Middlesbrough FC vs Newport County AFC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Newport County AFC — FA Cup .
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Newport County AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Matt Foley
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Newport County AFC this season
Newport County AFC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Middlesbrough FC vs Newport County AFC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The travelling Newport County AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' England international Ashley Fletcher has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newport County AFC backline.
- 40' Newport County AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 45' Stewart Downing has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Ayala makes it 1-0.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Ashley Fletcher argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Middlesbrough FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 62' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — John Obi Mikel exits the field as Adam Clayton enters on 62.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Middlesbrough FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Ryan Shotton has done his job and it is now time for Paddy McNair to step up.
- 77' Ryan Shotton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 78' It is a substitution in Newport County AFC team. Tyreeq Bakinson is replaced by Joss Labadie on 78 minute.
- 79' The crowd applauds Padraig Amond as he leaves the pitch. Josh Sheehan steps in for Newport County AFC.
- 80' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Ashley Fletcher is replaced by Marcus Tavernier on 80 minute.
- 85' Newport County AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 87' Time for substitution for Newport County AFC. Mickey Demetriou is replaced by Matthew Dolan.
- 90' A goal from the England international Matthew Dolan! He fires home on 90 to make it 1-1!
- It finishes all square. Middlesbrough FC and Newport County AFC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 3
- 4
-
5
Ryan Shotton ↓ Paddy McNair 72'
- 19
- 9
- 22
- 24
- 26
-
2
John Obi Mikel ↓ Adam Clayton 62'
Bench
- 29
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 72'
- 6
- 1
-
8
Adam Clayton ↑ 62'
-
28
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 80'
- 11
Coach
Tony Pulis
Newport County AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
-
15
Tyreeq Bakinson ↓ Joss Labadie 78'
- 42
- 11
- 3
- 17
- 25
- 28
- 7
-
9
Padraig Amond ↓ Josh Sheehan 79'
- 26
Bench
-
4
Joss Labadie ↑ 78'
-
16
Josh Sheehan ↑ 79'
- 2
-
8
Matthew Dolan ↑ 87'
- 10
- 21
- 44
Coach
Michael Flynn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Ayala | 1 |
| Matthew Dolan | 1 |
| Robbie Willmott | 1 |
| Padraig Amond | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.