Middlesbrough FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 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 | 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
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
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Middlesbrough FC to score. At the same time, Barnsley FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Mads Juel Andersen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Middlesbrough FC have won 498 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 22' Anfernee Dijksteel makes way for Marc Bola at the 22 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Middlesbrough FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jonathan Woodgate might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mike-Steven Bahre, as he is very good at scoring at Riverside Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' A moment of madness from Jonathan Howson on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' Middlesbrough FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ashley Fletcher makes it 1-0.
- 59' Alex Mowatt has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 398 appearances.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Wing on 64.
- 69' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Cameron McGeehan comes on to replace Mike-Steven Bahre.
- 73' Patrick Schmidt gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Luke Thomas and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 78 minute. Paddy McNair leaves to be changed by Adam Clayton.
- 81' Middlesbrough FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 86' Dael Fry is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Middlesbrough FC tonight.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Middlesbrough FC 1-0 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 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Daryl Dike | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
| Liam Kitching | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Mads Juel Andersen | 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.