Brighton & Hove Albion vs Middlesbrough *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Brighton v Middlesbrough

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Saturday 19th December 2015
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Andrew Fox
Fourth official: Stuart Attwell


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TEAM NEWS

• 
  [*=left]Brighton defender Lewis Dunk is suspended after being booked twice in their 2-2 draw with QPR in midweek.
  [*=left]Fellow defender Uwe Hunemeier could start alongside captain Gordon Greer in defence, while striker Sam Baldock (thigh) has returned to training.
  [*=left]Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has defended his rotation policy and could make changes again.
  [*=left]Defenders Rhys Williams (Achilles), Damia Abella (cruciate) and Alex Baptiste (leg) remain sidelined.

MATCH FACTS

• 
  [*=left] After winning two in a row, the Seagulls are winless in their last three against Boro (D1 L2).
  [*=left]Middlesbrough have won four and lost none of their last six away matches against Brighton.
  [*=left]Brighton have equalled West Ham's post-war second-tier record from 1990-91 of 21 games unbeaten from the start of the season.
  [*=left] The only side to go on a longer unbeaten run in the second tier from the start of the campaign without defeat were Liverpool in 1893-94, who ended the season without a loss (W22 D6).
  [*=left] Boro have gone 457 minutes without conceding a goal in the Championship.
  [*=left]Middlesbrough have won 13 of the 14 games this season in the Championship in which they have taken the lead.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

First goal will be massively important. As stated Middlesbrough have won 13 of the 14 games in which they've taken the lead. On the other hand in the seven games they haven't scored first they've not won at all. In fact, they've had three 0-0 draws so if they concede first, they lose.

I'm very excited about this game, even with six players out. It feels like a proper important game- a big cup game or a play off match. Hopefully we put in another fine performance and come away with a win.

COME ON THE ALBION!!!!

 

[KZNSeagull]

Great stuff again from the OP. Confident of victory. 2-1.

 

[Dick Head]

 

[Seagull58]

We're at home, we ALWAYS score first and it's time we took someone to pieces. 3-0 to the Albion.

 

[oneBoroDS]

Can I say how impressed I was with this post, think it is a terrific idea for the thread and as such suggested it to our forum members as a regular feature for future opponents.

The only slight criticism from a Boro perspective is that there is no mention about previous results at your Stadium but hey I am sure no-one needs reminding!

Again very well done to the author of this post

 

[Pogue Mahone]

We're at home, we ALWAYS score first and it's time we took someone to pieces. 3-0 to the Albion.

Last time we were at home we didn't score first OR second. But Hell yeah, 3-0 sounds good.

 

[OMGravz]

Did a write up on our forum from the Boro perspective if anyone fancies a read: http://oneboro.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=7830

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Can I say how impressed I was with this post, think it is a terrific idea for the thread and as such suggested it to our forum members as a regular feature for future opponents.

The only slight criticism from a Boro perspective is that there is no mention about previous results at your Stadium but hey I am sure no-one needs reminding!

Again very well done to the author of this post

Read the match facts bit. It tells you, quite clearly, how shitty our home record against Boro is. Second bullet point.

And I had forgotten. Cheers.

 

[Bob!]

Brighton v Middlesbrough

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Saturday 19th December 2015
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Andrew Fox
Fourth official: Stuart Attwell


​

TEAM NEWS

• 
  [*=left]Brighton defender Lewis Dunk is suspended after being booked twice in their 2-2 draw with QPR in midweek.
  [*=left]Fellow defender Uwe Hunemeier could start alongside captain Gordon Greer in defence, while striker Sam Baldock (thigh) has returned to training.
  [*=left]Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has defended his rotation policy and could make changes again.
  [*=left]Defenders Rhys Williams (Achilles), Damia Abella (cruciate) and Alex Baptiste (leg) remain sidelined.

