Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Middlesbrough FC

2 – 0

Full Time

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Mon 1 Apr 2024 · 14:00 UTC Riverside HT 45' · FT 45'

Michael Ihiekwe og 41' 1–0

Isaiah Jones 73' 2–0

Sam Greenwood 24' Y

Y 33' Will Vaulks

Y 40' James Beadle

Y 40' Akin Famewo

Y 80' Dominic Iorfa

Overview

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Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Riverside.

Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

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

Middlesbrough FC 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sheffield Wednesday FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-04-01 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2023-09-19 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC 2021-04-24 Middlesbrough FC 3–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2020-12-29 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2020-07-22 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Apr	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	2–0	W
29 Mar	Southampton FC	A	1–1	D
16 Mar	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	0–0	D
12 Mar	Birmingham City FC	A	1–0	W
09 Mar	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	2–0	W
06 Mar	Norwich City FC	H	3–1	W

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Apr	Middlesbrough FC	A	0–2	L
29 Mar	Swansea City AFC	H	1–1	D
16 Mar	Ipswich Town FC	A	0–6	L
08 Mar	Leeds United FC	H	0–2	L
05 Mar	Plymouth Argyle FC	H	1–0	W
02 Mar	Rotherham United FC	A	1–0	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)

58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
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' We are underway at Riverside. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
15' 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.
20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Anthony Musaba is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
24' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a card on 24.
29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
33' Sheffield Wednesday FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 33.
38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bambo Diaby made 30 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
40' Controversy at the stadium! James Beadle argues furiously but the card stands.
41' GOAL! Michael Ihiekwe scores on 41. Assisted by Sam Greenwood
46' The crowd applauds Bailey Cadamarteri as he leaves the pitch. Djeidi Gassama steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
51' Ike Ugbo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield Wednesday FC so far.
56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Danny Röhl will be considering his options from the bench.
61' The crowd applauds Bambo Diaby as he leaves the pitch. Ian Poveda steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
62' Dominic Iorfa is replacing Pol Valentin Sancho for the Sheffield Wednesday FC side.
67' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
72' The 35-year-old Marvin Johnson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
73' Isaiah Jones adds to his 0 season tally! Middlesbrough FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
75' Lukas Engel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luke Thomas on 75 minute.
77' The supporters are chanting for Jeff Hendrick. He replaces Will Vaulks on 77 minute.
80' Dominic Iorfa was booked on 80.
83' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Isaiah Jones is withdrawn and Anfernee Dijksteel gets his opportunity.
84' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Sam Silvera on, Emmanuel Latte Lath off on 84 minutes.
88' Alex Gilbert is replacing Finn Azaz for the Middlesbrough FC side.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Middlesbrough FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

5
Matt Clarke
12
Luke Ayling
28
Lewis O'Brien
4
Daniel Barlaser
1
Seny Dieng
9
Emmanuel Latte Lath ↓ Sam Silvera 84'
11
Isaiah Jones ↓ Anfernee Dijksteel 83'
33
Luke Thomas ↓ Lukas Engel 75'
20
Finn Azaz ↓ Alex Gilbert 88'
29
Sam Greenwood
16
Jonny Howson

Bench

15
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 83'
23
Tom Glover
18
Sam Silvera ↑ 84'
27
Lukas Engel ↑ 75'
47
Pharrell Willis
14
Alex Gilbert ↑ 88'
49
Law McCabe
59
Luke Woolston

Coach Michael Carrick

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

10
Barry Bannan
18
Marvin Johnson
4
Will Vaulks ↓ Jeff Hendrick 77'
12
Ike Ugbo ↓ Michael Smith 77'
20
Michael Ihiekwe
23
Akin Famewo
5
Bambo Diaby ↓ Ian Poveda 61'
14
Pol Valentin Sancho ↓ Dominic Iorfa 62'
45
Anthony Musaba
26
James Beadle
42
Bailey Cadamarteri ↓ Djeidi Gassama 46'

Bench

22
Jeff Hendrick ↑ 77'
33
Reece James
2
Liam Palmer
1
Cameron Dawson
6
Dominic Iorfa ↑ 62'
27
Ashley Fletcher
24
Michael Smith ↑ 77'
41
Djeidi Gassama ↑ 46'
36
Ian Poveda ↑ 61'

Coach Danny Röhl

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Finn Azaz	3
Adam Reach	3
Josh Windass	3
Paddy McNair	2
Duncan Watmore	2
Britt Assombalonga	2
Anthony Musaba	2
Darragh Lenihan	1

Head to Head

Middlesbrough FC Form

2024-04-01 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-03-29 Southampton FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC D 2024-03-16 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2024-03-12 Birmingham City FC 0–1 Middlesbrough FC W 2024-03-09 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2024-03-06 Middlesbrough FC 3–1 Norwich City FC W

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

2024-04-01 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2024-03-29 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Swansea City AFC D 2024-03-16 Ipswich Town FC 6–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2024-03-08 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Leeds United FC L 2024-03-05 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–0 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2024-03-02 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.07 Middlesbrough FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.3 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Middlesbrough FC57% Draw32% Sheffield Wednesday FC11%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes19% 0% No81%

Avg goals/match: 1.37

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	72%	28%
± 1.5	40%	60%
± 2.5	17%	83%
± 3.5	6%	94%
± 4.5	2%	98%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw

89%

Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC

43%

Middlesbrough FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC

68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Middlesbrough FC32% Draw63% Sheffield Wednesday FC5%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

27.8%

1 – 0

26%

2 – 0

Actual

1 – 1

8.8%

0 – 1

6.1%

3 – 0

4.8%

2 – 1

4.7%

3 – 1

1.8%

4 – 0

1.3%

1 – 2

1.2%

0 – 2

0.9%

2 – 2

0.8%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap	Middlesbrough FC covers	Push	Sheffield Wednesday FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	16%	77%
-1.5	23%	—	77%
-1	23%	31%	46%
-0.5	54%	—	46%
+0.5	92%	—	8%
+1	92%	7%	1%
+1.5	99%	—	1%
+2	99%	1%	0%
+2.5	100%	—	0%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet

74% ✓

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet

35% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.