Sunday , 16 August 2026

Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Brentford FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 18:00 UTC Brentford Community Stadium HT 45+8' · FT 45+7'
Saman Ghoddoos 7' Y
Y 78' Marcus Tavernier
Y 88' Hayden Hackney

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC — FA Cup at Brentford Community Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee John Busby
  • Referee George Byrne
  • Referee Michael George
  • Referee Tim Robinson

Head-to-Head

5
1
1
Brentford FC 7 games · Avg 2.9 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-09 Brentford FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2020-11-07 Brentford FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2020-02-08 Brentford FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC 2019-08-10 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Brentford FC 2019-03-09 Middlesbrough FC 1–2 Brentford FC

Recent Form

Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Middlesbrough FC H 2–1 W
30 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 2–1 W
26 Dec Cardiff City FC A 3–2 W
19 Dec Reading FC H 3–1 W
15 Dec Watford FC A 1–1 D
12 Dec Nottingham Forest FC A 3–1 W
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Brentford FC A 1–2 L
02 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
29 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–2 L
19 Dec Birmingham City FC A 4–1 W
16 Dec Luton Town FC H 1–0 W
12 Dec Millwall FC H 3–0 W

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Brentford FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Brentford FC to score. At the same time, Middlesbrough FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Saman Ghoddoos suffering a number of foals already.
  • 7' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Saman Ghoddoos.
  • 12' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 22' Marcus Tavernier has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 27' Lewis Wing, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 32' Brentford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
  • 35' What composure from Halil Dervisoglu! The Turkey international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 40' Hayden Coulson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Brentford FC so far.
  • 45' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Samuel Folarin is hanging Marcus Browne on the field on 45 minute.
  • 48' Against the run of play, Samuel Folarin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 53' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mads Roerslev made 105 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. Brentford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 64' What a strike from Saman Ghoddoos! The score is 2-1.
  • 69' Isaiah Jones is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Brentford FC tonight.
  • 71' A tactical swap from Brentford FC — Charlie Goode on, Halil Dervisoglu off on 71 minutes.
  • 76' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcus Tavernier on 78 minutes.
  • 83' Middlesbrough FC have won 467 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hayden Hackney on 88.
  • 90' Rumarn Burrell gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Chuba Akpom and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Another three points for Brentford FC.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ivan Toney 2
Ashley Fletcher 2
Ollie Watkins 2
Lewis Wing 1
Saman Ghoddoos 1
Alan Judge 1
Halil Dervisoglu 1
Marcus Tavernier 1

Head to Head

2021-01-09 Brentford FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2020-11-07 Brentford FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2020-02-08 Brentford FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC 2019-08-10 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Brentford FC 2019-03-09 Middlesbrough FC 1–2 Brentford FC

Brentford FC Form

2021-01-09 Brentford FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC W 2020-12-30 Brentford FC 2–1 AFC Bournemouth W 2020-12-26 Cardiff City FC 2–3 Brentford FC W 2020-12-19 Brentford FC 3–1 Reading FC W 2020-12-15 Watford FC 1–1 Brentford FC D 2020-12-12 Nottingham Forest FC 1–3 Brentford FC W

Middlesbrough FC Form

2021-01-09 Brentford FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2021-01-02 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC W 2020-12-29 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2020-12-19 Birmingham City FC 1–4 Middlesbrough FC W 2020-12-16 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Luton Town FC W 2020-12-12 Middlesbrough FC 3–0 Millwall FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC50% Draw25% Middlesbrough FC25%
Actual: Brentford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
50%
Brentford FC or Middlesbrough FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Brentford FC32% Draw46% Middlesbrough FC22%
Actual: Brentford FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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