Thursday , 2 July 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

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Elland Road!
  • 3' Magnificent from Emmanuel Latte Lath! That is 34 goals in 525 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 5' Daniel James makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Leeds United FC are in front.
  • 7' A goal from the Netherlands international Crysencio Summerville! He fires home on 7 to make it 2-1!
  • 12' Middlesbrough FC is showing some good football. However, Middlesbrough FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 17' Wales international Joe Rodon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 36' The crowd applauds Paddy McNair as he leaves the pitch. Matt Clarke steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
  • 37' Controversy at the stadium! Matt Clarke argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 38' Joel Piroe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Georginio Rutter.
  • 45' GOAL! Emmanuel Latte Lath scores on 45. Assisted by Daniel Barlaser
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Anfernee Dijksteel.
  • 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 54' Middlesbrough FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 59' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 63' It’s gonna be a Red card for Anfernee Dijksteel.
  • 67' Matt Crooks was booked on 67.
  • 72' Sam Silvera is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matt Crooks at the 72 minute mark.
  • 77' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Leeds United FC. Daniel James is replaced by Wilfried Gnonto.
  • 83' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a Yellow card on 83.
  • 83' Alex Bangura makes way for Lukas Engel at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
  • 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 90' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Joel Piroe has done his job and it is now time for Ilia Gruev to step up.
  • Middlesbrough FC will have plenty to reflect on. Leeds United FC were simply the better side today.

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.