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 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee Tom Reeves
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 29 | Points | 29 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 9 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 2 |
| 24 | Scored | 30 |
| 18 | Conceded | 19 |
| +6 | GD | +11 |
| 1.93 | PPG | 1.93 |
| 60% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Stoke City FC are 3rd (29 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 2nd (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/7
■ 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)
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Stoke City FC and Middlesbrough FC is underway.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 8' A tactical swap from Stoke City FC — Josh Tymon on, Sam Clucas off on 8 minutes.
- 13' Jonathan Howson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' Middlesbrough FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Neto Borges scoring 2 goals.
- 19' What a strike from Nathan Collins! The score is 1-0.
- 24' It’s high time Michael O'Neill made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 26' The referee has no hesitation. Dael Fry is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 26.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Stoke City FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danny Batth, as he is very good at scoring at Bet365 Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Morgan Fox is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stoke City FC.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Stoke City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 62' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Marvin Johnson departs to be replaced by Patrick Roberts.
- 67' Stoke City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Shawcross is hanging Danny Batth on the field on 67 minute.
- 69' A moment of madness from Tyrese Campbell on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Stoke City FC will be frustrated.
- 70' It’s a booking for Middlesbrough FC player. George Saville gets a Yellow card.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Tashan Oakley-Boothe. He replaces Nick Powell on 74 minute.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Jacob Brown is booked for Stoke City FC — Yellow card on 79.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Lewis Wing is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Saville at the 90 minute mark.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marc Bola on 90 minutes.
- The points are shared — Stoke City FC 1-0 Middlesbrough FC. Honours even.
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 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Sam Clucas | 1 |
| Jacob Brown | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 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
1 / 4
1.43
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
58%
Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.