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 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee David Webb
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
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
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Huddersfield Town AFC vs Middlesbrough FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Huddersfield Town AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Huddersfield Town AFC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 14' Against the run of play, Marvin Johnson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' 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.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Huddersfield Town AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' A change in the Huddersfield Town AFC ranks — Richard Stearman exits the field as Rarmani Edmonds-Green enters on 30.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marcus Bettinelli suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carel Eiting makes it 1-1.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron Rowe made 374 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' The England Fraizer Campbell breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-1!
- 50' Ryan Schofield is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- 55' England international Dael Fry has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Paddy McNair picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Huddersfield Town AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonathan Howson on 64 minutes.
- 66' That is a Yellow card for Huddersfield Town AFC. Fraizer Campbell will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Marcus Tavernier by Chuba Akpom on 66 minute.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Juninho Bacuna.
- 73' Chuba Akpom has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Anfernee Dijksteel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' Another substitution for Huddersfield Town AFC to replace Juninho Bacuna by Demeaco Duhaney on 77 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in Huddersfield Town AFC team. Fraizer Campbell is replaced by Daniel Ward on 78 minute.
- 83' Magnificent from Britt Assombalonga! That is 37 goals in 388 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' A moment of madness from Naby Sarr on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Huddersfield Town AFC will be frustrated.
- 85' Sensational shot from Josh Koroma. Huddersfield Town AFC is back in the lead.
- 88' Anfernee Dijksteel makes way for Duncan Watmore at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 90' The referee shows Huddersfield Town AFC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Lewis Wing has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Saville on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Huddersfield Town AFC and Middlesbrough FC share the spoils 3-2.
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 |
| Naby Sarr | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Fraizer Campbell | 1 |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 |
| Carel Eiting | 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.