Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, Aston Villa wins the match.
🚨 90'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
⚽ 87'
Goooooal for Aston Villa!
Matty Cash finished with his right foot from outside the area near the left post.
⏱️ 81'
The pace drops a little and the two teams begin to try to take control of the ball.
⏱️ 76'
Middlesbrough makes its first changes in the game, betting everything on offense and trying to win the game.
⏱️ 71'
Delay in the match due to a hit on Álex Moreno of Aston Villa, he is assisted on the field.
⏱️ 66'
Dangerous play by Middlesbrough, Lukas Engel's shot went past the post and he was close to scoring a goal.
🔄61'
Substitution for Middlesbrough. Emmanuel Latte Lath replaces Josh Coburn.
⏱️ 56'
Aston Villa maintains pressure all over the field in search of a defensive error.
⏱️ 51'
Aston Villa plays long positions to cool down Middlesbrough who had several dangerous attacks.
🚨 46'
The second half begins, both teams want the victory.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score stands at Middlesbrough 0-0 Aston Villa.
🚨 45'
2 minutes of compensation are added.
⏱️ 40'
Attempt missed. Leander Dendoncker (Aston Villa) header from the center of the box goes high and wide to the right.
🚩 35'
Middlesbrough will take their first corner kick of the game, there is danger in the Aston Villa goal.
⏱️ 30'
Aston Villa with greater possession of the ball, their offense has been very good and they have achieved 3 dangerous attacks.
🟨 25'
First yellow card of the game and it goes to Middlesbrough player Isaiah Jones.
⏱️ 21'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the first goal of the game.
⏱️ 16'
Aston Villa offside! Jacob Ramsey tried a through ball, but Jhon Durán was offside.
⏱️ 11'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
🚩 6'
First corner kick of the game for Aston Villa, Álex Moreno will be in charge of taking it.
🚨 0'
The match begins, both teams will seek to win.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Aston Villa roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
Your #EmiratesFACup Aston Villa team! 👊 pic.twitter.com/YiRkOB9kmm
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 6, 2024
Middlesbrough roster
These are the XI players who will start the match:
The #Boro teamsheet is in 📄 #UTB pic.twitter.com/o0E088SFuy
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) January 6, 2024
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Assistants: Gary Beswick and Akil Howson.
Fourth referee: Ollie Yates.
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two English teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of both teams in their last confrontation.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on March 16, 2019 and on that occasion the match ended in a 3-0 victory for Aston Villa at Villa Park. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
Middlesbrough and Aston Villa have faced each other several times. The last 5 clashes have ended in three victories for Aston Villa, one draw and on another occasion the winner was Middlesbrough.
Aston Villa arrival
The English team is already at the Riverside Stadium for their first game of the FA Cup and they are doing their warm-up exercises.
Arrived on Teesside. 👋 pic.twitter.com/4nho84ZlHC
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 6, 2024
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What time is the Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa match for English FA Cup 2024?
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Aston Villa's latest roster
These were the players who started the last game:
Emiliano Martínez, Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, Lucas Digne, Ashley Young, Douglas Luiz, Boubacar Kamara, Emiliano Buendía, Matty Cash, Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey.
Middlesbrough's latest roster
These were the players who started the last game:
Seny Dieng, Rav van den Berg, Dael Fry, Alex Bangura, Anfernee Dijksteel, Matt Crooks, Daniel Barlaser, Jonathan Howson, Emmanuel Latte Lath and Sam Greenwood.
Aston Villa players to watch
The next three players are considered key to Aston Villa's offense and defense and it is likely that any of them can give them victory in the match against Middlesbrough. English player Ollie Watkins (#11) is a great forward who is recognized as the team's highest scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and create plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Saturday. Midfielder Jacob Ramsey (#41) is another distributor of play on the field that is extremely important, his great ball control makes him the team's greatest assister. Finally, the 30-year-old goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Saturday .
Aston Villa in the tournament
Aston Villa is doing well in the 2023-2024 Premier League season, they are in second position in the general table after 13 games won, 3 draws and 4 lost, they have 42 points. It is Aston Villa's first game in the FA Cup, in the third round of the tournament is when they join the Premier League and Championship teams. Their last game was on December 30, 2023, it resulted in a 3-2 victory against Burnley at Villa Park and thus they achieved another victory in the Premier League. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through.
Middlesbrough players to watch
The next three players are considered key for Middlesbrough to emerge victorious and we must keep an eye on them. Player Emmanuel Latte Lath (#9) is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer and we could see him score on Saturday. Midfielder Matt Crooks (#25) is another extremely important on-pitch distributor and is the team's biggest assister in the EFL Championship. At his young age he has achieved a lot and is an important piece of the team. Finally, 29-year-old goalkeeper Seny Dieng (#1) is one of the best goalkeepers in the EFL Championship, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Saturday.
Middlesbrough in the tournament
The Middlesbrough football team is progressing well in the 2023-2024 season of the EFL Championship (England's second football division), they are in twelfth position in the general table with 11 games won, 3 draws and 12 lost, making 36 points. Middlesbrough will play their first match of the tournament, their expectations are very high and they are looking to become champions. Their last game was against Coventry City on 1 January 2024, the game ended in a 3-1 defeat at the Riverside Stadium and thus they achieved another defeat in the EFL Championship. They arrive as the least favorites to win this match, however they could surprise and win. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
Riverside Stadium is located in the town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. It will be the venue for this match and has a capacity of 34,988 spectators. It was opened on August 26, 1995, cost £16 million to build and is currently the home of Middlesbrough.
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