Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Hillsborough Stadium.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee Shaun Hudson
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jul | Fulham FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 14 Jul | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | Preston North End FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Jul | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Jul | Bristol City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jul | Millwall FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Sheffield Wednesday FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #5 |
| 0 | Points | 80 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 2 / 12 / 32 | W / D / L | 22 / 14 / 10 |
| 29 | Scored | 72 |
| 89 | Conceded | 47 |
| -60 | GD | +25 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 4% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sheffield Wednesday FC are 24th (0 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Hillsborough Stadium as Sheffield Wednesday FC face off against Middlesbrough FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Jacob Murphy does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield Wednesday FC surge ahead!
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield Wednesday FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Sheffield Wednesday FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 22' What a moment for Paddy McNair! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
- 27' Sheffield Wednesday FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Warnock might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' George Friend is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield Wednesday FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 53' Massimo Luongo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Shaw on 53 minute.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield Wednesday FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' Atdhe Nuhiu has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, Anfernee Dijksteel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
- 73' The crowd applauds Atdhe Nuhiu as he leaves the pitch. Josh Windass steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 78' The 25-year-old Liam Shaw has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Marcus Tavernier by Lewis Wing on 79 minute.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Adam Reach. He replaces Kieran Lee on 80 minute.
- 85' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' Lewis Wing has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 1-2 the final result. Sheffield Wednesday FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 14
- 7
- 10
- 15
-
17
Atdhe Nuhiu ↓ Josh Windass 73'
- 28
- 2
-
5
Kieran Lee ↓ Adam Reach 80'
-
46
Liam Shaw ↓ Massimo Luongo 53'
- 27
Bench
- 6
-
20
Adam Reach ↑ 80'
- 25
- 8
- 29
-
21
Massimo Luongo ↑ 53'
- 22
-
47
Josh Windass ↑ 73'
- 38
Coach
Garry Monk
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 17
- 11
- 3
- 6
- 9
- 22
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↓ Lewis Wing 79'
- 29
- 2
- 30
Bench
- 42
- 20
-
26
Lewis Wing ↑ 79'
- 25
- 19
- 33
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Windass | 3 |
| Finn Azaz | 3 |
| Adam Reach | 3 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 2 |
| Anthony Musaba | 2 |
| Paddy McNair | 2 |
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Muhamed Besic | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2020-07-22
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-07-18
Fulham FC
5–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-07-14
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2020-07-11
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2020-07-08
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–3
Preston North End FC
L
2020-07-05
Swansea City AFC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Middlesbrough FC Form
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
2020-07-11
Middlesbrough FC
1–3
Bristol City FC
L
2020-07-08
Millwall FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2020-07-05
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.86
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
79%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Middlesbrough FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.2%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 3
7.1%
1 – 3
6.2%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 4
3.4%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC
| Handicap | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 24% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.