Huddersfield Town AFC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Huddersfield Town AFC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at The John Smith's Stadium.
- Huddersfield Town AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee David Webb
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Stoke City FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 07 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Huddersfield Town AFC and Middlesbrough FC is underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Huddersfield Town AFC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 398 games and scored 498 goals.
- 14' GOAL! Marvin Johnson scores on 14. Assisted by Marcus Tavernier
- 19' Huddersfield Town AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' It is a substitution in Huddersfield Town AFC team. Richard Stearman is replaced by Rarmani Edmonds-Green on 30 minute.
- 35' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' Carel Eiting makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Huddersfield Town AFC are in front.
- 42' Jonathan Hogg is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Huddersfield Town AFC so far.
- 45' Magnificent from Fraizer Campbell! That is 24 goals in 390 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' Lewis O'Brien has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Paddy McNair argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Corberán will be considering his options from the bench.
- 64' Jonathan Howson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 66' Fraizer Campbell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
- 66' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Marcus Tavernier has done his job and it is now time for Chuba Akpom to step up.
- 68' The referee calls foul for Juninho Bacuna. He receives a Yellow card.
- 73' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Huddersfield Town AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 76' It’s a booking for Middlesbrough FC player. Anfernee Dijksteel gets a Yellow card.
- 77' Fresh legs for Huddersfield Town AFC! Demeaco Duhaney comes on to replace Juninho Bacuna.
- 78' Daniel Ward is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fraizer Campbell at the 78 minute mark.
- 83' The deadlock is broken! Britt Assombalonga gets on the scoresheet on 83 minutes.
- 83' Naby Sarr picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 85' Josh Koroma makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Huddersfield Town AFC are in front.
- 88' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Anfernee Dijksteel is replaced by Duncan Watmore on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Huddersfield Town AFC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' George Saville makes way for Lewis Wing at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- Huddersfield Town AFC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Huddersfield Town AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Josh Koroma ↓ Aaron Rowe 90'
- 7
- 31
- 6
-
18
Isaac Mbenza ↓ Jaden Brown 90'
- 12
-
22
Fraizer Campbell ↓ Daniel Ward 78'
- 8
- 23
- 3
- 14
Bench
- 11
-
25
Daniel Ward ↑ 78'
- 44
-
28
Jaden Brown ↑ 90'
-
17
Demeaco Duhaney ↑ 77'
- 34
-
29
Aaron Rowe ↑ 90'
-
35
Rarmani Edmonds-Green ↑ 30'
- 36
Coach
Carlos Corberán
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 9
-
22
George Saville ↓ Lewis Wing 90'
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↓ Chuba Akpom 66'
- 29
- 27
- 2
Bench
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 88'
-
8
Lewis Wing ↑ 90'
- 15
- 5
- 19
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 66'
- 33
- 32
- 24
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Koroma | 3 |
| Duncan Watmore | 3 |
| Matthew Pearson | 2 |
| Onel Hernandez | 1 |
| Marvin Johnson | 1 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| Naby Sarr | 1 |
Head to Head
Huddersfield Town AFC Form
2020-11-28
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2020-11-24
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2020-11-21
Stoke City FC
4–3
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2020-11-07
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Luton Town FC
D
2020-11-03
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–2
Bristol City FC
L
2020-10-31
Millwall FC
0–3
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Middlesbrough FC Form
2020-11-28
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-11-25
Middlesbrough FC
3–0
Derby County FC
W
2020-11-21
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2020-11-07
Brentford FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-11-03
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-10-31
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37
Huddersfield Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Huddersfield Town AFC or Middlesbrough FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Huddersfield Town AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
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 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw
72%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
56%
Huddersfield Town AFC or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Huddersfield Town AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.7%
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% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 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.