Huddersfield Town AFC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Huddersfield Town AFC

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Middlesbrough FC

Fri 29 Dec 2023 · 19:45 UTC John Smith's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 54' Josh Coburn

Michal Helik 60' 1–1

1–2 84' Jonny Howson

Y 32' Morgan Rogers

Y 69' Alex Bangura

Overview

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Huddersfield Town AFC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at John Smith's Stadium.

Huddersfield Town AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Josh Smith (England)
Assistant 1 Nigel Lugg
Assistant 2 Rob Merchant

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

Huddersfield Town AFC 10 games · Avg 2.5 goals Middlesbrough FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-12-29 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2023-08-19 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Huddersfield Town AFC 2023-04-01 Huddersfield Town AFC 4–2 Middlesbrough FC 2022-10-22 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Huddersfield Town AFC 2022-04-18 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Huddersfield Town AFC

Recent Form

Huddersfield Town AFC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
29 Dec	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–2	L
26 Dec	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	3–0	W
23 Dec	Norwich City FC	A	0–2	L
16 Dec	Millwall FC	A	1–1	D
12 Dec	Preston North End FC	H	1–3	L
09 Dec	Bristol City FC	H	1–1	D

Middlesbrough FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
29 Dec	Huddersfield Town AFC	A	2–1	W
26 Dec	Rotherham United FC	A	0–1	L
23 Dec	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	1–0	W
16 Dec	Swansea City AFC	A	2–1	W
13 Dec	Hull City AFC	H	1–2	L
09 Dec	Ipswich Town FC	H	0–2	L

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

50% 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' Huddersfield Town AFC have kicked off against Middlesbrough FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' It is a cagey affair so far. Huddersfield Town AFC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darren Moore will be considering his options from the bench.
25' 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.
30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
32' The referee calls foul for Morgan Rogers. He receives a Yellow card.
37' Jaheim Headley has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
38' The Huddersfield Town AFC bench stirs into life. Jonathan Hogg is withdrawn and Rarmani Edmonds-Green gets his opportunity.
39' Jonathan Hogg makes way for Rarmani Edmonds-Green at the 39 minute mark. A tactical switch from Huddersfield Town AFC.
44' Huddersfield Town AFC is showing some good football. However, Huddersfield Town AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
49' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Anfernee Dijksteel is replaced by Josh Coburn.
50' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Anfernee Dijksteel is replaced by Josh Coburn on 50 minute.
54' Magnificent from Josh Coburn! That is 32 goals in 395 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
55' Josh Coburn adds to his 2 season tally! Middlesbrough FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
60' What a moment for Michal Helik! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
65' The whistle greets Sam Greenwood as he departs to be replaced by Matt Clarke.
69' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Bangura is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 69.
70' Alex Bangura picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
75' Huddersfield Town AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
78' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Sam Silvera trudges off to be replaced by Riley McGree on 78 minutes.
83' Huddersfield Town AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
84' Assisted by Matt Clarke with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jonny Howson makes no mistake. 1-3!
87' The Huddersfield Town AFC manager makes a substitution. Ben Wiles departs to be replaced by Kyle Hudlin.
Middlesbrough FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Huddersfield Town AFC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

10
Josh Koroma
18
David Kasumu
14
Sorba Thomas
6
Jonathan Hogg ↓ Rarmani Edmonds-Green 38'
32
Tom Lees
23
Ben Wiles ↓ Kyle Hudlin 87'
33
Yuta Nakayama
8
Jack Rudoni
5
Michal Helik
31
Jacob Chapman
15
Jaheim Headley

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

5
Matt Clarke ↑ 65'
32
Jamie Jones
22
Hayden Coulson
8
Riley McGree ↑ 78'
19
Josh Coburn ↑ 49'
48
Calum Kavanagh
27
Lukas Engel ↑ 78'
14
Alex Gilbert
52
AJ Bridge

Coach Michael Carrick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Duncan Watmore	3
Josh Koroma	3
Matthew Pearson	2
Chuba Akpom	1
Carel Eiting	1
Josh Ruffels	1
Ashley Fletcher	1
Hayden Hackney	1

Head to Head

Huddersfield Town AFC Form

2023-12-29 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-12-26 Huddersfield Town AFC 3–0 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2023-12-23 Norwich City FC 2–0 Huddersfield Town AFC L 2023-12-16 Millwall FC 1–1 Huddersfield Town AFC D 2023-12-12 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–3 Preston North End FC L 2023-12-09 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–1 Bristol City FC D

Middlesbrough FC Form

2023-12-29 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-12-26 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-12-23 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2023-12-16 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-12-13 Middlesbrough FC 1–2 Hull City AFC L 2023-12-09 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Ipswich Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.38 Huddersfield Town AFC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.17 Middlesbrough FC xG

I would bet for: Huddersfield Town AFC or Middlesbrough FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Huddersfield Town AFC40% Draw29% Middlesbrough FC31%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes52% 0% No48%

Avg goals/match: 2.55

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	72%	28%
± 2.5	46%	54%
± 3.5	26%	74%
± 4.5	12%	88%

Double Chance

Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw

69%

Draw or Middlesbrough FC

60%

Huddersfield Town AFC or Middlesbrough FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Huddersfield Town AFC29% Draw48% Middlesbrough FC23%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.5%

0 – 0

9.9%

1 – 0

9.7%

2 – 1

8.4%

0 – 1

2 – 0

7.3%

1 – 2

Actual

0 – 2

5.2%

2 – 2

3 – 1

3.9%

3 – 0

3.3%

1 – 3

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Huddersfield Town AFC

Handicap	Huddersfield Town AFC covers	Push	Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	12%	81%
-1.5	19%	—	81%
-1	19%	21%	60%
-0.5	40%	—	60%
+0.5	70%	—	30%
+1	70%	17%	13%
+1.5	87%	—	13%
+2	87%	9%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet

32% ✓

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

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