Middlesbrough FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Riverside.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Assistant 1 Mark Scholes
- Assistant 2 Paul Hodskinson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Leeds United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 13 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Watford FC | A | 2–2 | D |
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' Temperatures are rising at Riverside as Middlesbrough FC face off against Leeds United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Georginio Rutter is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leeds United FC so far.
- 7' GOAL! Isaiah Jones fires home to make it 1-0!
- 12' Leeds United FC is showing some good football. However, Leeds United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 14' Crysencio Summerville does the damage! The net is bulging and Leeds United FC surge ahead!
- 18' Patrick Bamford adds to his 0 season tally! Leeds United FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 23' The 32-year-old Sam Byram has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 28' Junior Firpo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Leeds United FC tonight.
- 30' Emmanuel Latte Lath makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Middlesbrough FC are in front.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Emmanuel Latte Lath argues furiously but the card stands.
- 39' The deadlock is broken! Wilfried Gnonto gets on the scoresheet on 39 minutes.
- 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' Leeds United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 50' Anfernee Dijksteel has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' Leeds United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' A stunning finish from Crysencio Summerville — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Luke Thomas is replaced by Alex Bangura on 68 minute.
- 73' Leeds United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 75' Another change for Leeds United FC made on 75 minute. Patrick Bamford leaves to be changed by Joel Piroe.
- 76' Daniel Barlaser has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis O'Brien on 76 minute.
- 78' It’s a booking for Middlesbrough FC player. Isaiah Jones gets a card.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jonny Howson.
- 81' Wilfried Gnonto makes way for Daniel James at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
- 86' Jaidon Anthony is replacing Crysencio Summerville for the Leeds United FC side.
- 87' Emmanuel Latte Lath with the second goal in the match!
- 87' Ajay Matthews is replacing Sam Silvera for the Middlesbrough FC side.
- Another three points for Leeds United FC.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
-
28
Lewis O'Brien ↓ Daniel Barlaser 76'
- 15
- 1
- 9
- 11
-
33
Luke Thomas ↓ Alex Bangura 68'
- 20
- 3
-
18
Sam Silvera ↓ Ajay Matthews 87'
- 16
Bench
- 32
-
4
Daniel Barlaser ↑ 76'
-
24
Alex Bangura ↑ 68'
- 13
-
14
Alex Gilbert ↑ 68'
- 49
- 48
- 51
-
53
Ajay Matthews ↑ 87'
Coach
Michael Carrick
Leeds United FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 4
- 14
- 25
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↓ Joel Piroe 75'
-
24
Georginio Rutter ↓ Glen Kamara 81'
- 1
- 3
- 44
- 10
- 22
-
29
Wilfried Gnonto ↓ Daniel James 81'
Bench
-
20
Daniel James ↑ 81'
- 28
- 6
- 17
- 30
-
8
Glen Kamara ↑ 81'
-
7
Joel Piroe ↑ 75'
-
12
Jaidon Anthony ↑ 86'
- 49
Coach
Daniel Farke
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 |
| Helder Costa | 1 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2024-04-22
Middlesbrough FC
3–4
Leeds United FC
L
2024-04-13
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2024-04-10
Hull City AFC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
2024-04-06
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Swansea City AFC
W
2024-04-01
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2024-03-29
Southampton FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
Leeds United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.68
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Leeds United FC 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Leeds United FC
65%
Middlesbrough FC or Leeds United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.