Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Philip Dermott
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 5–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Sheffield Wednesday FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #30 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 46 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 12 / 32 |
| 0 | Scored | 29 |
| 0 | Conceded | 89 |
| +0 | GD | -60 |
| – | PPG | 0.00 |
| – | Win % | 4% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts). Sheffield Wednesday FC are 30th (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' And we are off! Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' 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 Callum Paterson suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Sheffield Wednesday 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.
- 20' Yannick Bolasie doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sheffield Wednesday FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paddy McNair on 27 minutes.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' Josh Windass makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Sheffield Wednesday FC are in front.
- 44' 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.
- 45' The whistle greets Tom Lees as he departs to be replaced by Osaze Urhoghide.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Moore might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Middlesbrough FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Josh Coburn. He replaces Chuba Akpom on 65 minute.
- 70' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 383 games and scored 467 goals.
- 71' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Callum Paterson is withdrawn and Jordan Rhodes gets his opportunity.
- 73' Magnificent from Josh Coburn! That is 30 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' Kadeem Harris needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 79' Djed Spence is ready to make an impact after coming on for Neeskens Kebano at the 79 minute mark.
- 81' Duncan Watmore is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 82' Another change for Sheffield Wednesday FC made on 82 minute. Andre Green leaves to be changed by Kadeem Harris.
- 87' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 89' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Connor Malley comes on to replace Yannick Bolasie.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Middlesbrough FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 18
-
21
Neeskens Kebano ↓ Djed Spence 79'
- 4
- 3
- 17
- 16
- 22
-
14
Yannick Bolasie ↓ Connor Malley 89'
- 27
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↓ Josh Coburn 65'
Bench
- 1
-
29
Djed Spence ↑ 79'
-
46
Connor Malley ↑ 89'
- 40
- 34
-
45
Josh Coburn ↑ 65'
Coach
Neil Warnock
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Andre Green ↓ Kadeem Harris 82'
-
5
Callum Paterson ↓ Jordan Rhodes 71'
- 1
- 10
- 6
-
15
Tom Lees ↓ Osaze Urhoghide 45'
- 11
- 2
- 8
- 18
-
13
Julian Borner ↓ Alex Hunt 82'
Bench
-
19
Osaze Urhoghide ↑ 45'
- 45
-
7
Kadeem Harris ↑ 82'
-
20
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 71'
- 14
- 28
-
29
Alex Hunt ↑ 82'
- 26
- 17
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Finn Azaz | 3 |
| Adam Reach | 3 |
| Josh Windass | 3 |
| Anthony Musaba | 2 |
| Paddy McNair | 2 |
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 2 |
| Josh Coburn | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-04-24
Middlesbrough FC
3–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2021-04-21
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2021-04-17
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-04-10
Barnsley FC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2021-04-05
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Watford FC
D
2021-04-02
AFC Bournemouth
3–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2021-04-24
Middlesbrough FC
3–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2021-04-20
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2021-04-17
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2021-04-13
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–2
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-04-10
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2021-04-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
5–0
Cardiff City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
55%
Middlesbrough FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.2%
1 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.4%
2 – 2
2.7%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 25% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.