Middlesbrough FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — FA Cup at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 03 Jan | Everton FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 31 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Nov | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough FC are looking to make home advantage count against Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 8' What a strike from Pascal Gross! The score is 0-1.
- 13' Assisted by Ryan John Giles with the perfectly-timed delivery and Chuba Akpom makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 18' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 23' Middlesbrough FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Brighton & Hove Albion FC's shape.
- 28' Brighton & Hove Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 29' Adam Lallana does the damage! The net is bulging and Brighton & Hove Albion FC surge ahead!
- 30' Adam Lallana does the damage! The net is bulging and Brighton & Hove Albion FC surge ahead!
- 35' 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.
- 40' The 32-year-old Matty Crooks has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Brighton & Hove Albion FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Alexis Mac Allister has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Lallana on 46 minute.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Riverside Stadium. Brighton & Hove Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' Moises Caicedo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
- 58' Brilliant from the ! Alexis Mac Allister makes it 1-4 with a superb finish on 58.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Duncan Watmore. He replaces Marcus Forss on 59 minute.
- 63' The crowd applauds Evan Ferguson as he leaves the pitch. Danny Welbeck steps in for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 64' The Brighton & Hove Albion FC bench stirs into life. Kaoru Mitoma is withdrawn and Julio Enciso gets his opportunity.
- 68' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Matty Crooks trudges off to be replaced by Cameron Archer on 68 minutes.
- 73' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brighton & Hove Albion FC backline.
- 76' Ryan John Giles is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 80' Assisted by Kaoru Mitoma with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alexis Mac Allister makes no mistake. 1-5!
- 81' It is a substitution in Brighton & Hove Albion FC team. Levi Colwill is replaced by Adam Webster on 81 minute.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 88' Deniz Undav doubles the advantage! 1-6 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- With this win, Brighton & Hove Albion FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
21
Marcus Forss ↓ Duncan Watmore 59'
-
3
Ryan John Giles ↓ Marc Bola 81'
- 17
- 6
- 16
-
25
Matty Crooks ↓ Cameron Archer 68'
- 29
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Isaiah Jones 59'
-
30
Hayden Hackney ↓ Alex Mowatt 59'
Bench
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 59'
-
4
Alex Mowatt ↑ 59'
-
27
Marc Bola ↑ 81'
- 23
-
35
Cameron Archer ↑ 68'
- 9
-
2
Isaiah Jones ↑ 59'
- 13
Coach
Michael Carrick
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 23
- 7
-
13
Pascal Gross ↓ Deniz Undav 81'
- 30
- 29
-
22
Kaoru Mitoma ↓ Julio Enciso 64'
- 2
- 25
-
6
Levi Colwill ↓ Adam Webster 81'
-
28
Evan Ferguson ↓ Danny Welbeck 64'
Bench
-
4
Adam Webster ↑ 81'
-
18
Danny Welbeck ↑ 64'
- 34
-
10
Alexis Mac Allister ↑ 46'
- 27
- 38
-
21
Deniz Undav ↑ 81'
-
20
Julio Enciso ↑ 64'
- 19
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Lallana | 2 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 2 |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 |
| Pascal Gross | 1 |
| Deniz Undav | 1 |
Middlesbrough FC Form
2023-01-07
Middlesbrough FC
1–5
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2023-01-02
Birmingham City FC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-12-29
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-12-26
Middlesbrough FC
4–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2022-12-17
Burnley FC
3–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-12-10
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Luton Town FC
W
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2023-01-07
Middlesbrough FC
1–5
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2023-01-03
Everton FC
1–4
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2022-12-31
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–4
Arsenal FC
L
2022-12-26
Southampton FC
1–3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2022-11-13
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–2
Aston Villa FC
L
2022-11-05
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.37
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.63
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
76%
Middlesbrough FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–5 not predicted1 – 5Actual
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 1
7.4%
1 – 3
7.3%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
5%
1 – 4
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
2 – 1
4.5%
0 – 4
3.6%
2 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 20% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 18% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.