Watch a Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa live stream
Looking for a free Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa live stream? The match is FREE on BBC iPlayer in the UK. There are pay-TV options in the US (ESPN Plus), India (Sony LIV), Paramount Plus (Australia), New Zealand (Sky Sport) and Canada (Sportsnet). If you are traveling abroad, use a VPN to unblock your local free stream from anywhere. Full details on how to do that just below.
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa: preview
On paper, it seems like an extremely difficult task for Middlesbrough to make the fourth round. They have struggled for consistency this season and find themselves 12th in the Championship table, having already lost 12 league games. They are also facing a side full of confidence, with Villa currently sitting second in the Premier League and in with a genuine chance of battling for the title.
However, they have excelled in the Carabao Cup — where they face Chelsea over two legs for a place in the final — and just two years ago knocked out Man Utd and Tottenham as they reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Manager Jonathan Woodgate will point to these results as he looks to inspire his players but it will be tough against a Villa side who have improved significantly under the shrewd Unai Emery. The Spaniard is a proven winner and has instilled a huge amount of confidence in his players, with Leon Bailey, John McGinn and Ollie Watkins all playing the best football of their careers.
Tune in to see who progresses and read on as we explain all the ways to get a Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa live stream where you are.
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Where to watch FREE Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa live stream
Great news if you live in the UK — you can watch a live stream of Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa absolutely FREE.
This game will be shown live on TV channel BBC's free-to-air streaming service BBC iPlayer.
Problems will arise if you happen to be abroad while Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa is on, as rights restrictions mean you won't be able to use BBC iPlayer while you're not in the UK. Assuming you don't want to sign up for a whole new streaming service for the short time you're away, there is a great alternative...
If you download and install a VPN (virtual private network), you can get around those geo-restrictions with ease — see the three easy steps below. From our rigorous testing, ExpressVPN comes out on top of our best VPN services rankings.
Watch Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa from abroad
How to watch a Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa live stream from outside your country
Below we've got you covered with your official broadcasting options for more FA Cup-loving countries, but if you're outside your country of residence and try to start streaming Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa via your typical broadcasting service, you'll soon discover that you can't, as it's location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course - specifically its terms and conditions.
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