Middlesbrough FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Derby County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Sep | Fulham FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Middlesbrough FC have kicked off against Blackpool FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Tavernier makes it 1-0.
- 12' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dael Fry.
- 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Middlesbrough 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.
- 27' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Andraz Sporar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Matty Crooks is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 56 minute. Anfernee Dijksteel leaves to be changed by Isaiah Jones.
- 61' 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.
- 62' Goal! Marvin Ekpiteta scores his 14 goal in 150 matches.
- 67' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke Garbutt is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
- 71' Gary Madine is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyreece John-Jules at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' Blackpool FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Grant Hall on 78.
- 79' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. James Lea Siliki is replaced by Martin Payero.
- 84' Lee Peltier has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Jerry Yates. He replaces Shayne Lavery on 86 minute.
- 88' The whistle greets Jonathan Howson as he departs to be replaced by Uche Ikpeazu.
- 90' A moment of madness from Jordan Gabriel on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Gabriel. He replaces Josh Bowler on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Blackpool FC.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
16
Jonathan Howson ↓ Uche Ikpeazu 88'
- 7
- 2
- 25
- 23
- 11
Bench
- 18
- 22
- 28
-
9
Uche Ikpeazu ↑ 88'
-
10
Martin Payero ↑ 79'
-
35
Isaiah Jones ↑ 56'
- 13
Coach
Neil Warnock
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 26
- 12
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 35
- 8
- 28
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↓ Jerry Yates 86'
-
11
Josh Bowler ↓ Jordan Gabriel 90'
Bench
-
14
Gary Madine ↑ 71'
- 3
- 2
-
9
Jerry Yates ↑ 86'
- 32
-
4
Jordan Gabriel ↑ 90'
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 1 |
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 |
| Grant Hall | 1 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-09-18
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2021-09-15
Nottingham Forest FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2021-09-11
Coventry City FC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2021-08-28
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2021-08-21
Derby County FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2021-08-18
Middlesbrough FC
2–3
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Blackpool FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Blackpool FC
67%
Middlesbrough FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.