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West Bromwich Albion FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
West Bromwich Albion FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Fri 29 Dec 2023 · 20:15 UTC The Hawthorns HT 45' · FT 45'
Grady Diangana 37' 1–0
Y 46' Ilia Gruev
Cedric Kipre 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

West Bromwich Albion FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at The Hawthorns.

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Scott
  • Assistant 1 Neil Davies
  • Assistant 2

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

2
4
4
West Bromwich Albion FC 10 games · Avg 2.6 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Leeds United FC 2023-08-18 Leeds United FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC 2021-05-23 Leeds United FC 3–1 West Bromwich Albion FC 2020-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–5 Leeds United FC 2020-01-01 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

West Bromwich Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Leeds United FC H 1–0 W
26 Dec Norwich City FC H 1–0 W
23 Dec Middlesbrough FC A 0–1 L
17 Dec Stoke City FC H 1–1 D
12 Dec Rotherham United FC A 2–0 W
09 Dec Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Preston North End FC A 1–2 L
23 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 4–0 W
16 Dec Coventry City FC H 1–1 D
12 Dec Sunderland AFC A 0–1 L
09 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

West Bromwich Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — West Bromwich Albion FC and Leeds United FC get this one started.
  • 5' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. West Bromwich Albion FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 15' Leeds United 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.
  • 20' West Bromwich Albion FC is showing some good football. However, West Bromwich Albion FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlos Corberán might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 37' West Bromwich Albion FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Grady Diangana on 37.
  • 42' A quiet spell here at The Hawthorns. West Bromwich Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Ilia Gruev is having his name booked by the referee on 46.
  • 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 56' Netherlands international Joel Piroe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Djed Spence has done his job and it is now time for Jaidon Anthony to step up.
  • 65' Leeds United FC have won 532 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 69' West Bromwich Albion FC ring the changes. Jayson Molumby has done his job and it is now time for John Swift to step up.
  • 70' West Bromwich Albion FC ring the changes. Jed Wallace has done his job and it is now time for Adam Reach to step up.
  • 75' 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.
  • 76' The whistle greets Alex Mowatt as he departs to be replaced by Nathaniel Chalobah.
  • 81' West Bromwich Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Jeremy Sarmiento. He replaces Brandon Thomas-Asante on 86 minute.
  • 90' Another change for Leeds United FC made on 90 minute. Ethan Ampadu leaves to be changed by Junior Firpo.
  • 90' Cedric Kipre catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — West Bromwich Albion FC 1-0 Leeds United FC.

Lineups

West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Corberán

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ezgjan Alioski 3
Patrick Bamford 3
Rodrigo 3
Hal Robson-Kanu 2
Pablo Hernandez 2
Semi Ajayi 2
Raphinha 1
Matt Phillips 1

Head to Head

2023-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Leeds United FC 2023-08-18 Leeds United FC 1–1 West Bromwich Albion FC 2021-05-23 Leeds United FC 3–1 West Bromwich Albion FC 2020-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–5 Leeds United FC 2020-01-01 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Leeds United FC

West Bromwich Albion FC Form

2023-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Leeds United FC W 2023-12-26 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Norwich City FC W 2023-12-23 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2023-12-17 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2023-12-12 Rotherham United FC 0–2 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2023-12-09 Sunderland AFC 2–1 West Bromwich Albion FC L

Leeds United FC Form

2023-12-29 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Leeds United FC L 2023-12-26 Preston North End FC 2–1 Leeds United FC L 2023-12-23 Leeds United FC 4–0 Ipswich Town FC W 2023-12-16 Leeds United FC 1–1 Coventry City FC D 2023-12-12 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Leeds United FC L 2023-12-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–2 Leeds United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15 West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
West Bromwich Albion FC41% Draw30% Leeds United FC29%
Actual: West Bromwich Albion FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Leeds United FC
59%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Leeds United FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
West Bromwich Albion FC25% Draw52% Leeds United FC23%
Actual: West Bromwich Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC

Handicap West Bromwich Albion FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 21% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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