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' Three points are at stake. Middlesbrough FC host Newport County AFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Friend made 383 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from John Obi Mikel, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' A quiet spell here at . Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Newport County AFC's compact .
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' The 26-year-old Antoine Semenyo has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Newport County AFC have won 32 goals from 22 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 50' Nick Townsend has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 51' A stunning finish from Daniel Ayala — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ashley Fletcher on 52 minutes.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Pulis will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' Adam Clayton is ready to make an impact after coming on for John Obi Mikel at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Shotton departs to be replaced by Paddy McNair.
- 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 78' Newport County AFC ring the changes. Tyreeq Bakinson has done his job and it is now time for Joss Labadie to step up.
- 79' The Newport County AFC manager makes a substitution. Padraig Amond departs to be replaced by Josh Sheehan.
- 80' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Ashley Fletcher is replaced by Marcus Tavernier.
- 85' Newport County AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 87' Mickey Demetriou makes way for Matthew Dolan at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newport County AFC.
- 90' What a moment for Matthew Dolan! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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.