Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship .
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | Millwall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Sheffield United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #16 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts). Sheffield United FC are 16th (0 pts).
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Middlesbrough FC and Sheffield United FC is underway.
- 5' Middlesbrough FC have won 467 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 7' GOAL! Martin Braithwaite scores on 7. Assisted by Dael Fry
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' Aden Flint is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Middlesbrough FC tonight.
- 18' GOAL! Aden Flint scores on 18. Assisted by Lewis Wing
- 23' 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.
- 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Stewart Downing makes it 3-0.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonathan Howson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 38' Leon Clarke was booked on 38.
- 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' The whistle greets John Lundstram as he departs to be replaced by Ben Woodburn.
- 51' A moment of madness from Chris Basham on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
- 63' Lee Evans picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 68' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for David McGoldrick suffering a number of foals already.
- 69' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. David McGoldrick is withdrawn and Mark Duffy gets his opportunity.
- 71' Jonathan Howson makes way for Paddy McNair at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 76' 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.
- 78' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Britt Assombalonga is replaced by Ashley Fletcher on 78 minute.
- 82' Ryan Leonard gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Lee Evans and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Enda Stevens is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Middlesbrough FC take all three points.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 23
- 3
- 20
- 5
- 8
- 19
-
16
Jonathan Howson ↓ Paddy McNair 71'
- 9
- 24
-
26
Lewis Wing ↓ Grant Leadbitter 82'
Bench
- 21
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 71'
-
18
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 78'
- 1
-
7
Grant Leadbitter ↑ 82'
- 27
- 28
Coach
Tony Pulis
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
David McGoldrick ↓ Mark Duffy 69'
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 2
-
7
John Lundstram ↓ Ben Woodburn 46'
- 9
- 12
- 1
-
8
Lee Evans ↓ Ryan Leonard 82'
Bench
-
14
Ryan Leonard ↑ 82'
- 25
- 19
-
21
Mark Duffy ↑ 69'
- 10
- 20
-
11
Ben Woodburn ↑ 46'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Cameron Archer | 3 |
| Sander Berge | 2 |
| Richard Stearman | 1 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 1 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 78% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
35%
Middlesbrough FC or Sheffield United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
23.7%
2 – 0
18.2%
0 – 0
17.6%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
5.7%
4 – 0
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
4 – 1
1.3%
5 – 0
1.2%
1 – 2
1%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 22% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 30% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.