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Middlesbrough FC vs Newport County AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2018-19
Middlesbrough FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Newport County AFC
Sat 26 Jan 2019 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Ashley Fletcher 52' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Middlesbrough FC vs Newport County AFC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Marc Edwards
  • Referee Nick Greenhalgh
  • Referee John Brooks
  • Referee Matt Foley

Head-to-Head

1
1
Middlesbrough FC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Newport County AFC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-26 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Newport County AFC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Newport County AFC H 1–1 D
19 Jan Millwall FC H 1–1 D
12 Jan Birmingham City FC A 2–1 W
05 Jan Peterborough United FC H 5–0 W
01 Jan Derby County FC A 1–1 D
29 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 2–0 W
Newport County AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 1–1 D
06 Jan Leicester City FC H 2–1 W
11 Dec Wrexham AFC H 4–0 W
01 Dec Wrexham AFC A 0–0 D
10 Nov Metropolitan Police FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Newport County AFC
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Newport County AFC
Kion Etete 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Middlesbrough FC host Newport County AFC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' DR Congo international Britt Assombalonga has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Robbie Willmott is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Middlesbrough FC tonight.
  • 20' Mickey Demetriou has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' It’s high time Tony Pulis made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 45' 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.
  • 50' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newport County AFC backline.
  • 51' Assisted by Lewis Wing with the perfectly-timed delivery and Daniel Ayala makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ashley Fletcher on 52.
  • 57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 62' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 62 minute. John Obi Mikel leaves to be changed by Adam Clayton.
  • 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 72' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Ryan Shotton exits the field as Paddy McNair enters on 72.
  • 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Newport County AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Joss Labadie. He replaces Tyreeq Bakinson on 78 minute.
  • 79' The Newport County AFC manager makes a substitution. Padraig Amond departs to be replaced by Josh Sheehan.
  • 80' Marcus Tavernier has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ashley Fletcher on 80 minute.
  • 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ashley Fletcher, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 87' Matthew Dolan gets the nod from Newport County AFC. He replaces Mickey Demetriou and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Magnificent from Matthew Dolan! That is 1 goals in 22 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • It finishes all square. Middlesbrough FC and Newport County AFC share the spoils 1-1.

Lineups

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Pulis

Newport County AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Flynn

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Daniel Ayala 1
Matthew Dolan 1
Robbie Willmott 1
Padraig Amond 1

Head to Head

2019-01-26 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Newport County AFC

Middlesbrough FC Form

2019-01-26 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Newport County AFC D 2019-01-19 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Millwall FC D 2019-01-12 Birmingham City FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2019-01-05 Middlesbrough FC 5–0 Peterborough United FC W 2019-01-01 Derby County FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC D 2018-12-29 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Ipswich Town FC W

Newport County AFC Form

2019-01-26 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Newport County AFC D 2019-01-06 Newport County AFC 2–1 Leicester City FC W 2018-12-11 Newport County AFC 4–0 Wrexham AFC W 2018-12-01 Wrexham AFC 0–0 Newport County AFC D 2018-11-10 Metropolitan Police FC 0–2 Newport County AFC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24 Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Newport County AFC xG
I would bet for: Middlesbrough FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Middlesbrough FC42% Draw30% Newport County AFC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Newport County AFC
58%
Middlesbrough FC or Newport County AFC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Middlesbrough FC28% Draw52% Newport County AFC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap Middlesbrough FC covers Push Newport County AFC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Newport County AFC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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