Skip to main content
Advertise with the Morning Star
Boro stay unbeaten to force Spurs into replay
Ashley Fletcher celebrates his goal with Marcus Tavernier

Middlesbrough 1-1 Spurs
by Harry De Cosemo
at the Riverside

MIDDLESBROUGH stretched their unbeaten run to five games as they earned an FA Cup replay with Tottenham Hotspur in a 1-1 draw at the Riverside today.

Lucas Moura’s header cancelled out Ashley Fletcher’s opener in a tight game and the visitors will be particularly disappointed that they couldn’t bounce back from defeat at Southampton on New Year’s Day.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho admitted he relished the “real cup” atmosphere, despite failing to get the win he felt his side deserved.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou
Men’s football / 5 April 2025
5 April 2025
Newcastle United's William Osula celebrates scoring their si
Men's Football / 12 January 2025
12 January 2025
Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl during the Championsh
Men’s Football / 24 November 2024
24 November 2024
Doncaster Rovers' manager Grant McCann during the Sky Bet Le
Men’s football / 10 November 2024
10 November 2024