Swansea City AFC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Swansea City AFC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Swansea.com Stadium.
- Swansea City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Bell
- Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
- Assistant 2 James Wilson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Hull City AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Dec | Hull City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | Preston North End FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Bristol City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Swansea City AFC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #10 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Swansea City AFC are 11th (0 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 10th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Swansea City AFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Swansea City AFC launch into their encounter with Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' Isaiah Jones has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Swansea City AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Swansea City AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' The 28-year-old Tom Glover has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' 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.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Carrick will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' Brilliant from the ! Sam Greenwood makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 43.
- 48' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 53' Swansea City AFC have won 472 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' A goal from the Jamaica international Jamal Lowe! He fires home on 59 to make it 1-1!
- 63' Josh Tymon was booked on 63.
- 64' Oliver Cooper is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Walsh at the 64 minute mark.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonny Howson on 64 minutes.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie Paterson on 65.
- 70' England international Josh Key has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Morgan Rogers. He replaces Matt Crooks on 71 minute.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Isaiah Jones on 71.
- 72' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Silvera is hanging Sam Greenwood on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sam Silvera makes it 1-2.
- 81' It is a substitution in Swansea City AFC team. Jamie Paterson is replaced by Yannick Bolasie on 81 minute.
- 86' A quiet spell here at Swansea.com Stadium. Swansea City AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 87' Liam Cullen gets the nod from Swansea City AFC. He replaces Jamal Lowe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Tom Glover comes on to replace Seny Dieng.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Emmanuel Latte Lath. He receives a Yellow card.
- 1-2 the final result. Swansea City AFC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Swansea City AFC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Jamal Lowe ↓ Liam Cullen 87'
-
28
Liam Walsh ↓ Oliver Cooper 64'
- 12
-
4
Jay Fulton ↓ Charlie Patino 87'
- 8
- 2
- 6
- 5
- 14
- 22
-
33
Bashir Humphreys ↓ Jerry Yates 81'
Bench
- 26
-
20
Liam Cullen ↑ 87'
- 23
-
17
Yannick Bolasie ↑ 81'
- 1
-
9
Jerry Yates ↑ 81'
-
31
Oliver Cooper ↑ 64'
-
18
Charlie Patino ↑ 87'
- 41
Coach
Alan Sheehan
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 15
- 4
-
1
Seny Dieng ↓ Tom Glover 90'
- 9
-
24
Alex Bangura ↓ Lukas Engel 72'
- 11
- 3
-
29
Sam Greenwood ↓ Sam Silvera 72'
-
25
Matt Crooks ↓ Morgan Rogers 71'
- 16
Bench
- 5
-
10
Morgan Rogers ↑ 71'
- 22
-
23
Tom Glover ↑ 90'
-
18
Sam Silvera ↑ 72'
- –
-
27
Lukas Engel ↑ 72'
- 14
- 38
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Ayew | 5 |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 3 |
| Riley McGree | 3 |
| Joel Piroe | 2 |
| Zan Vipotnik | 2 |
| Rhian Brewster | 2 |
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Tommy Conway | 1 |
Head to Head
Swansea City AFC Form
2023-12-16
Swansea City AFC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2023-12-12
Stoke City FC
1–1
Swansea City AFC
D
2023-12-09
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Swansea City AFC
W
2023-12-02
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2023-11-29
Leeds United FC
3–1
Swansea City AFC
L
2023-11-25
Swansea City AFC
2–2
Hull City AFC
D
Middlesbrough FC Form
2023-12-16
Swansea City AFC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2023-12-13
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Hull City AFC
L
2023-12-09
Middlesbrough FC
0–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2023-12-02
Leeds United FC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2023-11-28
Middlesbrough FC
4–0
Preston North End FC
W
2023-11-25
Bristol City FC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.68
Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Middlesbrough FC or Draw 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Swansea City AFC or Draw
62%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
74%
Swansea City AFC or Middlesbrough FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.1%
0 – 1
17%
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
2.6%
2 – 2
2.2%
1 – 3
2%
3 – 1
1%
Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC
| Handicap | Swansea City AFC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 17% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 24% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.