Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Stoke City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2022-23
Stoke City FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Wed 17 Aug 2022 · 18:45 UTC Bet365 Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jacob Brown 41' Y
Jacob Brown 42' Y
Lewis Baker 51' Y
Y 90' Anfernee Dijksteel

Overview

Match Preview

Stoke City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.

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

3
5
8
Stoke City FC 16 games · Avg 2.1 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-17 Stoke City FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC 2022-04-30 Middlesbrough FC 3–1 Stoke City FC 2021-12-11 Stoke City FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2021-03-13 Middlesbrough FC 3–0 Stoke City FC 2020-12-05 Stoke City FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Middlesbrough FC H 2–2 D
13 Aug Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–3 L
06 Aug Blackpool FC H 2–0 W
30 Jul Millwall FC A 0–2 L
07 May Coventry City FC H 1–1 D
30 Apr Middlesbrough FC A 1–3 L
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Stoke City FC A 2–2 D
14 Aug Sheffield United FC H 2–2 D
06 Aug Queens Park Rangers FC A 2–3 L
30 Jul West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–1 D
07 May Preston North End FC A 1–4 L
30 Apr Stoke City FC H 3–1 W

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)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
13% Clean Sheets
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
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Stoke City FC
Ethan Galbraith 4 G 1 A
Eric Bocat 2 G 2 A
Sam Gallagher 2 G 1 A
Justin Devenny 2 G
Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 6 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Stoke City FC and Middlesbrough FC is underway.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' Middlesbrough FC is showing some good football. However, Middlesbrough FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 19' The deadlock is broken! Jacob Brown gets on the scoresheet on 19 minutes.
  • 24' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 34' Riley McGree has been relatively quiet despite scoring 36 goals in his last 208 appearances.
  • 38' What a moment for Duncan Watmore! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 41' The referee shows Stoke City FC player a Yellow card on 41.
  • 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jacob Brown.
  • 47' 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.
  • 51' Lewis Baker has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Lewis Baker has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stoke City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Duncan Watmore makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Tyrese Campbell. He replaces William Smallbone on 70 minute.
  • 71' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Duncan Watmore is replaced by Marcus Forss.
  • 74' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Sam Clucas has done his job and it is now time for Gavin Kilkenny to step up.
  • 78' Tom Sparrow has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tariqe Fosu on 78 minute.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Matty Crooks. He replaces Riley McGree on 82 minute.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Matty Crooks comes on to replace Riley McGree.
  • 88' The 35-year-old Sam Clucas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Anfernee Dijksteel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael O'Neill

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matty Crooks 2
Joon-ho Bae 2
Ashley Fletcher 2
Duncan Watmore 2
Lewis Baker 1
Lewis Baker 1
Britt Assombalonga 1
Nick Powell 1

Head to Head

2022-08-17 Stoke City FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC 2022-04-30 Middlesbrough FC 3–1 Stoke City FC 2021-12-11 Stoke City FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2021-03-13 Middlesbrough FC 3–0 Stoke City FC 2020-12-05 Stoke City FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC

Stoke City FC Form

2022-08-17 Stoke City FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC D 2022-08-13 Huddersfield Town AFC 3–1 Stoke City FC L 2022-08-06 Stoke City FC 2–0 Blackpool FC W 2022-07-30 Millwall FC 2–0 Stoke City FC L 2022-05-07 Stoke City FC 1–1 Coventry City FC D 2022-04-30 Middlesbrough FC 3–1 Stoke City FC L

Middlesbrough FC Form

2022-08-17 Stoke City FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC D 2022-08-14 Middlesbrough FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC D 2022-08-06 Queens Park Rangers FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-07-30 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2022-05-07 Preston North End FC 4–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-04-30 Middlesbrough FC 3–1 Stoke City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85 Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC 75% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Stoke City FC40% Draw25% Middlesbrough FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
60%
Stoke City FC or Middlesbrough FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC31% Draw40% Middlesbrough FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
4.1%

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap Stoke City FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 12% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 18% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 17% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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