be changed by Ashley Fletcher.
  • 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' Fulham FC ring the changes. Anthony Knockaert has done his job and it is now time for Alfie Mawson to step up.
  • 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.