Middlesbrough FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 46 games · 58 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Rob Merchant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Mar | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Preston North End FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Queens Park Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #15 |
| 80 | Points | 58 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 14 / 10 | W / D / L | 16 / 10 / 20 |
| 72 | Scored | 61 |
| 47 | Conceded | 73 |
| +25 | GD | -12 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.26 |
| 48% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts). Queens Park Rangers FC are 15th (58 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Middlesbrough FC to score. At the same time, Queens Park Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Middlesbrough 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.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Queens Park Rangers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Rob Dickie on 15.
- 18' Lee Wallace doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' It’s high time Neil Warnock made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 28' The DR Congo Yannick Bolasie breaks the deadlock on 28 minutes. 1-2!
- 31' Queens Park Rangers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 36' The 35-year-old Stefan Johansen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Queens Park Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Middlesbrough FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Darnell Fisher trudges off to be replaced by Marvin Johnson on 55 minutes.
- 58' That is a Red card for Queens Park Rangers FC. Seny Dieng will be fuming at that decision.
- 60' Fresh legs for Queens Park Rangers FC! Joe Lumley comes on to replace George Thomas.
- 63' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Hayden Coulson on, Djed Spence off on 63 minutes.
- 68' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' Time for substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC. Albert Adomah is replaced by Dominic Ball.
- 79' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' The crowd applauds Yannick Bolasie as he leaves the pitch. Britt Assombalonga steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 86' Ilias Chair makes way for Stephen Duke-McKenna at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Queens Park Rangers FC.
- 1-2 the final result. Middlesbrough FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 18
- 21
-
20
Darnell Fisher ↓ Marvin Johnson 55'
- 4
- 17
- 16
- 22
-
29
Djed Spence ↓ Hayden Coulson 63'
- 14
- 27
Bench
- 1
-
3
Marvin Johnson ↑ 55'
- 11
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 81'
- 46
- 10
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 63'
- 34
- 38
- 45
Coach
Neil Warnock
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 24
- 10
- 6
-
37
Albert Adomah ↓ Dominic Ball 74'
- 4
-
19
George Thomas ↓ Joe Lumley 60'
- 13
- 3
- 9
-
21
Chris Willock ↓ Sam Field 74'
Bench
- 7
-
15
Sam Field ↑ 74'
-
1
Joe Lumley ↑ 60'
- 25
- 26
- 2
-
41
Stephen Duke-McKenna ↑ 86'
-
12
Dominic Ball ↑ 74'
- 29
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Chris Willock | 3 |
| Rob Dickie | 2 |
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Nahki Wells | 2 |
| Jonathan Howson | 2 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 2 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2021-04-17
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-04-13
Rotherham United FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-04-10
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2021-04-05
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-04-02
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–0
Coventry City FC
W
2021-03-20
Reading FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
54%
Middlesbrough FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.