Middlesbrough FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Darren England
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Bristol City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jul | Millwall FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jul | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jun | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Jul | Hull City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jul | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jun | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jun | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Bristol City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 80 | Points | 62 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 14 / 10 | W / D / L | 17 / 11 / 18 |
| 72 | Scored | 59 |
| 47 | Conceded | 59 |
| +25 | GD | +0 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 48% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts). Bristol City FC are 12th (62 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Middlesbrough FC have kicked off against Bristol City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Middlesbrough FC and Bristol City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Nahki Wells makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 6.
- 11' Bristol City FC have won 433 goals from 387 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' Daniel Bentley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- 26' Middlesbrough FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adam Clayton is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol City FC.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Warnock might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' It’s high time Neil Warnock made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 42' Jamie Paterson makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Bristol City FC are in front.
- 46' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. George Saville has done his job and it is now time for Lewis Wing to step up.
- 51' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Ryan Shotton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' A moment of madness from Marvin Johnson on 54 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 59' Jay Dasilva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 66' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Ryan Shotton trudges off to be replaced by Patrick Roberts on 66 minutes.
- 71' Hungary international Adam Nagy has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Hayden Coulson. He replaces Paddy McNair on 77 minute.
- 79' What composure from Nahki Wells! The Bermuda international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 82' The Bristol City FC bench stirs into life. Famara Diedhiou is withdrawn and Marley Watkins gets his opportunity.
- 82' What composure from Britt Assombalonga! The DR Congo international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 83' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Jonathan Howson exits the field as Adam Clayton enters on 83.
- 87' Adam Nagy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamie Paterson at the 87 minute mark.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Middlesbrough FC.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
17
Paddy McNair ↓ Hayden Coulson 77'
- 11
- 3
- 6
-
5
Ryan Shotton ↓ Patrick Roberts 66'
-
16
Jonathan Howson ↓ Adam Clayton 83'
- 9
-
22
George Saville ↓ Lewis Wing 46'
- 29
- 30
Bench
- 42
- 20
-
8
Adam Clayton ↑ 83'
-
26
Lewis Wing ↑ 46'
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 66'
- 2
-
19
Patrick Roberts ↑ 66'
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 77'
- 15
Coach
Neil Warnock
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 14
- 6
- 7
-
20
Jamie Paterson ↓ Adam Nagy 87'
- 9
- 3
- 2
-
21
Nahki Wells ↓ Callum O'Dowda 83'
- 1
- 31
Bench
-
15
Marley Watkins ↑ 82'
- 38
-
11
Callum O'Dowda ↑ 83'
- 19
- 25
-
26
Zak Vyner ↑ 87'
-
4
Adam Nagy ↑ 87'
- 42
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nahki Wells | 3 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 3 |
| Matty Crooks | 3 |
| Andreas Weimann | 2 |
| George Earthy | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Famara Diedhiou | 2 |
| Tommy Rowe | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Bristol City FC Form
2020-07-11
Middlesbrough FC
1–3
Bristol City FC
W
2020-07-08
Bristol City FC
2–1
Hull City AFC
W
2020-07-04
Bristol City FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-07-01
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
L
2020-06-28
Bristol City FC
1–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-06-20
Blackburn Rovers FC
3–1
Bristol City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Bristol City FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Bristol City FC
63%
Middlesbrough FC or Bristol City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Bristol City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.