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Swansea City AFC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Swansea City AFC
1 – 2
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Swansea.com Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 43' Sam Greenwood
Jamal Lowe 59' 1–1
1–2 78' Sam Silvera
Josh Tymon 63' Y
Y 64' Jonny Howson
Jamie Paterson 65' Y
Y 71' Isaiah Jones
Y 90' Emmanuel Latte Lath

Overview

Match Preview

Swansea City AFC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Swansea.com Stadium.

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 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

5
3
8
Swansea City AFC 16 games · Avg 2.4 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2023-03-11 Swansea City AFC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC 2022-08-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC 2022-04-23 Swansea City AFC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC 2021-12-04 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Swansea City AFC

Recent Form

Swansea City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 #5
64 Points 80
46 Played 46
18 / 10 / 18 W / D / L 22 / 14 / 10
57 Scored 72
59 Conceded 47
-2 GD +25
1.39 PPG 1.74
39% Win % 48%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Swansea City AFC are 11th (64 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Swansea City AFC get us underway at Swansea.com Stadium.
  • 5' Swansea City AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Swansea City AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' Charlie Patino needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 13 Yellow cards this season.
  • 35' Swansea City AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' Sam Greenwood adds to his 0 season tally! Middlesbrough FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alan Sheehan might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
  • 58' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 59' What composure from Jamal Lowe! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 63' Poor challenge from Josh Tymon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Swansea City AFC — Oliver Cooper on, Liam Walsh off on 64 minutes.
  • 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonny Howson on 64.
  • 65' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jamie Paterson.
  • 70' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 71' The whistle greets Matt Crooks as he departs to be replaced by Morgan Rogers.
  • 71' Isaiah Jones has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
  • 72' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Sam Greenwood is withdrawn and Sam Silvera gets his opportunity.
  • 77' England international Matt Crooks has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 78' Sam Silvera makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Middlesbrough FC are in front.
  • 81' The Swansea City AFC manager makes a substitution. Jamie Paterson departs to be replaced by Yannick Bolasie.
  • 86' 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.
  • 87' Jamal Lowe makes way for Liam Cullen at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Swansea City AFC.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Tom Glover comes on to replace Seny Dieng.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Emmanuel Latte Lath.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Middlesbrough FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Swansea City AFC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alan Sheehan

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andre Ayew 5
Emmanuel Latte Lath 3
Riley McGree 3
Rhian Brewster 2
Duncan Watmore 2
Joel Piroe 2
Zan Vipotnik 2
Chuba Akpom 1

Head to Head

2023-12-16 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2023-03-11 Swansea City AFC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC 2022-08-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC 2022-04-23 Swansea City AFC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC 2021-12-04 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Swansea City AFC

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
3 / 4
1.24 Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Swansea City AFC or Middlesbrough FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Swansea City AFC29% Draw27% Middlesbrough FC44%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Swansea City AFC or Draw
56%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
71%
Swansea City AFC or Middlesbrough FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Swansea City AFC22% Draw44% Middlesbrough FC34%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC

Handicap Swansea City AFC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 21% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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