Sunday , 16 August 2026

Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Middlesbrough FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Stoke City FC
Sat 28 Sep 2024 · 14:00 UTC Riverside Stadium 24,610 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ben Doak 34' 1–0
Hayden Hackney 73' 2–0
Y 11' Wouter Burger
Y 27' Million Manhoef
Y 39' Ben Wilmot
Y 42' Thomas Cannon
George Edmundson 43' Y
Hayden Hackney 45' Y
Ben Doak 56' Y
Y 59' Junior Tchamadeu
Finn Azaz 66' Y
Y 69' Sam Gallagher
Y 82' Michael Rose

Overview

Match Preview

Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Stephen Martin (England)
  • Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
  • Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)

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

8
5
3
Middlesbrough FC 16 games · Avg 2.1 goals Stoke City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Stoke City FC 2024-03-02 Stoke City FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC 2023-10-28 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Stoke City FC 2023-03-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Stoke City FC 2022-08-17 Stoke City FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Stoke City FC H 2–0 W
21 Sep Sunderland AFC A 0–1 L
14 Sep Preston North End FC H 1–1 D
31 Aug Cardiff City FC A 2–0 W
24 Aug Portsmouth FC H 2–2 D
17 Aug Derby County FC A 0–1 L
Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Middlesbrough FC A 0–2 L
20 Sep Hull City AFC H 1–3 L
14 Sep Oxford United FC A 0–1 L
31 Aug Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–0 W
24 Aug West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–2 L
17 Aug Watford FC A 0–3 L

Season Stats

Middlesbrough FC Stoke City FC
#10 Position #26
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

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season

Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts). Stoke City FC are 26th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Stoke City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Stoke City FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Carrick might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Emmanuel Latte Lath made 525 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 11' That is a card for Stoke City FC. Wouter Burger will be fuming at that decision.
  • 16' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stoke City FC backline.
  • 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Wilmot, as he is very good at scoring at Riverside Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 26' The 22-year-old Junior Tchamadeu has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 27' Stoke City FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 27.
  • 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' What a strike from Ben Doak! The score is 1-0.
  • 39' Ben Wilmot is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Thomas Cannon on 42 minutes.
  • 43' George Edmundson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Hayden Hackney.
  • 46' The whistle greets Thomas Cannon as he departs to be replaced by Andrew Moran.
  • 51' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-1-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 55' The whistle greets Million Manhoef as he departs to be replaced by Sam Gallagher.
  • 56' Poor challenge from Ben Doak. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Junior Tchamadeu.
  • 63' The Stoke City FC manager makes a substitution. Junior Tchamadeu departs to be replaced by Michael Rose.
  • 66' Finn Azaz catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
  • 69' Sam Gallagher picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 70' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Anfernee Dijksteel is withdrawn and Rav van den Berg gets his opportunity.
  • 73' What a moment for Hayden Hackney! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 75' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 75 minute. Riley McGree leaves to be changed by Micah Hamilton.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Andre Vidigal. He replaces Lewis Koumas on 79 minute.
  • 82' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. Michael Rose gets a card.
  • 84' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Daniel Barlaser on, Hayden Hackney off on 84 minutes.
  • 89' Stoke City FC come into this ranked 18 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 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

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

Stoke City FC Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chicho Pelach

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matty Crooks 2
Joon-ho Bae 2
Ashley Fletcher 2
Duncan Watmore 2
Michael Rose 1
Lewis Baker 1
Lewis Baker 1
Britt Assombalonga 1

Head to Head

2024-09-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Stoke City FC 2024-03-02 Stoke City FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC 2023-10-28 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Stoke City FC 2023-03-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Stoke City FC 2022-08-17 Stoke City FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough FC Form

2024-09-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Stoke City FC W 2024-09-21 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2024-09-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Preston North End FC D 2024-08-31 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2024-08-24 Middlesbrough FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC D 2024-08-17 Derby County FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L

Stoke City FC Form

2024-09-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Stoke City FC L 2024-09-20 Stoke City FC 1–3 Hull City AFC L 2024-09-14 Oxford United FC 1–0 Stoke City FC L 2024-08-31 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–1 Stoke City FC W 2024-08-24 Stoke City FC 1–2 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2024-08-17 Watford FC 3–0 Stoke City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.7 Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44 Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + Middlesbrough FC or Draw 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Middlesbrough FC41% Draw40% Stoke City FC19%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes20% 0% No80%
Avg goals/match: 1.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 33%
67%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Stoke City FC
59%
Middlesbrough FC or Stoke City FC
60%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Middlesbrough FC20% Draw70% Stoke City FC10%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.6%
1 – 0
20.6%
0 – 1
12.3%
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
2.7%
1 – 2
2.3%
3 – 0
1.6%
2 – 2
1%
3 – 1
0.9%
0 – 3
0.4%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap Middlesbrough FC covers Push Stoke City FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 25% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 15% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
64% ✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✓

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