Fulham FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fulham FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Craven Cottage.
- Fulham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 May | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 May | Manchester United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 May | Burnley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 May | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 May | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
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' Welcome to Craven Cottage that hosts another battle between Fulham FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 1' Fulham FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 6' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 16' A moment of madness from Paddy McNair on 16 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 21' Antonee Robinson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fulham FC so far.
- 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 29' Harry Wilson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Fulham FC are in front.
- 30' Harry Wilson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Craven Cottage. Fulham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Uche Ikpeazu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Fulham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Fulham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Marc Bola is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 52.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Marc Bola argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 55' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Djed Spence on, Duncan Watmore off on 55 minutes.
- 60' Fulham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kenny Tete is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for Fulham FC. Harry Wilson will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' Bobby Reid has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Wilson on 76 minute.
- 77' Marc Bola adds to his 0 season tally! Middlesbrough FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 82' Fulham FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 83' A change in the Fulham FC ranks — Tyrese Francois exits the field as Ivan Cavaleiro enters on 83.
- 84' The crowd applauds Tyrese Francois as he leaves the pitch. Ivan Cavaleiro steps in for Fulham FC.
- 89' Another change for Fulham FC made on 89 minute. Fabio Carvalho leaves to be changed by Aboubakar Kamara.
- The points are shared — Fulham FC 1-1 Middlesbrough FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 25
- 21
-
8
Harry Wilson ↓ Bobby Reid 76'
- 9
- 13
-
7
Neeskens Kebano ↓ Bobby Reid 76'
- 33
- 2
- 35
- 28
Bench
-
14
Bobby Reid ↑ 76'
- 5
-
27
Aboubakar Kamara ↑ 89'
- 23
- 15
-
17
Ivan Cavaleiro ↑ 83'
- 12
Coach
Marco Silva
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ Djed Spence 55'
- 1
- 4
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 27
- 2
- 5
- 25
-
9
Uche Ikpeazu ↓ Marcus Tavernier 55'
Bench
- 14
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 55'
-
29
Djed Spence ↑ 55'
- 10
- 32
- 37
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harry Wilson | 2 |
| Anthony Knockaert | 1 |
| Marc Bola | 1 |
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Fulham FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-08-08
Fulham FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2021-05-08
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-05-01
Luton Town FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2021-04-24
Middlesbrough FC
3–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2021-04-21
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2021-04-17
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.01
Fulham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Fulham FC or Middlesbrough FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Fulham FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
65%
Fulham FC or Middlesbrough FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fulham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11.6%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Fulham FC
| Handicap | Fulham FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

