Match report

Middlesbrough Defeats Crystal Palace 1-0 in League Cup

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
1–0
FT
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Oct 31, 2018

Middlesbrough stunned Crystal Palace with a 1-0 victory in the League Cup, thanks to a single goal from L. Wing. The Boro capitalized on a solid defensive performance to hold off the Eagles and secure their place in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Middlesbrough 1-0 Crystal Palace
  • • Goal: L. Wing (45+3)
  • • Assist: M. Tavernier
  • • Substitutions (Middlesbrough): S. McQueen, J. Hugill, M. Braithwaite
  • • Substitutions (Crystal Palace): Jordan Ayew, P. Souaré, J. Puncheon

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Konstantopoulos (G)
  • 3 G. Friend (D)
  • 4 Daniel Ayala (D)
  • 6 D. Batth (D)
  • 14 S. McQueen (M)
  • 7 G. Leadbitter (M)
  • 17 P. McNair (M)
  • 28 M. Tavernier (D)
  • 26 L. Wing (M)
  • 10 M. Braithwaite (F)
  • 11 J. Hugill (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 G. Saville
  • 39 R. Gestede
  • 18 A. Fletcher
  • 25 N. Wood-Gordon
  • 27 H. Chapman
  • 31 A. Lonergan
  • 38 S. Stubbs

Crystal Palace

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 Guaita (G)
  • 34 M. Kelly (D)
  • 27 P. Souaré (D)
  • 15 J. Schlupp (M)
  • 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 42 J. Puncheon (M)
  • 10 A. Townsend (F)
  • 7 M. Meyer (M)
  • 44 J. Riedewald (D)
  • 14 J. Ayew (F)
  • 9 A. Sørloth (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 L. Milivojević
  • 35 S. Woods
  • 25 S. Kaikai
  • 1 J. Speroni
  • 20 J. Williams
  • 21 C. Wickham
  • 39 N. Kirby

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    29' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. McQueen · On: G. Saville
  2. Middlesbrough
    45'+3 Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Wing · Assist: M. Tavernier
  3. Middlesbrough
    56' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hugill · On: R. Gestede
  4. Middlesbrough
    65' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Braithwaite · On: A. Fletcher
  5. Crystal Palace
    65' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jordan Ayew · On: L. Milivojević
  6. Crystal Palace
    79' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Souaré · On: S. Woods
  7. Crystal Palace
    84' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Puncheon · On: S. Kaikai

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Crystal Palace
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 362 598
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 280 501
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Wing's goal at 45+3' gave Middlesbrough the lead and the momentum in the second half.
  • ▸ Middlesbrough's defensive resilience and tactical substitutions, including bringing on J. Hugill and M. Braithwaite, helped maintain the lead against Crystal Palace's pressure.