Stoke City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee Tom Reeves
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Nov | Reading FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #5 |
| 55 | Points | 80 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 10 / 21 | W / D / L | 22 / 14 / 10 |
| 51 | Scored | 72 |
| 56 | Conceded | 47 |
| -5 | GD | +25 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 33% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stoke City FC are 17th (55 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Bet365 Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Stoke City FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' Middlesbrough 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.
- 8' The whistle greets Sam Clucas as he departs to be replaced by Josh Tymon.
- 13' Nathan Collins, a Ireland , has 17 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nathan Collins makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Chester suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dael Fry.
- 31' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Patrick Roberts has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' Northern Ireland international George Saville has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paddy McNair made 383 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Middlesbrough FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 62' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Marvin Johnson by Patrick Roberts on 62 minute.
- 67' The Stoke City FC manager makes a substitution. Danny Batth departs to be replaced by Ryan Shawcross.
- 69' Tyrese Campbell was booked on 69.
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for George Saville on 70 minutes.
- 74' Tashan Oakley-Boothe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nick Powell on 74 minute.
- 79' Jacob Brown was booked on 79.
- 84' Jacob Brown has been relatively quiet despite scoring 51 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 89' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. George Saville departs to be replaced by Lewis Wing.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Marc Bola is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
22
Sam Clucas C ↓ Josh Tymon 8'
- 11
- 18
- 3
- 24
-
6
Danny Batth ↓ Ryan Shawcross 67'
- 12
- 25
- 37
- 32
Bench
- 14
- 9
-
17
Ryan Shawcross ↑ 67'
- 7
- 5
- 28
-
35
Josh Tymon ↑ 8'
- 23
-
20
Tashan Oakley-Boothe ↑ 74'
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 17
- 6
- 16
-
22
George Saville ↓ Lewis Wing 90'
- 7
- 29
- 27
-
5
Sam Morsy ↓ Duncan Watmore 62'
- 10
Bench
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 62'
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 62'
-
8
Lewis Wing ↑ 90'
- 15
-
19
Patrick Roberts ↑ 62'
- 33
- 32
- 37
-
24
Samuel Folarin ↑ 90'
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Joon-ho Bae | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Ben Doak | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Sam Clucas | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2020-12-05
Stoke City FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-12-02
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2020-11-28
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-11-25
Middlesbrough FC
3–0
Derby County FC
W
2020-11-21
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2020-11-07
Brentford FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
62%
Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
10.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.