Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

Championship · 2022-23
Sheffield United FC
1 – 3
Full Time
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

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Birmingham City FC 15 29
2 Middlesbrough FC 15 29
3 Stoke City FC 15 29
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 15 28
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 15 28
6 Swansea City AFC 15 26
7 Southampton FC 15 24
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 15 24
9 West Ham United FC 15 23
10 Sheffield United FC 15 22
11 Portsmouth FC 15 22
12 Norwich City FC 15 21
13 Blackburn Rovers FC 15 21
14 Cardiff City FC 15 18
15 Wrexham AFC 15 18
16 Millwall FC 15 18
17 Bristol City FC 15 18
18 Bolton Wanderers FC 15 17
19 Charlton Athletic FC 15 17
20 Watford FC 15 15
21 Lincoln City FC 15 15
22 Burnley FC 15 10
23 Derby County FC 15 10
24 Preston North End FC 15 8

Head-to-Head

3
1
6
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#10 Position #2
22 Points 29
15 Played 15
6 / 4 / 5 W / D / L 8 / 5 / 2
21 Scored 30
19 Conceded 19
+2 GD +11
1.47 PPG 1.93
40% Win % 53%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Sheffield United FC are 10th (22 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 2nd (29 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sheffield United FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/4
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/2
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sheffield United FC
Patrick Bamford 5 G 1 A
Sydie Peck 4 G 2 A
Thomas Cannon 3 G
Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 13 G
Amario Cozier-Duberry 3 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Bramall Lane. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sheffield United FC and Middlesbrough FC.
  • 5' Against the run of play, Oliver McBurnie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 14' Tommy Smith is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
  • 19' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
  • 25' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Chuba Akpom makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 30' Darragh Lenihan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 396 appearances.
  • 35' Jack Robinson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Heckingbottom will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 48' GOAL! Cameron Archer fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jonathan Howson.
  • 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 63' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield United FC. Anel Ahmedhodzic will be fuming at that decision.
  • 67' Anel Ahmedhodzic makes way for Daniel Jebbison at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
  • 72' Jayden Bogle, a England , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 74' Cameron Archer has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
  • 74' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oliver McBurnie.
  • 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cameron Archer makes it 1-4.
  • 77' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver McBurnie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 78' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 78 minute. Oliver Norwood leaves to be changed by Ben Osborn.
  • 82' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Cameron Archer departs to be replaced by Matty Crooks.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Ramsey. He replaces Marcus Forss on 83 minute.
  • 86' Jayden Bogle catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
  • 90' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Riley McGree exits the field as Alex Mowatt enters on 90.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matty Crooks on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Middlesbrough FC players.

Lineups

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chuba Akpom 3
Cameron Archer 3
Sander Berge 2
Martin Braithwaite 1
Stewart Downing 1
Ryan John Giles 1
Aden Flint 1
Richard Stearman 1

Head to Head

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

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
1.53 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 FC34% Draw27% Middlesbrough FC39%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
66%
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
11.1%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
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% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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