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Middlesbrough FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Middlesbrough FC
2 – 0
Full Time
West Bromwich Albion FC
Tue 21 Jan 2025 · 19:45 UTC Riverside Stadium 22,323 HT 45' · FT 45'
Hayden Hackney 29' 1–0
Ben Doak 83' 2–0
Dael Fry 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Middlesbrough FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Shaun Hudson
  • Assistant 2 Blake Antrobus (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

9
2
3
Middlesbrough FC 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals West Bromwich Albion FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-21 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 West Bromwich Albion FC 2024-10-01 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–1 Middlesbrough FC 2023-12-23 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 West Bromwich Albion FC 2023-08-26 West Bromwich Albion FC 4–2 Middlesbrough FC 2023-02-25 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC H 2–0 W
18 Jan Portsmouth FC A 1–2 L
11 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC H 0–1 L
04 Jan Cardiff City FC H 1–1 D
01 Jan Hull City AFC A 1–0 W
29 Dec Burnley FC H 0–0 D
West Bromwich Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 0–2 L
18 Jan Stoke City FC H 1–1 D
11 Jan AFC Bournemouth A 1–5 L
04 Jan Swansea City AFC A 1–1 D
01 Jan Preston North End FC H 3–1 W
29 Dec Sheffield United FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Middlesbrough FC West Bromwich Albion FC
#10 Position #13
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

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season

Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts). West Bromwich Albion FC are 13th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Middlesbrough FC and West Bromwich Albion FC is underway.
  • 5' 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 Styles suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' West Bromwich Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined West Bromwich Albion FC backline.
  • 20' West Bromwich Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 29' Assisted by Neto Borges with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hayden Hackney makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 39' West Bromwich Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Delano Burgzorg is clearly more than just a goal scorer for West Bromwich Albion FC.
  • 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 54' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mason Holgate, as he is very good at scoring at Riverside Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 64' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Carrick will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 65' Time for substitution for West Bromwich Albion FC. Jayson Molumby is replaced by John Swift.
  • 70' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Middlesbrough FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 78' The crowd applauds Mikey Johnston as he leaves the pitch. Devante Cole steps in for West Bromwich Albion FC.
  • 79' A moment of madness from Dael Fry on 79 minutes earns him a card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
  • 82' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 82 minute. Finn Azaz leaves to be changed by Daniel Barlaser.
  • 83' Ben Doak does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
  • 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Middlesbrough FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Marcus Forss. He replaces Ben Doak on 90 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Middlesbrough FC take all three points.

Lineups

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Brunt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josh Coburn 2
Daniel Ayala 2
Hayden Hackney 2
Marcus Tavernier 2
John Swift 2
Britt Assombalonga 2
Daryl Dike 2
Emmanuel Latte Lath 1

Head to Head

2025-01-21 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 West Bromwich Albion FC 2024-10-01 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–1 Middlesbrough FC 2023-12-23 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 West Bromwich Albion FC 2023-08-26 West Bromwich Albion FC 4–2 Middlesbrough FC 2023-02-25 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough FC Form

2025-01-21 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2025-01-18 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2025-01-11 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2025-01-04 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Cardiff City FC D 2025-01-01 Hull City AFC 0–1 Middlesbrough FC W 2024-12-29 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Burnley FC D

West Bromwich Albion FC Form

2025-01-21 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2025-01-18 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2025-01-11 AFC Bournemouth 5–1 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2025-01-04 Swansea City AFC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2025-01-01 West Bromwich Albion FC 3–1 Preston North End FC W 2024-12-29 Sheffield United FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.77 Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.42 West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 87% + Middlesbrough FC or Draw 82%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Middlesbrough FC44% Draw38% West Bromwich Albion FC18%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 67%
33%
± 1.5 34%
66%
± 2.5 13%
87%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw
82%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
56%
Middlesbrough FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
62%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Middlesbrough FC22% Draw68% West Bromwich Albion FC10%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.1%
1 – 0
21.7%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
2.3%
1 – 2
2.1%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.1%
2 – 2
1%
4 – 0
0.4%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap Middlesbrough FC covers Push West Bromwich Albion FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 26% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 13% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
66% ✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✓

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