West Bromwich Albion FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
West Bromwich Albion FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at The Hawthorns.
- West Bromwich Albion FC 15 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Akil Howson
6 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 9.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 26 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Dec | Hull City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
West Bromwich Albion FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
5/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/3
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
West Bromwich Albion FC
| Isaac Price | 6 G | 3 A |
| Jimmy Morgan | 4 G | 4 A |
| Aune Heggebo | 4 G | 1 A |
| Callum Styles | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! West Bromwich Albion FC welcome Leeds United FC for this crunch clash at The Hawthorns.
- 2' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Semi Ajayi makes it 1-0.
- 7' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ezgjan Alioski suffering a number of foals already.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' Conor Townsend gets the nod from West Bromwich Albion FC. He replaces Kieran Gibbs and will look to change the dynamic.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' West Bromwich Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leeds United FC's shape.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' Poor challenge from Filip Krovinovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' Stuart Dallas, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Patrick Bamford. He replaces Eddie Nketiah on 46 minute.
- 51' Hal Robson-Kanu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Leeds United FC tonight.
- 52' Semi Ajayi does the damage! The net is bulging and West Bromwich Albion FC surge ahead!
- 57' West Bromwich Albion FC have won 504 goals from 391 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' The crowd applauds Filip Krovinovic as he leaves the pitch. Kyle Edwards steps in for West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 67' That is a Yellow card for Leeds United AFC. Liam Cooper will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' A moment of madness from Luke Ayling on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leeds United AFC will be frustrated.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Kyle Bartley is booked for West Bromwich Albion FC — Yellow card on 72.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 84' Matt Phillips makes way for Kenneth Zohore at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Helder Costa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The points are shared — West Bromwich Albion FC 1-1 Leeds United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 5
-
3
Kieran Gibbs ↓ Conor Townsend 18'
-
10
Matt Phillips ↓ Kenneth Zohore 84'
- 4
- 2
- 19
- 6
- 12
-
7
Filip Krovinovic ↓ Kyle Edwards 62'
Bench
- 26
- 23
-
14
Conor Townsend ↑ 18'
-
21
Kyle Edwards ↑ 62'
- 18
- 15
-
9
Kenneth Zohore ↑ 84'
Coach
Slaven Bilic
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Eddie Nketiah ↓ Patrick Bamford 46'
- 17
- 6
- 2
-
10
Ezgjan Alioski ↓ Barry Douglas 46'
- 23
- 15
- 22
- 43
- 13
- 5
Bench
-
3
Barry Douglas ↑ 46'
- 28
- 48
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↑ 46'
- 1
- 36
- 49
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ezgjan Alioski | 3 |
| Patrick Bamford | 3 |
| Rodrigo | 3 |
| Hal Robson-Kanu | 2 |
| Pablo Hernandez | 2 |
| Semi Ajayi | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| Raphinha | 1 |
Head to Head
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2020-01-01
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-12-29
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-12-26
Barnsley FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2019-12-21
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Brentford FC
D
2019-12-14
Birmingham City FC
2–3
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2019-12-11
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
Leeds United FC Form
2020-01-01
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-12-29
Birmingham City FC
4–5
Leeds United FC
W
2019-12-26
Leeds United FC
1–1
Preston North End FC
D
2019-12-21
Fulham FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
2019-12-14
Leeds United FC
3–3
Cardiff City FC
D
2019-12-10
Leeds United FC
2–0
Hull City AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
West Bromwich Albion FC or Leeds United FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Leeds United FC
64%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Leeds United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC
| Handicap | West Bromwich Albion FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

