Middlesbrough - Chelsea in live - 9 January 2024

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Samuel Barrott awards the home team a throw-in.

Can Chelsea get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Middlesbrough's Matt Crooks looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Ball safe as Middlesbrough is awarded a throw-in in their half.

The away team replace Malo Gusto with Alfie Gilchrist.

Matt Crooks is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Chelsea to take a throw-in in Middlesbrough territory.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Samuel Barrott.

Samuel Barrott awards the away team a throw-in.

Chelsea are pushing forward but Armando Broja's finish is wide of the goal.

Ball safe as Chelsea is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Chelsea are coming forward and Raheem Sterling gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Samuel Barrott awards Chelsea a goal kick.

Malo Gusto is back on his feet again.

Chelsea have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in the half of Chelsea.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chelsea's half?

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Armando Broja is on a sub for Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea.

Mykhailo Mudryk is replacing Noni Madueke for the away team.

Throw-in for Chelsea close to the penalty box.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Chelsea's Conor Gallagher misses with an attempt on goal.

Josh Coburn for Middlesbrough is whistled offside.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Chelsea awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Samuel Barrott signals a free kick to Middlesbrough.

Samuel Barrott signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Samuel Barrott signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Chelsea's half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Chelsea in the half of Middlesbrough.

The first-half is over.

Free kick for Chelsea in the half of Middlesbrough.

Free kick for Chelsea in their own half.

Chelsea drives forward and Cole Palmer gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Samuel Barrott signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Cole Palmer for Chelsea gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Chelsea's Moises Caicedo gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

Ball safe as Middlesbrough is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Samuel Barrott signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Samuel Barrott signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Chelsea's half.

Chelsea are pushing forward but Noni Madueke's finish is wide of the goal.

Samuel Barrott awards Chelsea a goal kick.

Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Hayden Hackney. That's a fine assist from Isaiah Jones.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Free kick Chelsea.

Can Chelsea get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

Hayden Hackney of Middlesbrough gets in a strike, but is off target.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Chelsea are coming forward and Cole Palmer gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Levi Colwill (Chelsea) gets a yellow card.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Middlesbrough close to the penalty box.

Samuel Barrott awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

Levi Colwill (Chelsea) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Samuel Barrott.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Samuel Barrott awards the home team a throw-in.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Chelsea territory.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Middlesbrough will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Chelsea.

Samuel Barrott signals a Chelsea throw-in in Middlesbrough's half.

Middlesbrough are whistled for offside.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in the half of Chelsea.

Michael Carrick (Middlesbrough) has taken off Alex Bangura who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Matt Clarke is the replacement.

Samuel Barrott waits before resuming play because Alex Bangura for Middlesbrough is still down.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Free kick in a good position for Chelsea!

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Samuel Barrott.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chelsea's half?

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Chelsea territory.

Chelsea awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Cole Palmer gets his shot on target but fails to score for Chelsea.

It seems as if Emmanuel Latte Lath is unable to continue. Josh Coburn replaces him for the home team.

Emmanuel Latte Lath is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Samuel Barrott awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

Emmanuel Latte Lath is back on the pitch.

Attention is being given to Middlesbrough’s Emmanuel Latte Lath and play has been suspended briefly.

Middlesbrough pushes forward through Emmanuel Latte Lath, whose finish on goal is saved.

Chelsea FC have a winning streak of 3 matches.

Middlesbrough FC scores 1.61 goals when playing at home and Chelsea FC scores 1.23 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Middlesbrough FC and Chelsea FC is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Middlesbrough FC and Chelsea FC is 2.

Middlesbrough FC scores 0 goals in a match against Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC scores 2 goals against Middlesbrough FC (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Middlesbrough FC won 0, Chelsea FC won 5, 0 draws.

Chelsea FC have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Middlesbrough FC (in all competitions).

Chelsea FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Middlesbrough FC's.

In EFL Cup, Middlesbrough FC has better performance than Chelsea FC.

When Chelsea FC is down 1-0 away, they win 13% of their matches.

When Middlesbrough FC is down 0-1 home, they win 16% of their matches.

When Chelsea FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 80% of their matches.

When Middlesbrough FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 80% of their matches.

On their last meeting Chelsea FC won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Chelsea FC.

Middlesbrough FC wins 26% of halftimes, Chelsea FC wins 18%.

Middlesbrough FC wins 1st half in 26% of their matches, Chelsea FC in 18% of their matches.

Chelsea FC have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Middlesbrough FC haven't won any of their last 9 games against Chelsea FC.

Middlesbrough FC's last home win against Chelsea FC was in 2006.

During the last 31 meetings, Middlesbrough FC have won 5 times, there have been 5 draws while Chelsea FC have won 21 times. The goal difference is 47-15 in favour of Chelsea FC.

During the last 16 meetings with Middlesbrough FC playing at home, Middlesbrough FC have won 5 times, there have been 2 draws while Chelsea FC have won 9 times. The goal difference is 20-11 in favour of Chelsea FC.

The most common result of matches between Middlesbrough FC and Chelsea FC is 0-1. 8 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Middlesbrough FC and Chelsea FC when Middlesbrough FC is playing at home is 0-2. 4 matches have ended with this result.