Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2022-23

Middlesbrough FC

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Swansea City AFC

Sat 27 Aug 2022 · 14:00 UTC Riverside Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Alex Mowatt 26' Y

Alex Mowatt 27' Y

Matt Clarke 45' Y

Matty Crooks 45' Y

Y 74' Benjamin Cabango

Darragh Lenihan 78' Y

Y 80' Nathan Wood-Gordon

Liam Roberts 84' Y

Y 87' Benjamin Cabango

Isaiah Jones 87' Y

R 87' Benjamin Cabango

Y 90' Oliver Cooper

Overview

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Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Swansea City AFC 0 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 16 games · Avg 2.4 goals Swansea City AFC

Last 5 meetings

2022-08-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC 2022-04-23 Swansea City AFC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC 2021-12-04 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Swansea City AFC 2021-03-06 Swansea City AFC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2020-12-02 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Aug	Swansea City AFC	H	2–1	W
20 Aug	Reading FC	A	0–1	L
17 Aug	Stoke City FC	A	2–2	D
14 Aug	Sheffield United FC	H	2–2	D
06 Aug	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	2–3	L
30 Jul	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	1–1	D

Swansea City AFC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Aug	Middlesbrough FC	A	1–2	L
20 Aug	Luton Town FC	H	0–2	L
16 Aug	Millwall FC	H	2–2	D
13 Aug	Blackpool FC	A	1–0	W
06 Aug	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	0–3	L
30 Jul	Rotherham United FC	A	1–1	D

Season Stats

Middlesbrough FC		Swansea City AFC
#10	Position	#11
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

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season

Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts). Swansea City AFC are 11th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC

0-15

–/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

1/–

76+

1/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Swansea City AFC

0-15

–/1

16-30

1/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

1/–

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Middlesbrough FC is hosting Swansea City AFC for another epic battle.
5' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Swansea City AFC backline.
10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Obafemi made 348 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
13' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Riley McGree makes it 1-0.
14' Riley McGree does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
19' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Swansea City AFC's compact .
24' A quiet spell here at Riverside Stadium. Swansea City AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
26' Alex Mowatt catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
27' A moment of madness from Alex Mowatt on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
30' Magnificent from Matty Crooks! That is 36 goals in 191 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
31' Swansea City AFC ring the changes. Cameron Congreve has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Sorinola to step up.
36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
41' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
45' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Matt Clarke will be fuming at that decision.
46' A tactical swap from Swansea City AFC — Oliver Cooper on, Jules Ntcham off on 46 minutes.
51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
56' 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.
57' Duncan Watmore makes way for Rodrigo Muniz at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
62' Liam Cullen is replacing Joe Allen for the Swansea City AFC side.
67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Russell Martin will be considering his options from the bench.
72' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
74' The referee calls foul for Benjamin Cabango. He receives a Yellow card.
78' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
79' Goal! Joel Piroe scores his 83 goal in 436 matches.
80' Poor challenge from Nathan Wood-Gordon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
81' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 81 minute. Matty Crooks leaves to be changed by Tommy Smith.
82' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Riley McGree is withdrawn and Marc Bola gets his opportunity.
84' Liam Roberts catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Benjamin Cabango.
90' Dael Fry is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan John Giles at the 90 minute mark.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Cooper is booked for Swansea City AFC — Yellow card on 90.
It finishes all square. Middlesbrough FC and Swansea City AFC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

14
Tommy Smith ↑ 81'
28
Luke Daniels
21
Marcus Forss
6
Dael Fry ↑ 90'
27
Marc Bola ↑ 82'
15
Anfernee Dijksteel
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 57'

Coach Chris Wilder

Swansea City AFC Lineups

Starting XI

7
Joe Allen ↓ Liam Cullen 62'
8
Matt Grimes
26
Kyle Naughton
23
Nathan Wood-Gordon
1
Andy Fisher
3
Ryan Manning
10
Jules Ntcham ↓ Oliver Cooper 46'
5
Benjamin Cabango
9
Michael Obafemi
17
Joel Piroe
45
Cameron Congreve ↓ Matthew Sorinola 31'

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

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

2022-08-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC W 2022-08-20 Reading FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-08-17 Stoke City FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC D 2022-08-14 Middlesbrough FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC D 2022-08-06 Queens Park Rangers FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-07-30 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D

Swansea City AFC Form

2022-08-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC L 2022-08-20 Swansea City AFC 0–2 Luton Town FC L 2022-08-16 Swansea City AFC 2–2 Millwall FC D 2022-08-13 Blackpool FC 0–1 Swansea City AFC W 2022-08-06 Swansea City AFC 0–3 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2022-07-30 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Swansea City AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

0.75 Middlesbrough FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.57 Swansea City AFC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 85% + Middlesbrough FC or Draw 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Middlesbrough FC41% Draw37% Swansea City AFC22%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes25% 0% No75%

Avg goals/match: 1.32

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	71%	29%
± 1.5	39%	61%
± 2.5	15%	85%
± 3.5	5%	95%
± 4.5	2%	98%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw

78%

Draw or Swansea City AFC

59%

Middlesbrough FC or Swansea City AFC

63%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Middlesbrough FC20% Draw66% Swansea City AFC14%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

29.5%

1 – 0

18.4%

0 – 1

13.4%

1 – 1

12.5%

2 – 0

6.9%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 2

3.9%

1 – 2

3.3%

3 – 0

1.7%

2 – 2

1.4%

3 – 1

1.2%

0 – 3

0.7%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap	Middlesbrough FC covers	Push	Swansea City AFC covers
-2.5	2%	—	98%
-2	2%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	23%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	77%	—	23%
+1	77%	17%	6%
+1.5	94%	—	6%
+2	94%	5%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet

57% ✗

Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet

48% ✓

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