Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Oliver Langford
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Aug | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Derby County FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Leeds United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | Millwall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC get this one started.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leeds United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Bielsa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Leeds United AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 39' 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.
- 44' A quiet spell here at . Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' Dael Fry has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 53' It’s a booking for Leeds United AFC player. Barry Douglas gets a Yellow card.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Muhamed Besic.
- 59' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adam Clayton on 62 minutes.
- 67' 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.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Gaetano Berardi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Leeds United FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Cooper argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' Daniel Ayala is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' 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 Muhamed Besic suffering a number of foals already.
- 88' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Pontus Jansson on, Gaetano Berardi off on 88 minutes.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aden Flint.
- 90' Time for substitution for Leeds United AFC. Kemar Roofe is replaced by Patrick Bamford.
- The points are shared — Leeds United FC 0-0 Middlesbrough FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 23
-
7
Kemar Roofe ↓ Patrick Bamford 90'
- 14
-
22
Jack Harrison ↓ Stuart Dallas 90'
- 43
Bench
-
18
Pontus Jansson ↑ 88'
- 20
-
15
Stuart Dallas ↑ 90'
- 11
- 34
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↑ 90'
- 27
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 3
- 4
- 20
- 5
- 37
- 8
- 19
- 16
- 9
- 24
Bench
- 14
- 10
- 17
- 1
- 7
- 26
- 11
Coach
Tony Pulis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 4 |
| Mateusz Klich | 3 |
| Daniel James | 3 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 3 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 2 |
| Helder Costa | 1 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2018-08-31
Leeds United FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2018-08-24
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2018-08-18
Bristol City FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2018-08-11
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2018-08-07
Middlesbrough FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2018-08-04
Millwall FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Leeds United FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
61%
Leeds United FC or Middlesbrough FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
2.4%
3 – 0
2.3%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 23% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 18% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.