TV Channel, live stream free, team news, kick-off time for TODAY’S FA Cup tie
TOTTENHAM will aiming to progress into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup when they take on Middlesbrough this evening.
Spurs comfortably dealt with Brighton in the previous round of the competition running out 3-1 winners at home.
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Meanwhile, Chris Wilder’s men pulled off another giant killing in the tournament when they overcame Manchester United via the penalty shoot-out route.
Boro should be full of confidence having won their last seven matches when playing at the Riverside Stadium.
However, the Championship side haven’t beaten Tottenham since a 2-1 triumph back in August 2008.
What time does Middlesbrough vs Tottenham kick off?
- Middlesbrough take on Tottenham Hotspur TOMORROW – Tuesday, 1 March.
- The match kicks off at 7:55pm UK time.
- It takes place at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough.
- The sides last met in an FA Cup replay match during 2020 when Tottenham progressed winning 2-1 on the night.
What TV channel is Middlesbrough vs Tottenham on and can I live stream it free?
- Middlesbrough vs Tottenham will be shown live on BBC ONE and via the BBC app.
- BBC is free for UK viewers with a TV licence.
- The coverage commences at 7:30pm – 25 minutes before the kick-off time.
- It can also be streamed through ESPN+ in the US.
Team news
Chris Wilder’s only absentee is defender Marc Bola who is unavailable due to a knee injury.
But central midfielder Matt Crooks should return to the fold having served his suspension in Boro’s last league outing.
Lucas Moura could be out for a second successive time having missed Spurs’ dominant win over Leeds on the weekend.
And Harry Winks is expected to continue his midfield partnership with Pierre-Emile Hojberg due to Oliver Skipp and Rodrigo Bentancur’s ongoing injuries.
Latest odds
Middlesbrough (90 min only) 4/1
Draw (90 min only) 14/5
Tottenham Hotspur (90 min only) 4/6
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication
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Say cheese!
Antonio Conte looks to be enjoying himself at the Riverside as he meets some of the locals.
But will the Italian be smiling come the final whistle?
Kick-off just 15 minutes away now…
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Antonio Conte
And here are the pre-match thoughts of the Spurs manager: “You know very well that in England, every game is difficult, especially in this competition when you play away against Middlesbrough, who are having a good season in the Championship.
“Middlesbrough are a good team. When you are able to win against Manchester United – not to forget, Middlesbrough eliminated United from this competition, and they are one of the best teams in this league – it means they have important value.
“For this reason, it will be very important not to underestimate our opponent and the difficulty of this game.”
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Chris Wilder
Here’s what the Boro boss had to say before the game: “I’m really excited about the game.
“Of course, we’re underdogs and we’ll need everything to go our way, as you always do in these sort of ties.
“We’ve got to be better defensively, but I think it will be a great evening for the football club and a reward for turning over Mansfield and going to Old Trafford and getting that memorable victory.
“It brings back memories of when this football club were playing the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United on a regular basis.
“From my point of view, it’s the same message as before that Manchester United game.
“This isn’t a day-trip experience for us. We’re here to be competitive and we’re here to get a result.”
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Boro pushing for promotion
Middlesbrough are pushing for promotion back to the Premier League.
Chris Wilder, who achieved promotion with Sheffield United, is currently just two points off sixth place Luton Town.
That will undoubtedly be his priority, but an FA Cup run would certainly please the fans.
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Spurs field strong side
So the big three of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski all start up front once again for Spurs – just as they did at Elland Road at the weekend.
Each of them grabbed a goal on Saturday in a 4-0 win which spelled the end for Marcelo Bielsa.
Same again tonight?
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Tottenham team to face Middlesbrough
Starting XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Doherty, Winks, Hojbjerg, Sessegnon, Son, Kulusevski, Kane
Subs: Gollini, Royal, Reguilon, Rodon, Sanchez, White, Devine, Bergwijn, Scarlett
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Middlesbrough team to face Spurs
Starting XI: Lumley, Dijksteel, Fry, McNair, Taylor, Jones, Howson, Crooks, Tavernier, Sporar, Watmore
Subs: Daniels, Bola, Peltier, Bamba, Lea-Siliki, Balogun, Olusanya, Boyd-Munce
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FA Cup ties
- Luton Town v Chelsea
- Crystal Palace v Stoke City
- Peterborough United v Manchester City
- Liverpool v Norwich City
- Southampton v West Ham United
- Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur
- Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town
- Everton v Boreham Wood
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Middlesbrough form heading into Spurs clash
Middlesbrough have won just two of their five Championship games since knocking Manchester United out of the FA Cup.
This past weekend they were beaten 2-1 by Barnsley.
Not the sort of form which suggests they could cause a major upset against Spurs this evening.
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Spurs looking to end trophy drought
Tottenham’s last remaining hope of a trophy this season is the FA Cup.
They are miles away from the Premier League title. They were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Chelsea. And they were eliminated in the group stages of the Europa Conference League.
Can Antonio Conte end the 14-year wait for a trophy with the FA Cup? They have not won silverware since their League Cup triumph in 2008.
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Middlesbrough vs Tottenham
Welcome to live coverage of Middlesbrough vs Tottenham!
Can the Championship side cause a major upset in the FA Cup fifth round this evening? Not long until we find out.
Kick off is at 7.55pm.