MATCH FACTS

• 
  [*=left] After winning two in a row, the Seagulls are winless in their last three against Boro (D1 L2).
  [*=left]Middlesbrough have won four and lost none of their last six away matches against Brighton.
  [*=left]Brighton have equalled West Ham's post-war second-tier record from 1990-91 of 21 games unbeaten from the start of the season.
  [*=left] The only side to go on a longer unbeaten run in the second tier from the start of the campaign without defeat were Liverpool in 1893-94, who ended the season without a loss (W22 D6).
  [*=left] Boro have gone 457 minutes without conceding a goal in the Championship.
  [*=left]Middlesbrough have won 13 of the 14 games this season in the Championship in which they have taken the lead.

Can I say how impressed I was with this post, think it is a terrific idea for the thread and as such suggested it to our forum members as a regular feature for future opponents.

The only slight criticism from a Boro perspective is that there is no mention about previous results at your Stadium but hey I am sure no-one needs reminding!

Again very well done to the author of this post

*cough*

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

"vs" in the thread title but "v" in the opening line!!!

were loose

 

[oneBoroDS]

Sorry guys should have clarified in that I meant the video feature, I had seen the Opening Post contents

 

[Notters]

Craig Pawson?

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Read the match facts bit. It tells you, quite clearly, how shitty our home record against Boro is. Second bullet point.

And I had forgotten. Cheers.

And time our home record against Boro started changing. Today is the day. COME ON.

 

[Infant Hercules]

First goal will be massively important. As stated Middlesbrough have won 13 of the 14 games in which they've taken the lead. On the other hand in the seven games they haven't scored first they've not won at all. In fact, they've had three 0-0 draws so if they concede first, they lose.

I'm very excited about this game, even with six players out. It feels like a proper important game- a big cup game or a play off match. Hopefully we put in another fine performance and come away with a win.

COME ON THE ALBION!!!!

That's usually the case but we did go 1-0 at Wolves and ended up winning 1-3 but your point still remains, if you get the first goal you'll probably win. If we get the first goal, we'll probably win.

The only game we haven't won when we scored first was Derby away. They had all the possession in the second but just couldn't create anything then a big hopeful long ball ended up with them gaining a scrappy goal. So in my opinion Bobby Z is probably you're best chance.

 

[sir albion]

Brighton v Middlesbrough

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Saturday 19th December 2015
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Andrew Fox
Fourth official: Stuart Attwell


​

TEAM NEWS

• 
  [*=left]Brighton defender Lewis Dunk is suspended after being booked twice in their 2-2 draw with QPR in midweek.
  [*=left]Fellow defender Uwe Hunemeier could start alongside captain Gordon Greer in defence, while striker Sam Baldock (thigh) has returned to training.
  [*=left]Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has defended his rotation policy and could make changes again.
  [*=left]Defenders Rhys Williams (Achilles), Damia Abella (cruciate) and Alex Baptiste (leg) remain sidelined.

MATCH FACTS

• 
  [*=left] After winning two in a row, the Seagulls are winless in their last three against Boro (D1 L2).
  [*=left]Middlesbrough have won four and lost none of their last six away matches against Brighton.
  [*=left]Brighton have equalled West Ham's post-war second-tier record from 1990-91 of 21 games unbeaten from the start of the season.
  [*=left] The only side to go on a longer unbeaten run in the second tier from the start of the campaign without defeat were Liverpool in 1893-94, who ended the season without a loss (W22 D6).
  [*=left] Boro have gone 457 minutes without conceding a goal in the Championship.
  [*=left]Middlesbrough have won 13 of the 14 games this season in the Championship in which they have taken the lead.

According to the team news we have just two players missing
Glad lua lua,rosenior,bong and March are back

 

[El Turi]

I'd be very confident of a victory of we didn't have so many players out. Boro have been very lucky with injuries this season as well which is probably why they've edged ahead of us.

 

[Ernest]

I feel sick with nerves this morning, most keyed up since the Palace home play off game.

Come on Chris and the boys, let's SMASH the Boro

 

[Sheebo]

Would take a draw again. I am cautious though...

 

[Beach Hut]

Huge game today perhaps the defining one of the season