Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Keith Stroud
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Luton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Hull City AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 0–0 | 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' That's the starting whistle at Elland Road. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 3' Brilliant from the ! Patrick Bamford makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 3.
- 8' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 13' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Leeds United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' Patrick Bamford catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 22.
- 24' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kalvin Phillips.
- 27' Paddy McNair was booked on 27.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Bielsa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' Paddy McNair has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Leeds United FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 48' What a strike from Mateusz Klich! The score is 0-2.
- 53' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Middlesbrough FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 58' 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.
- 63' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Daniel Ayala.
- 67' Helder Costa is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Ben Liddle. He replaces Lewis Wing on 70 minute.
- 73' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mateusz Klich makes it 0-4.
- 75' Jonathan Howson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 76' Helder Costa makes way for Ezgjan Alioski at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United AFC.
- 77' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Tyrone O'Neill comes on to replace Britt Assombalonga.
- 79' Leeds United AFC make a change. Patrick Bamford trudges off to be replaced by Eddie Nketiah on 79 minutes.
- 83' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Gaetano Berardi on, Kalvin Phillips off on 83 minutes.
- 88' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Ashley Fletcher is withdrawn and Stephen Walker gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Leeds United FC 4-0 Middlesbrough FC.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Helder Costa ↓ Ezgjan Alioski 76'
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 15
- 19
- 22
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↓ Eddie Nketiah 79'
- 43
- 13
- 5
Bench
-
14
Eddie Nketiah ↑ 79'
- 3
-
28
Gaetano Berardi ↑ 83'
-
10
Ezgjan Alioski ↑ 76'
- 47
- 48
- 30
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 17
- 11
- 4
- 6
- 16
- 9
- 22
-
26
Lewis Wing ↓ Ben Liddle 70'
- 7
- 27
Bench
- 8
- 25
-
36
Stephen Walker ↑ 90'
-
37
Ben Liddle ↑ 70'
-
35
Tyrone O'Neill ↑ 77'
- 1
- 31
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
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 |
| Brenden Aaronson | 1 |
| Kalvin Phillips | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
2019-11-30
Leeds United FC
4–0
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-11-26
Reading FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
W
2019-11-23
Luton Town FC
1–2
Leeds United FC
W
2019-11-09
Leeds United FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-11-02
Leeds United FC
2–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2019-10-26
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Leeds United FC
D
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Leeds United FC to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
37%
Leeds United FC or Middlesbrough FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

