Port Vale - Middlesbrough in live - 19 December 2023

Michael Salisbury awards the home team a throw-in.

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

Middlesbrough's Alex Bangura gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Michael Salisbury.

Middlesbrough pushes forward through Sam Silvera, whose finish on goal is saved.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Alex Iacovitti (Port Vale) gets a yellow card.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Port Vale territory.

Andrew Keith Crosby (Port Vale) is making a fourth substitution, with Uche Ikpeazu replacing Gavin Massey.

The away team have replaced Matt Crooks with Alex Bangura. This is the third substitution made today by Michael Carrick.

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Middlesbrough have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in for Port Vale in their own half.

Calum Kavanagh is on a sub for Isaiah Jones for Middlesbrough.

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

Ball goes out of play for a Port Vale goal kick.

Throw-in for Port Vale in the half of Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Michael Salisbury waits before resuming play because Ollie Arblaster for Port Vale is still down.

Michael Salisbury signals a Port Vale throw-in in Middlesbrough's half.

Great finish from Matt Crooks to give Middlesbrough a 0-3 lead. That's a fine assist from Morgan Rogers.

Alex Iacovitti is replacing Kofi Balmer for the home team.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Kofi Balmer for Port Vale has been booked by Michael Salisbury and receives a first yellow card.

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

Throw-in Port Vale.

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough make their first substitution with Isaiah Jones replacing Emmanuel Latte Lath.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

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

Middlesbrough push upfield but Michael Salisbury quickly pulls them for offside.

Port Vale awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Michael Salisbury awards Port Vale a goal kick.

Middlesbrough needs to be cautious. Port Vale have an attacking throw-in.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Michael Salisbury signals a throw-in for Port Vale, close to Middlesbrough's area.

Port Vale have a goal kick.

Jonny Howson of Middlesbrough gets in a strike, but is off target.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Michael Salisbury.

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

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Port Vale's Gavin Massey misses with an attempt on goal.

Sam Silvera with an assist there.

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Port Vale in their own half.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Corner awarded to Port Vale.

Corner awarded to Port Vale.

Port Vale have been awarded a corner by Michael Salisbury.

Can Port Vale capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Middlesbrough's half?

Port Vale awarded a free kick in their own half.

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Michael Salisbury signals a free kick to Port Vale in their own half.

Middlesbrough take a 0-1 lead thanks to Jonny Howson. Great play from Daniel Barlaser to set up the goal.

Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) has received a yellow card from Michael Salisbury.

Port Vale awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Middlesbrough drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Port Vale advance rapidly upfield but Michael Salisbury blows for offside.

Free kick for Port Vale in their own half.

Michael Salisbury awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

Port Vale are coming forward and Ethan Chislett gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Can Port Vale capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Michael Salisbury awards the away team a throw-in.

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

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

Middlesbrough FC have lost 3 matches in a row.

Both teams lost their last match.

Port Vale scores 1.03 goals when playing at home and Middlesbrough FC scores 1.84 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in meetings between Port Vale and Middlesbrough FC is 2.5.

Port Vale scores 0.75 goals in a match against Middlesbrough FC and Middlesbrough FC scores 1.75 goals against Port Vale (on average).

In the last 4 meetings Port Vale won 1, Middlesbrough FC won 3, 0 draws.

Middlesbrough FC have lost just 1 of their last 4 games against Port Vale (in all competitions).

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

When Middlesbrough FC is down 1-0 away, they win 37% of their matches.

When Port Vale is down 0-1 home, they win 10% of their matches.

When Middlesbrough FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 64% of their matches.

When Port Vale leads 1-0 at home, they win in 64% of their matches.

On their last meeting Middlesbrough FC won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Middlesbrough FC.

Port Vale wins 24% of halftimes, Middlesbrough FC wins 25%.

Port Vale wins 1st half in 24% of their matches, Middlesbrough FC in 25% of their matches.

Port Vale haven't won any of their last 3 games against Middlesbrough FC.

Port Vale have played 5 home matches in a row without winning.