Middlesbrough FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Tony Harrington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Middlesbrough FC get us underway at Riverside Stadium.
- 5' Lewis Wing is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Middlesbrough FC tonight.
- 10' Poor challenge from George Saville. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Hayden Coulson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact .
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leeds United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Brilliant from the ! Mateusz Klich makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 45.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Leeds United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' Marvin Johnson has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Friend on 63 minute.
- 67' Lukas Nmecha is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Saville at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Ashley Fletcher has done his job and it is now time for Britt Assombalonga to step up.
- 73' Leeds United AFC ring the changes. Pablo Hernandez has done his job and it is now time for Jamie Shackleton to step up.
- 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Harold Moukoudi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Middlesbrough FC will have plenty to reflect on. Leeds United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 11
- 3
- 5
- 8
- 16
-
22
George Saville ↓ Lukas Nmecha 67'
- 26
- 7
- 18
- 33
Bench
-
20
Lukas Nmecha ↑ 67'
-
21
Marvin Johnson ↑ 63'
- 17
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 72'
- 29
- 1
- 15
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 28
- 6
- 2
- 15
- 19
- 22
- 9
- 43
- 13
- 5
Bench
- 3
- 10
- 48
- 11
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 73'
- 1
- 49
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 4 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 3 |
| Mateusz Klich | 3 |
| Daniel James | 3 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 2 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Leeds United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.86
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Leeds United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Leeds United FC
72%
Middlesbrough FC or Leeds United FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
3%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 23% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.