On Feb 4th, Middlesbrough plays host to Blackpool in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Championship teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, 3rd placed Middlesbrough, recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Watford. Chuba Akpom scored the first goal for Middlesbrough in the 36th minute, then Marcus Forss added another in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a feed from Jonathan Howson At the end of 90 a dissapointed Watford couldn’t manage to score, and Middlesbrough took the shutout win. Middlesbrough looks to continue their winning ways, having won 8 of their last 10, while blackpool sits at 23rd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-2 loss against Southampton. Romain Perraud struck first for Southampton in the 22nd minute, then Romain Perraud added another in the 62nd minute on a feed from Sékou Mara. Blackpool looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches.
Middlesbrough and Blackpool last played eachother at the Bloomfield Road on the 8th of November. Middlesbrough took the match by a score of 3 to 0. Isaiah Jones struck first for Middlesbrough in the 15th minute on a feed from Marcus Forss, then Marcus Forss added another in the 48th minute on a penalty shot At the end of 90 a dissapointed Blackpool couldn’t manage to score, and Middlesbrough took the shutout win.
Marvin Ekpiteta has been the most effective weapon for Blackpool lately. The English defender has netted 2 goals in his last 5 matches. Middlesbrough’s top weapon lately has been Chuba Akpom, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches.