West Bromwich Albion FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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West Bromwich Albion FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at The Hawthorns.
- West Bromwich Albion FC 15 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Assistant 1 Andrew Fox
- Assistant 2 Matt McGrath
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Aug | Leeds United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 May | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 19 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | Coventry City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Aug | Millwall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 May | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 May | Coventry City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| West Bromwich Albion FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #2 |
| 28 | Points | 29 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 2 |
| 23 | Scored | 30 |
| 15 | Conceded | 19 |
| +8 | GD | +11 |
| 1.87 | PPG | 1.93 |
| 53% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 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
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
West Bromwich Albion FC are 5th (28 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 2nd (29 pts).
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
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ 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 |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. West Bromwich Albion FC get us underway at The Hawthorns.
- 5' Darnell Furlong has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 56 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Middlesbrough FC have won 498 goals from 397 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. West Bromwich Albion FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 22' Cedric Kipre makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and West Bromwich Albion FC are in front.
- 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 28' John Swift does the damage! The net is bulging and West Bromwich Albion FC surge ahead!
- 29' Emmanuel Latte Lath has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
- 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Smith.
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Smith on 33.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His West Bromwich Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Morgan Rogers argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 47' What a moment for Brandon Thomas-Asante! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 48' Brandon Thomas-Asante has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
- 51' Tom Smith is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 59' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Morgan Rogers is replaced by Paddy McNair.
- 64' A tactical swap from West Bromwich Albion FC — Conor Townsend on, Matt Phillips off on 64 minutes.
- 65' A tactical swap from West Bromwich Albion FC — Josh Maja on, Matt Phillips off on 65 minutes.
- 69' The West Bromwich Albion FC manager makes a substitution. Jed Wallace departs to be replaced by Jeremy Sarmiento.
- 70' Jed Wallace makes way for Jeremy Sarmiento at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 72' The whistle greets Sam Silvera as he departs to be replaced by Marcus Forss.
- 73' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Marcus Forss comes on to replace Sam Silvera.
- 74' That is a Yellow card for West Bromwich Albion FC. Semi Ajayi will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both West Bromwich Albion FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 81' The West Bromwich Albion FC bench stirs into life. John Swift is withdrawn and Nathaniel Chalobah gets his opportunity.
- 85' Marcus Forss is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-forward.
- 90' It’s a booking for West Bromwich Albion FC player. Jeremy Sarmiento gets a Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. West Bromwich Albion FC take all three points.
Lineups
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
19
John Swift ↓ Nathaniel Chalobah 81'
- 21
-
10
Matt Phillips ↓ Conor Townsend 64'
- 15
-
7
Jed Wallace ↓ Jeremy Sarmiento 69'
- 2
- 6
- 4
-
35
Okay Yokuslu ↓ Alex Mowatt 65'
- 24
- 8
Bench
-
14
Nathaniel Chalobah ↑ 81'
-
3
Conor Townsend ↑ 64'
- 5
-
9
Josh Maja ↑ 65'
-
27
Alex Mowatt ↑ 65'
- 33
- 34
-
17
Jeremy Sarmiento ↑ 69'
- 31
Coach
Carlos Corberán
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Morgan Rogers ↓ Paddy McNair 59'
- 6
- 26
- 1
- 9
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Isaiah Jones 59'
- 7
-
18
Sam Silvera ↓ Marcus Forss 72'
- 27
- 16
- 2
Bench
-
21
Marcus Forss ↑ 72'
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 59'
- 32
- 4
- 23
-
11
Isaiah Jones ↑ 59'
- 19
- 14
-
25
Matt Crooks ↑ 72'
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Coburn | 2 |
| Daniel Ayala | 2 |
| Hayden Hackney | 2 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 2 |
| John Swift | 2 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 2 |
| Daryl Dike | 2 |
| William Lankshear | 2 |
Head to Head
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2023-08-26
West Bromwich Albion FC
4–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2023-08-18
Leeds United FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2023-08-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–2
Swansea City AFC
W
2023-08-05
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2023-05-08
Swansea City AFC
3–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2023-04-29
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–1
Norwich City FC
W
Middlesbrough FC Form
2023-08-26
West Bromwich Albion FC
4–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2023-08-19
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2023-08-12
Coventry City FC
3–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2023-08-05
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Millwall FC
L
2023-05-17
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
L
2023-05-14
Coventry City FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.09
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
44%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Middlesbrough FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC
| Handicap | West Bromwich Albion FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.