All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Tuesday, September 8, 2026 as Crystal Palace welcomes Middlesbrough for a crucial England. League Cup. Third round fixture. Kick-off is set for 20:45. Under the watchful eye of referee Daniel Siebert, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Cool and dry, 12°C for match day. Crystal Palace may have to cope without Lehmann, while Middlesbrough could be missing Weber. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Middlesbrough (2025). Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Middlesbrough (2021). Crystal Palace 3 - 1 Middlesbrough (2025). Crystal Palace 0 - 2 Middlesbrough (2025). Crystal Palace 3 - 1 Middlesbrough (2021). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 0:0 outcome.