Match report

Burton Albion Stuns Middlesbrough 1-0 in League Cup

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
0–1
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Dec 18, 2018

Burton Albion stunned Middlesbrough with a 1-0 victory in the League Cup, securing a place in the next round. Despite Middlesbrough's dominance, Burton's single goal from J. Hesketh in the 48th minute proved decisive. Middlesbrough struggled to find the back of the net as Burton's defense held strong.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Middlesbrough 0–1 Burton Albion
  • • Goal: J. Hesketh (Burton Albion, 48')
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Hugill (Middlesbrough, 16'), M. Bešlić (Middlesbrough, 38'), J. Hesketh (Burton Albion, 74'), Bradley Collins (Burton Albion, 79')
  • • Substitutions: Middlesbrough (B. Assombalonga for J. Hugill, 63', M. Tavernier for M. Bešlić, 63', A. Fletcher for M. Braithwaite, 72'), Burton Albion (B. Fox for J. Hesketh, 81')

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 D. Randolph (G)
  • 3 G. Friend (D)
  • 24 A. Flint (D)
  • 6 D. Batth (D)
  • 19 S. Downing (F)
  • 7 G. Leadbitter (M)
  • 37 M. Bešić (M)
  • 20 D. Fry (D)
  • 26 L. Wing (M)
  • 10 M. Braithwaite (F)
  • 11 J. Hugill (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 B. Assombalonga
  • 28 M. Tavernier
  • 18 A. Fletcher
  • 4 Daniel Ayala
  • 17 P. McNair
  • 22 G. Saville
  • 31 A. Lonergan

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Collins (G)
  • 6 B. Turner (D)
  • 2 J. Brayford (D)
  • 3 J. Buxton (D)
  • 19 R. Hutchinson (D)
  • 23 S. Quinn (M)
  • 4 J. Allen (M)
  • 16 M. Harness (M)
  • 7 S. Fraser (M)
  • 8 J. Hesketh (M)
  • 10 L. Akins (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 B. Fox
  • 9 J. Sbarra
  • 14 D. McCrory
  • 18 W. Miller
  • 21 E. Hodge
  • 22 K. Wallace
  • 26 D. Evtimov

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    16' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hugill
  2. Middlesbrough
    38' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bešić
  3. Burton Albion
    48' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hesketh
  4. Middlesbrough
    63' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hugill · On: B. Assombalonga
  5. Middlesbrough
    63' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bešić · On: M. Tavernier
  6. Middlesbrough
    72' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Braithwaite · On: A. Fletcher
  7. Burton Albion
    74' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hesketh
  8. Burton Albion
    79' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    Bradley Collins
  9. Burton Albion
    81' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hesketh · On: B. Fox

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Burton Albion
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 69%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 526 299
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 426 206
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Hesketh's goal in the 48th minute gave Burton Albion the lead, which they managed to defend despite Middlesbrough's attempts to equalize.
  • ▸ The introduction of B. Assombalonga and M. Tavernier for Middlesbrough in the 63rd minute did not shift the momentum in their favor, as Burton's defense remained resilient.