Albion can end 22-year wait (From The Argus)

Albion can end 22-year wait

11:30am Saturday 20th October 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen

Albion are seeking their first win over Middlesbrough since February 1990.

Mark Barham was on target as the Seagulls won 1-0 in front of just 5,504 at the Goldstone in the old second division.

Boro are unbeaten in their last nine league and cup games against the Seagulls.

The Teessiders had the better of it last term with a 1-1 draw at The Amex to follow up their 1-0 win at the Riverside.

Bernie Slaven and Brian Clough have both hit hat-tricks for Middlesbrough on the Sussex coast.

Boro lead the overall series with 20 wins to seven – or 16-7 in league games only.

Albion can level matters in home games with a win today.

Boro have won seven and lost six of their 18 games away to Albion.

Don’t miss Howard Griggs’ nostalgia feature in The Argus today, detailing four memorable matches between the clubs.

Today’s set of rare photos from our archives includes the day Alan Mullery held the cup at the Goldstone!