Stoke City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Stoke City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Millwall FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 05 Sep | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #3 |
| 13 | Points | 15 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 4 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 16 |
| 12 | Conceded | 12 |
| +1 | GD | +4 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Stoke City FC are 7th (13 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/2
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 2 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 7 G |
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Joon-ho Bae | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
| Michael Rose | 1 |
| Lewis Baker | 1 |
| Lewis Baker | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2026-10-10
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2026-09-19
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
2026-09-15
Middlesbrough FC
2–2
Millwall FC
D
2026-09-12
Middlesbrough FC
4–3
Norwich City FC
W
2026-09-05
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2026-09-02
Burnley FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
Predictions
1.68
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
59%
Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC
74%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
19%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

