Middlesbrough FC vs Millwall FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Millwall FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Billy Smallwood
- Referee David Webb
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Keith Stroud
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Millwall FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 80 | Points | 83 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 14 / 10 | W / D / L | 24 / 11 / 11 |
| 72 | Scored | 64 |
| 47 | Conceded | 49 |
| +25 | GD | +15 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.80 |
| 48% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts). Millwall FC are 3rd (83 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Middlesbrough FC launch into their encounter with Millwall FC.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The 28-year-old Dael Fry has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' Jonathan Howson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 20.
- 22' What a strike from Jed Wallace! The score is 0-1.
- 27' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Harris might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Ireland international Aiden O'Brien has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' Muhamed Besic, a Bosnia-Herzegovina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Adam Clayton has done his job and it is now time for Rajiv van La Parra to step up.
- 51' The travelling Millwall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' A moment of madness from Shaun Hutchinson on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Millwall FC will be frustrated.
- 58' Darren Randolph needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 61' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Jonathan Howson exits the field as Britt Assombalonga enters on 61.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' Stewart Downing has so much to prove this time. He replaces Muhamed Besic on 69 minute.
- 73' Shane Ferguson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Marshall on 73 minute.
- 77' Daniel Ayala was booked on 77.
- 81' Another substitution for Millwall FC to replace Lee Gregory by Steve Morison on 81 minute.
- 86' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 86.
- 88' Millwall FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aiden O'Brien is hanging Jed Wallace on the field on 88 minute.
- 90' Jordan Hugill makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Middlesbrough FC are in front.
- 90' Danny Batth catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Middlesbrough FC 1-1 Millwall FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 23
- 3
- 4
- 20
-
37
Muhamed Besic ↓ Stewart Downing 69'
- 8
- 16
- 22
- 26
- 11
Bench
-
29
Rajiv van La Parra ↑ 46'
- 17
- 18
- 1
-
19
Stewart Downing ↑ 69'
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 61'
- 24
Coach
Tony Pulis
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 28
- 1
- 12
- 4
- 5
- 6
-
7
Jed Wallace ↓ Aiden O'Brien 88'
-
9
Lee Gregory ↓ Steve Morison 81'
- 25
-
44
Ben Marshall ↓ Shane Ferguson 73'
Bench
- 16
-
11
Shane Ferguson ↑ 73'
- 18
-
22
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 88'
-
20
Steve Morison ↑ 81'
- 15
- 10
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| Zian Flemming | 2 |
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Joe Bryan | 1 |
| Martin Braithwaite | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2019-01-19
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2019-01-12
Birmingham City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-01-05
Middlesbrough FC
5–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-01-01
Derby County FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2018-12-29
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2018-12-26
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.6
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Millwall FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Millwall FC
55%
Middlesbrough FC or Millwall FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Millwall FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Millwall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.