Sheffield United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2022-23

Sheffield United FC

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Middlesbrough FC

Wed 15 Feb 2023 · 20:00 UTC Bramall Lane HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 14' Tommy Smith

Y 57' Jonathan Howson

Anel Ahmedhodzic 63' Y

Oliver McBurnie 74' Y

Oliver McBurnie 77' Y

Jayden Bogle 86' Y

Y 90' Matty Crooks

Overview

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Sheffield United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Millwall FC	46	83
4	Southampton FC	46	80
5	Middlesbrough FC	46	80
6	Hull City AFC	46	73
7	Wrexham AFC	46	71
8	Derby County FC	46	69
9	Norwich City FC	46	65
10	Birmingham City FC	46	64
11	Swansea City AFC	46	64
12	Bristol City FC	46	62
13	Sheffield United FC	46	60
14	Preston North End FC	46	60
15	Queens Park Rangers FC	46	58
16	Watford FC	46	57
17	Stoke City FC	46	55
18	Portsmouth FC	46	55
19	Charlton Athletic FC	46	53
20	Blackburn Rovers FC	46	52
21	West Bromwich Albion FC	46	51
22	Oxford United FC	46	47
23	Leicester City FC	46	46
24	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Sheffield United FC 10 games · Avg 2.8 goals Middlesbrough FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-02-15 Sheffield United FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC 2022-08-14 Middlesbrough FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC 2022-03-08 Sheffield United FC 4–1 Middlesbrough FC 2021-09-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2019-02-13 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Sheffield United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Feb	Middlesbrough FC	H	1–3	L
11 Feb	Swansea City AFC	H	3–0	W
07 Feb	Wrexham AFC	H	3–1	W
04 Feb	Rotherham United FC	A	0–0	D
29 Jan	Wrexham AFC	A	3–3	D
20 Jan	Hull City AFC	H	1–0	W

Middlesbrough FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Feb	Sheffield United FC	A	3–1	W
11 Feb	Cardiff City FC	A	3–1	W
04 Feb	Blackpool FC	H	3–0	W
28 Jan	Watford FC	H	2–0	W
22 Jan	Sunderland AFC	A	0–2	L
14 Jan	Millwall FC	H	1–0	W

Season Stats

Sheffield United FC		Middlesbrough FC
#13	Position	#5
60	Points	80
46	Played	46
18 / 6 / 22	W / D / L	22 / 14 / 10
66	Scored	72
66	Conceded	47
+0	GD	+25
1.30	PPG	1.74
39%	Win %	48%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sheffield United FC launch into their encounter with Middlesbrough FC.
5' What a moment for Oliver McBurnie! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
10' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
14' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tommy Smith.
19' Darragh Lenihan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
24' Jayden Bogle is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
25' The England Chuba Akpom breaks the deadlock on 25 minutes. 1-1!
30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Carrick might look to freshen things up shortly.
35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
40' Sheffield United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
48' Against the run of play, Cameron Archer has scored! This game has turned on its head.
53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
57' A moment of madness from Jonathan Howson on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
62' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
63' Anel Ahmedhodzic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
67' Sheffield United FC ring the changes. Anel Ahmedhodzic has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Jebbison to step up.
72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
74' What composure from Cameron Archer! The England international strokes it home. 1-3.
74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oliver McBurnie on 74 minutes.
75' GOAL! Cameron Archer scores on 75.
77' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 77.
78' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Oliver Norwood by Ben Osborn on 78 minute.
82' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 82 minute. Cameron Archer leaves to be changed by Matty Crooks.
83' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Ramsey. He replaces Marcus Forss on 83 minute.
86' The referee calls foul for Jayden Bogle. He receives a Yellow card.
90' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 90 minute. Riley McGree leaves to be changed by Alex Mowatt.
90' It’s a booking for Middlesbrough FC player. Matty Crooks gets a Yellow card.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Middlesbrough FC take all three points.

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

29
Iliman Ndiaye
9
Oliver McBurnie
19
Jack Robinson
15
Anel Ahmedhodzic ↓ Daniel Jebbison 67'
20
Jayden Bogle
16
Oliver Norwood ↓ Ben Osborn 78'
12
John Egan
13
Max Lowe
8
Sander Berge
18
Wesley Foderingham
28
James McAtee

Bench

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Chuba Akpom	3
Cameron Archer	3
Sander Berge	2
Duncan Watmore	1
Emmanuel Latte Lath	1
Paddy McNair	1
Delano Burgzorg	1
Folarin Balogun	1

Head to Head

Sheffield United FC Form

2023-02-15 Sheffield United FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-02-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Swansea City AFC W 2023-02-07 Sheffield United FC 3–1 Wrexham AFC W 2023-02-04 Rotherham United FC 0–0 Sheffield United FC D 2023-01-29 Wrexham AFC 3–3 Sheffield United FC D 2023-01-20 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Hull City AFC W

Middlesbrough FC Form

2023-02-15 Sheffield United FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-02-11 Cardiff City FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-02-04 Middlesbrough FC 3–0 Blackpool FC W 2023-01-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Watford FC W 2023-01-22 Sunderland AFC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-01-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Millwall FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.49 Sheffield United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.71 Middlesbrough FC xG

I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Middlesbrough FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield United FC33% Draw27% Middlesbrough FC40%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes64% 0% No36%

Avg goals/match: 3.2

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	83%	17%
± 2.5	61%	39%
± 3.5	40%	60%
± 4.5	22%	78%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw

60%

Draw or Middlesbrough FC

67%

Sheffield United FC or Middlesbrough FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Sheffield United FC26% Draw43% Middlesbrough FC31%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.3%

1 – 2

8.5%

2 – 1

7.4%

2 – 2

6.3%

0 – 1

6.2%

0 – 2

5.9%

0 – 0

5.7%

1 – 0

5.3%

1 – 3

Actual

2 – 0

4.5%

3 – 1

3.7%

2 – 3

3.7%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap	Sheffield United FC covers	Push	Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	10%	84%
-1.5	16%	—	84%
-1	16%	17%	67%
-0.5	33%	—	67%
+0.5	58%	—	42%
+1	58%	19%	22%
+1.5	78%	—	22%
+2	78%	13%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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