Sunderland AFC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Sunderland AFC to score. At the same time, Middlesbrough FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Jack Clarke has been relatively quiet despite scoring 36 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 11' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Edouard Michut on, Corry Evans off on 11 minutes.
- 16' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Jonathan Howson will be fuming at that decision.
- 21' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 41' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 49' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Dael Fry.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marcus Forss.
- 51' Sunderland AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ross Stewart on 51.
- 52' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Matty Crooks is withdrawn and Paddy McNair gets his opportunity.
- 57' Anthony Patterson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Marcus Forss is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 58.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Marcus Forss argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Marcus Forss makes way for Cameron Archer at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 70' Sunderland AFC make a change. Ajibola Alese trudges off to be replaced by Bailey Wright on 70 minutes.
- 75' The 27-year-old Marcus Forss has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' Corry Evans has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 81' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Jack Clarke exits the field as Jewison Bennette enters on 81.
- 81' Amad does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 82' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Abdoullah Ba comes on to replace Patrick Roberts.
- 83' Duncan Watmore is ready to make an impact after coming on for Riley McGree at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- With this win, Sunderland AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
20
Jack Clarke ↓ Jewison Bennette 81'
-
4
Corry Evans ↓ Edouard Michut 11'
-
10
Patrick Roberts ↓ Abdoullah Ba 82'
- 14
- 1
- 24
- 32
- 5
-
42
Ajibola Alese ↓ Bailey Wright 70'
- 16
Bench
- 12
-
26
Bailey Wright ↑ 70'
- 7
-
25
Edouard Michut ↑ 11'
-
17
Abdoullah Ba ↑ 82'
- 18
-
19
Jewison Bennette ↑ 81'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
21
Marcus Forss ↓ Cameron Archer 65'
- 3
- 6
- 16
- 26
-
25
Matty Crooks ↓ Paddy McNair 52'
- 29
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Duncan Watmore 83'
- 30
Bench
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 83'
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 52'
- 27
- 23
-
10
Cameron Archer ↑ 65'
- 2
- 13
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Hayden Hackney | 1 |
| Riley McGree | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
| Dan Neil | 1 |
| Amad | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2023-01-22
Sunderland AFC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2023-01-14
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Millwall FC
W
2023-01-07
Middlesbrough FC
1–5
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2023-01-02
Birmingham City FC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-12-29
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-12-26
Middlesbrough FC
4–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.34
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
55%
Sunderland AFC or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.