Middlesbrough FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Salisbury
- Referee Gareth Rhodes
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Darren England
- Referee James Mainwaring
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Leeds United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | Newport County AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Jan | Newport County AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Middlesbrough FC have kicked off against Leeds United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Pablo Hernandez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Riverside Stadium. Leeds United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Middlesbrough FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leeds United FC's shape.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Hugill, as he is very good at scoring at Riverside Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 45' 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.
- 46' Leeds United AFC make a change. Jack Clarke trudges off to be replaced by Pablo Hernandez on 46 minutes.
- 47' What a strike from Lewis Wing! The score is 1-0.
- 52' George Friend, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 57' Leeds United 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.
- 58' Mateusz Klich makes way for Tyler Roberts at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United AFC.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Saville.
- 64' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Lewis Wing has done his job and it is now time for Muhamed Besic to step up.
- 69' Liam Cooper has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John Obi Mikel made 383 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 77' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Jordan Hugill is replaced by Britt Assombalonga on 77 minute.
- 78' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Adam Clayton comes on to replace George Saville.
- 80' Leeds United AFC make a change. Luke Ayling trudges off to be replaced by Jamie Shackleton on 80 minutes.
- 85' Middlesbrough FC have won 467 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' GOAL! Kalvin Phillips scores on 90. Assisted by Liam Cooper
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonathan Howson on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 3
- 4
- 20
- 5
- 16
-
22
George Saville ↓ Adam Clayton 78'
- 24
-
26
Lewis Wing ↓ Muhamed Besic 64'
- 11
- 2
Bench
- 29
- 18
- 1
-
37
Muhamed Besic ↑ 64'
-
8
Adam Clayton ↑ 78'
- 19
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 77'
Coach
Tony Pulis
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 6
-
2
Luke Ayling ↓ Jamie Shackleton 80'
- 10
- 23
- 7
-
47
Jack Clarke ↓ Pablo Hernandez 46'
- 22
- 9
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Tyler Roberts 58'
- 33
Bench
- 1
- 52
-
19
Pablo Hernandez ↑ 46'
-
11
Tyler Roberts ↑ 58'
- 37
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 80'
- 40
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 4 |
| Mateusz Klich | 3 |
| Daniel James | 3 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 3 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 2 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2019-02-09
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-02-05
Newport County AFC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-02-02
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-01-26
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Newport County AFC
D
2019-01-19
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2019-01-12
Birmingham City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
Leeds United FC Form
2019-02-09
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-02-02
Leeds United FC
1–3
Norwich City FC
L
2019-01-26
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Leeds United FC
W
2019-01-19
Stoke City FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
2019-01-11
Leeds United FC
2–0
Derby County FC
W
2019-01-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Leeds United FC
60%
Middlesbrough FC or Leeds United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14.4%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.