Middlesbrough FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Akil Howson
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Nov | Stoke City FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
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! Middlesbrough FC vs Barnsley FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Middlesbrough FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Barnsley FC is showing some good football. However, Barnsley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Anfernee Dijksteel is replaced by Marc Bola on 22 minute.
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Marcus Tavernier needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 32 Yellow cards this season.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Patrick Schmidt has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 54' Ashley Fletcher is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 59' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Lewis Wing. He receives a Yellow card.
- 69' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Mike-Steven Bahre has done his job and it is now time for Cameron McGeehan to step up.
- 73' The whistle greets Luke Thomas as he departs to be replaced by Patrick Schmidt.
- 78' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam Clayton is hanging Paddy McNair on the field on 78 minute.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Marc Bola will be fuming at that decision.
- 86' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- Full Time. Middlesbrough FC beats Barnsley FC
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
-
17
Paddy McNair ↓ Adam Clayton 78'
- 11
- 4
- 6
- 16
- 9
- 26
- 7
-
2
Anfernee Dijksteel ↓ Marc Bola 22'
- 33
Bench
-
8
Adam Clayton ↑ 78'
- 25
- 37
-
27
Marc Bola ↑ 22'
- 35
- 1
- 44
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 9
- 27
- 7
- 10
-
16
Luke Thomas ↓ Patrick Schmidt 73'
- 11
- 5
- 1
- 6
Bench
- 21
-
8
Cameron McGeehan ↑ 69'
- 4
- 2
- 40
-
19
Patrick Schmidt ↑ 73'
- 22
Coach
Gerhard Struber
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andraz Sporar | 2 |
| Amine Bassi | 2 |
| Mads Juel Andersen | 1 |
| Conor Chaplin | 1 |
| Jonathan Howson | 1 |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2019-11-27
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Barnsley FC
W
2019-11-24
Middlesbrough FC
2–2
Hull City AFC
D
2019-11-09
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
2019-11-02
Derby County FC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-10-26
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Fulham FC
D
2019-10-23
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Barnsley FC
49%
Middlesbrough FC or Barnsley FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.