Sunday , 16 August 2026

Manchester United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, FA Cup 2021-22 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2021-22
Manchester United FC
8 – 9
7 – 8 pen
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Fri 4 Feb 2022 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Paul Pogba 42' Y
Y 71' Marcus Tavernier
Fred 114' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — FA Cup .

Head-to-Head

1
Manchester United FC 1 games · Avg 17.0 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-04 Manchester United FC 8–9 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Feb Middlesbrough FC H 8–9 L
22 Jan West Ham United FC H 1–0 W
19 Jan Brentford FC A 3–1 W
15 Jan Aston Villa FC A 2–2 D
03 Jan Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
30 Dec Burnley FC H 3–1 W
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Feb Manchester United FC A 9–8 W
29 Jan Coventry City FC H 1–0 W
24 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–1 L
15 Jan Reading FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Blackpool FC A 2–1 W
26 Dec Nottingham Forest FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Manchester United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Lumley, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Magnificent from Jadon Sancho! That is 71 goals in 521 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' Harry Maguire has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 42' That is a Yellow card for Manchester United FC. Paul Pogba will be fuming at that decision.
  • 47' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Duncan Watmore comes on to replace Folarin Balogun.
  • 64' A goal from the England international Matty Crooks! He fires home on 64 to make it 1-1!
  • 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 71' Marcus Tavernier was booked on 71.
  • 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralf Rangnick will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 79' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Martin Payero is hanging Matty Crooks on the field on 79 minute.
  • 82' Anthony Elanga gets the nod from Manchester United FC. He replaces Marcus Rashford and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
  • 8-9 the final result. Manchester United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralf Rangnick

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matty Crooks 1
Jadon Sancho 1

Head to Head

2022-02-04 Manchester United FC 8–9 Middlesbrough FC

Manchester United FC Form

2022-02-04 Manchester United FC 8–9 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-01-22 Manchester United FC 1–0 West Ham United FC W 2022-01-19 Brentford FC 1–3 Manchester United FC W 2022-01-15 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Manchester United FC D 2022-01-03 Manchester United FC 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2021-12-30 Manchester United FC 3–1 Burnley FC W

Middlesbrough FC Form

2022-02-04 Manchester United FC 8–9 Middlesbrough FC W 2022-01-29 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Coventry City FC W 2022-01-24 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2022-01-15 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Reading FC W 2021-12-29 Blackpool FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2021-12-26 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Nottingham Forest FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.47 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.59 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 96% + Both teams to score 93%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC38% Draw20% Middlesbrough FC42%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes93% 0% No7%
Avg goals/match: 7.06
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 100%
0%
± 1.5 99%
1%
± 2.5 96%
4%
± 3.5 90%
10%
± 4.5 80%
20%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
62%
Manchester United FC or Middlesbrough FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC35% Draw27% Middlesbrough FC38%
Actual: Manchester United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 8–9 not predicted
8 – 9
Actual
3 – 3
4.6%
2 – 3
4.1%
3 – 4
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 3
4%
2 – 4
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
4 – 4
3.6%
4 – 2
3.4%
3 – 5
3%
5 – 3
2.8%
2 – 5
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 11% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 14% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 15% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 12% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
3% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

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