Saturday , 14 November 2026

Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Leeds United FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Sat 2 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Elland Road HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 3' Emmanuel Latte Lath
Daniel James 5' 1–1
Crysencio Summerville 7' 2–1
Joel Piroe pen 38' 3–1
3–2 45' Emmanuel Latte Lath
Y 37' Matt Clarke
Y 37' Jonny Howson
Georginio Rutter 41' Y
Y 45' Anfernee Dijksteel
Daniel James 45' Y
Y 54' Isaiah Jones
YR 63' Anfernee Dijksteel
Y 67' Matt Crooks
Y 83' Morgan Rogers

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Elland Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren England
  • Assistant 1 Akil Howson
  • Assistant 2 Natalie Aspinall
6 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 7.5 goals/game

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

6
2
Leeds United FC 8 games · Avg 3.0 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-02 Leeds United FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC 2020-02-26 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Leeds United FC 2019-11-30 Leeds United FC 4–0 Middlesbrough FC 2019-02-09 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Leeds United FC 2018-08-31 Leeds United FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Middlesbrough FC H 3–2 W
29 Nov Swansea City AFC H 3–1 W
24 Nov Rotherham United FC A 1–1 D
11 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
03 Nov Leicester City FC A 1–0 W
28 Oct Huddersfield Town AFC H 4–1 W
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Leeds United FC A 2–3 L
28 Nov Preston North End FC H 4–0 W
25 Nov Bristol City FC A 2–3 L
11 Nov Leicester City FC H 1–0 W
04 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC A 3–3 D
28 Oct Stoke City FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Leeds United FC launch into their encounter with Middlesbrough FC.
  • 3' What composure from Emmanuel Latte Lath! The Ivory Coast international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 5' Daniel James does the damage! The net is bulging and Leeds United FC surge ahead!
  • 7' Brilliant from the ! Crysencio Summerville makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 7.
  • 12' 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.
  • 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 22' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ethan Ampadu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leeds United FC.
  • 27' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 32' Leeds United FC have won 541 goals from 368 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 36' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Paddy McNair is replaced by Matt Clarke.
  • 37' Matt Clarke was booked on 37.
  • 38' Joel Piroe doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Georginio Rutter on 41 minutes.
  • 45' Brilliant from the ! Emmanuel Latte Lath makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Anfernee Dijksteel.
  • 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 54' Middlesbrough FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 59' Leeds United FC 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.
  • 63' Middlesbrough FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Matt Crooks argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 72' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 72 minute. Matt Crooks leaves to be changed by Sam Silvera.
  • 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Leeds United FC! Wilfried Gnonto comes on to replace Daniel James.
  • 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Morgan Rogers.
  • 83' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Alex Bangura exits the field as Lukas Engel enters on 83.
  • 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Byram, as he is very good at scoring at Elland Road with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 90' Ilia Gruev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joel Piroe on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC share the spoils 3-2.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-12-02 Leeds United FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC 2020-02-26 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Leeds United FC 2019-11-30 Leeds United FC 4–0 Middlesbrough FC 2019-02-09 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Leeds United FC 2018-08-31 Leeds United FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC

Leeds United FC Form

2023-12-02 Leeds United FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-11-29 Leeds United FC 3–1 Swansea City AFC W 2023-11-24 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Leeds United FC D 2023-11-11 Leeds United FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2023-11-03 Leicester City FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W 2023-10-28 Leeds United FC 4–1 Huddersfield Town AFC W

Middlesbrough FC Form

2023-12-02 Leeds United FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-11-28 Middlesbrough FC 4–0 Preston North End FC W 2023-11-25 Bristol City FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-11-11 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Leicester City FC W 2023-11-04 Plymouth Argyle FC 3–3 Middlesbrough FC D 2023-10-28 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Stoke City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC57% Draw23% Middlesbrough FC20%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
43%
Leeds United FC or Middlesbrough FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leeds United FC39% Draw42% Middlesbrough FC19%
Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 16% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 22% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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