History of the Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Middlesbrough are ready to welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Riverside Stadium on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Boro are clearly on top, having won 28 and lost only 9 of the 48 games.
The previous match played between the two at Riverside Stadium was within the last three years, in April 2010, the Boro carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Middlesbrough | 1-0 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
2009/2010 | Tue 15 Sep | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
1999/2000 | Sat 25 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Premiership |
1999/2000 | Sun 26 Dec | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
1998/1999 | Sat 27 Feb | Sheff. Wed. | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
1998/1999 | Sat 03 Oct | Middlesbrough | 4 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Premiership |
1996/1997 | Sat 01 Mar | Sheff. Wed. | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 6 conceded.
In complete contrast to Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Owls have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Middlesbrough are holding the final promotion place in the npower Championship, and have accumulated 29 points from the 15 games they have played so far.
Sheffield Wednesday are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Middlesbrough | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Middlesbrough fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Boro. Home win
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Middlesbrough | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Unbeaten run of 8 matches. |
Sheffield Wednesday | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here