Match report

Fulham Defeats Middlesbrough 3-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Fulham
Fulham
3–1
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Jan 10, 2026

Fulham staged a stunning comeback to defeat Middlesbrough 3-1 in the FA Cup on Tuesday night at Craven Cottage. An early goal from H. Hackney put Middlesbrough ahead, but Fulham responded with three unanswered goals scored by Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, and Kevin, securing their place in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • H. Hackney opened scoring for Middlesbrough at minute 30
  • • Harry Wilson equalized for Fulham at minute 60
  • • Emile Smith Rowe put Fulham ahead at minute 77
  • • Kevin sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time
  • • Middlesbrough had two yellow cards (A. Gilbert, D. Burgzorg)

Lineups

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 B. Lecomte (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 31 I. Diop (D)
  • 15 J. Cuenca (D)
  • 30 R. Sessegnon (D)
  • 6 H. Reed (M)
  • 20 S. Lukic (M)
  • 11 A. Traore (M)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 22 Kevin (M)
  • 18 J. Kusi Asare (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Leno
  • 5 J. Andersen
  • 35 S. Amissah
  • 33 A. Robinson
  • 16 S. Berge
  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 38 S. Ridgeon
  • 8 H. Wilson
  • 7 R. Jimenez

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Brynn (G)
  • 16 A. Browne (D)
  • 12 L. Ayling (D)
  • 29 A. Malanda (D)
  • 3 M. Targett (D)
  • 18 A. Morris (M)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 22 S. Silvera (M)
  • 14 A. Gilbert (M)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (F)
  • 9 T. Conway (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 6 D. Fry
  • 10 D. Burgzorg
  • 17 M. Hamilton
  • 19 S. Nypan
  • 27 S. Hansen
  • 40 G. McCormick
  • 42 A. Kante
  • 44 C. Ibeh

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    26' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gilbert

    Time wasting

  2. Middlesbrough
    30' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Hackney · Assist: Samuel Silvera
  3. Fulham
    56' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Reed · On: T. Cairney
  4. Fulham
    56' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kusi Asare · On: R. Jiménez
  5. Fulham
    57' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adama Traoré · On: H. Wilson
  6. Fulham
    60' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wilson · Assist: Kevin
  7. Middlesbrough
    63' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Conway · On: D. Burgzorg
  8. Fulham
    66' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Sessegnon · On: Antonee Robinson
  9. Middlesbrough
    68' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    D. Burgzorg

    Foul

  10. Fulham
    72' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cuenca

    Foul

  11. Fulham
    77' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Smith Rowe · Assist: T. Cairney
  12. Middlesbrough
    80' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luke Ayling · On: D. Fry
  13. Middlesbrough
    80' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Whittaker · On: S. Nypan
  14. Middlesbrough
    81' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Hackney · On: C. Ibeh
  15. Middlesbrough
    86' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matt Targett · On: S. Hansen
  16. Fulham
    90' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    Kevin · Assist: H. Wilson

Match Stats

Stat Fulham Middlesbrough
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 629 492
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 2.05 1.76
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 562 425
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fulham's equalizer by Harry Wilson at minute 60 shifted momentum back to the hosts
  • ▸ Emile Smith Rowe's goal in the 77th minute solidified Fulham’s control and ensured a strong finish