Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Swansea City AFC 8 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee Keith Stroud
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Norwich City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Swansea City AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 15 | Points | 17 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 4 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 1 |
| 16 | Scored | 13 |
| 12 | Conceded | 6 |
| +4 | GD | +7 |
| 1.88 | PPG | 2.13 |
| 50% | Win % | 63% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts). Swansea City AFC are 1st (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Swansea City AFC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Swansea City AFC
| Adam Idah | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ji-sung Eom | 2 G | 2 A |
| Joseph Opoku | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Riverside Stadium as Middlesbrough FC face off against Swansea City AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Swansea City AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Swansea City AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Duncan Watmore makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Swansea City AFC's compact .
- 45' The referee calls foul for Marvin Johnson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' The Swansea City AFC manager makes a substitution. Benjamin Cabango departs to be replaced by Wayne Routledge.
- 51' Swansea City AFC 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.
- 56' Swansea City AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' Chuba Akpom picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' 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.
- 66' A change in the Swansea City AFC ranks — Kasey Palmer exits the field as Yan Dhanda enters on 66.
- 67' A goal from the England international Duncan Watmore! He fires home on 67 to make it 2-0!
- 68' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Saville is hanging Duncan Watmore on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' Swansea City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' Yan Dhanda makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Swansea City AFC are in front.
- 79' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Marvin Johnson by Hayden Coulson on 79 minute.
- 81' Swansea City AFC ring the changes. Korey Smith has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Garrick to step up.
- 85' It’s a booking for Swansea City AFC player. Matt Grimes gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Ryan Manning has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- Another three points for Middlesbrough FC.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ George Saville 68'
- 1
-
3
Marvin Johnson ↓ Hayden Coulson 79'
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 7
- 29
- 27
-
5
Sam Morsy ↓ Lewis Wing 79'
- 10
Bench
- 9
-
22
George Saville ↑ 68'
-
8
Lewis Wing ↑ 79'
- 15
- 19
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 79'
- 32
- 37
- 24
Coach
Neil Warnock
Swansea City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jamal Lowe ↓ Matt Grimes 46'
-
7
Korey Smith ↓ Jordan Garrick 81'
- 10
-
6
Jay Fulton ↓ Viktor Gyokeres 46'
- 23
- 2
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↓ Yan Dhanda 66'
- 3
- 44
- 1
- 5
Bench
-
8
Matt Grimes ↑ 46'
- 26
-
15
Wayne Routledge ↑ 46'
-
21
Yan Dhanda ↑ 66'
- 13
- 20
-
14
Viktor Gyokeres ↑ 46'
- 24
-
41
Jordan Garrick ↑ 81'
Coach
Steve Cooper
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Ayew | 5 |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 3 |
| Riley McGree | 3 |
| Joel Piroe | 2 |
| Zan Vipotnik | 2 |
| Rhian Brewster | 2 |
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Tommy Conway | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2020-12-02
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2020-11-28
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-11-25
Middlesbrough FC
3–0
Derby County FC
W
2020-11-21
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2020-11-07
Brentford FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-11-03
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
Swansea City AFC Form
2020-12-02
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
L
2020-11-29
Nottingham Forest FC
0–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2020-11-25
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2020-11-21
Swansea City AFC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-11-07
Norwich City FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
L
2020-11-03
Brentford FC
1–1
Swansea City AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.2
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Swansea City AFC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
65%
Middlesbrough FC or Swansea City AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Swansea City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.