Wigan Athletic FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Rob Merchant
- Referee Adam Crysell
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Preston North End FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' A quiet spell here at . Wigan Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Wigan Athletic FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
- 15' It’s high time Jonathan Woodgate made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Ashley Fletcher is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wigan Athletic FC so far.
- 29' Against the run of play, Sam Morsy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 38.
- 43' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' 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.
- 54' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Cedric Kipre.
- 59' It’s a booking for Middlesbrough FC player. Harold Moukoudi gets a Yellow card.
- 61' Lukas Nmecha has so much to prove this time. He replaces Britt Assombalonga on 61 minute.
- 62' Chey Dunkley was booked on 62.
- 64' Joe Gelhardt makes way for Leon Balogun at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 64' Lewis Wing adds to his 0 season tally! Middlesbrough FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 64' Wigan Athletic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 64.
- 68' A goal from the England international Lewis Wing! He fires home on 68 to make it 1-2!
- 69' The referee calls foul for Joe Williams. He receives a Yellow card.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kal Naismith.
- 71' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marcus Tavernier is hanging Ravel Morrison on the field on 71 minute.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for George Saville on 72 minutes.
- 76' GOAL! Harold Moukoudi scores on 76.
- 81' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Anthony Pilkington departs to be replaced by Jamal Lowe.
- 86' The crowd applauds Michael Jacobs as he leaves the pitch. Gavin Massey steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonathan Howson on 87 minutes.
- 89' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Dael Fry by Djed Spence on 89 minute.
- 90' Gavin Massey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
7
Anthony Pilkington ↓ Jamal Lowe 81'
- 1
- 20
- 5
- 22
- 2
-
17
Michael Jacobs ↓ Gavin Massey 86'
- 33
- 21
-
38
Joe Gelhardt ↓ Leon Balogun 64'
Bench
-
9
Jamal Lowe ↑ 81'
-
37
Leon Balogun ↑ 64'
- 14
- 8
- 23
-
11
Gavin Massey ↑ 86'
- 18
Coach
Paul Cook
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 17
- 11
-
6
Dael Fry ↓ Djed Spence 89'
- 16
- 9
- 22
- 26
- 18
- 33
- 15
Bench
-
20
Lukas Nmecha ↑ 61'
- 21
- 8
- 14
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 71'
-
29
Djed Spence ↑ 89'
- 1
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 4 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 2 |
| Jordan Hugill | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Hayden Hackney | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| Sam Morsy | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2020-02-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-02-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Preston North End FC
L
2020-02-01
Leeds United FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2020-01-28
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2020-01-18
Swansea City AFC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2020-01-11
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Bristol City FC
L
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.31
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Wigan Athletic FC or Middlesbrough FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
63%
Wigan Athletic FC or Middlesbrough FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

