Middlesbrough FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Watford FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Watford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
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' Welcome to Riverside Stadium that hosts another battle between Middlesbrough FC and Blackpool FC.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ken Dougall suffering a number of foals already.
- 7' Hayden Hackney is having his name booked by the referee on 7.
- 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' 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.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 26' Jerry Yates is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 31' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' What composure from Chuba Akpom! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 47' Middlesbrough FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' Darragh Lenihan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 390 appearances.
- 59' Chuba Akpom has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
- 60' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Charlie Patino is replaced by Ken Dougall.
- 63' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Hayden Hackney exits the field as Daniel Barlaser enters on 63.
- 68' Gary Madine has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 70' Paddy McNair does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
- 71' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Tom Trybull is withdrawn and Gary Madine gets his opportunity.
- 76' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Forss departs to be replaced by Isaiah Jones.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gary Madine on 79 minutes.
- 81' Ian Carlo Poveda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jerry Yates at the 81 minute mark.
- 83' The crowd applauds Ryan John Giles as he leaves the pitch. Marc Bola steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 84' Jonathan Howson makes way for Alex Mowatt at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 89' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- Middlesbrough FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
21
Marcus Forss ↓ Isaiah Jones 76'
-
3
Ryan John Giles ↓ Marc Bola 83'
- 17
-
16
Jonathan Howson ↓ Alex Mowatt 84'
- 26
- 29
- 1
- 8
- 10
- 30
Bench
-
4
Alex Mowatt ↑ 84'
- 6
-
27
Marc Bola ↑ 83'
- 23
- 25
-
7
Daniel Barlaser ↑ 63'
-
2
Isaiah Jones ↑ 76'
Coach
Michael Carrick
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
46
Tom Trybull ↓ Gary Madine 71'
- 1
- 2
- 31
- 27
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Ian Carlo Poveda 81'
- 22
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↓ Sonny Carey 60'
-
11
Josh Bowler ↓ Morgan Rogers 71'
- 24
-
28
Charlie Patino ↓ Ken Dougall 60'
Bench
-
25
Morgan Rogers ↑ 71'
-
12
Ken Dougall ↑ 60'
-
14
Gary Madine ↑ 71'
- 34
- 32
-
26
Ian Carlo Poveda ↑ 81'
-
16
Sonny Carey ↑ 60'
Coach
Mick McCarthy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 1 |
| Marvin Ekpiteta | 1 |
| Grant Hall | 1 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
| Andraz Sporar | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.79
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Blackpool FC
41%
Middlesbrough FC or Blackpool FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
2.9%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.