Queens Park Rangers FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Queens Park Rangers FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
- Queens Park Rangers FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Mark Pottage
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | Millwall FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 14 Jul | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jul | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jul | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Jul | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Queens Park Rangers FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 13 | Points | 15 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 16 |
| 7 | Conceded | 12 |
| +3 | GD | +4 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 38% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC are 6th (13 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
| Koki Saito | 1 G |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Queens Park Rangers FC and Middlesbrough FC get this one started.
- 5' Queens Park Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The 39-year-old Lee Wallace has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 19' GOAL! Chuba Akpom fires home to make it 0-1!
- 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' What an equalizer from Bright Osayi-Samuel!
- 33' It looks surprising Queens Park Rangers FC does not make any changes. Paddy McNair has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 388 games and scored 475 goals.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' Jonathan Howson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Grant Hall has done his job and it is now time for Dael Fry to step up.
- 60' Tom Carroll gets the nod from Queens Park Rangers FC. He replaces George Thomas and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Djed Spence makes way for Sam Morsy at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 69' Middlesbrough FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker William Lankshear scoring 1 goals.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Paul Smyth. He replaces Ilias Chair on 73 minute.
- 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Queens Park Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Queens Park Rangers FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 90' Queens Park Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Queens Park Rangers FC 1-1 Middlesbrough FC.
Lineups
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 8
- 24
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Paul Smyth 73'
- 11
- 6
- 4
-
19
George Thomas ↓ Tom Carroll 60'
- 13
- 3
- 9
Bench
-
22
Tom Carroll ↑ 60'
-
38
Paul Smyth ↑ 73'
- 18
- 2
- 12
- 32
- 23
Coach
Mark Warburton
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
4
Grant Hall ↓ Dael Fry 55'
- 3
- 17
- 16
- 9
- 22
- 7
-
29
Djed Spence ↓ Sam Morsy 64'
- 2
- 10
Bench
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Chris Willock | 3 |
| Rob Dickie | 2 |
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Nahki Wells | 2 |
| Jonathan Howson | 2 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 2 |
Head to Head
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2020-09-26
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-09-18
Coventry City FC
3–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2020-09-12
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-07-22
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2020-07-18
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–3
Millwall FC
W
2020-07-14
Luton Town FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Middlesbrough FC Form
2020-09-26
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-09-19
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
AFC Bournemouth
D
2020-09-11
Watford FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-07-22
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2020-07-18
Middlesbrough FC
1–3
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-07-14
Reading FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Queens Park Rangers FC or Middlesbrough FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
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
Queens Park Rangers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
56%
Queens Park Rangers FC or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Queens Park Rangers FC
| Handicap | Queens Park Rangers FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

