Middlesbrough: competitions in 2026/27
Championship1st, 28 pointsNext: Watford · Sat 7 Nov · 15:00
EFL Cupround of 32Middlesbrough: upcoming fixtures
Sat 7 Nov · 15:00
WatfordTipMiddlesbrough
Championship · Head to head (H2H)
WatfordTipMiddlesbroughChampionship · Head to head (H2H)Sat 21 Nov · 15:00Middlesbrough–Bristol City
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–Bristol CityTue 24 Nov · 19:45Middlesbrough–Swansea
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–SwanseaFri 27 Nov · 20:00
Southampton–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipSouthampton–MiddlesbroughSat 5 Dec · 12:30Middlesbrough–Derby
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–DerbyMiddlesbrough: recent results
League formLWWDW
4/11/26
Wrexham2–0MiddlesbroughChampionship31/10/26Middlesbrough3–0Charlton
Championship23/10/26
Bolton1–5MiddlesbroughChampionship17/10/26Middlesbrough2–2Cardiff
Championship13/10/26
Stoke City2–3MiddlesbroughChampionship10/10/26Middlesbrough1–0Wolves
Championship19/9/26
Birmingham2–2MiddlesbroughChampionship15/9/26Middlesbrough2–2Millwall
Championship
Wrexham2–0MiddlesbroughChampionship31/10/26Middlesbrough3–0CharltonChampionship23/10/26Bolton1–5MiddlesbroughChampionship17/10/26Middlesbrough2–2CardiffChampionship13/10/26Stoke City2–3MiddlesbroughChampionship10/10/26Middlesbrough1–0WolvesChampionship19/9/26Birmingham2–2MiddlesbroughChampionship15/9/26Middlesbrough2–2MillwallChampionshipMiddlesbrough: fixtures and results this season
Upcoming matches
Championship
Sat 21 Nov · 15:00Middlesbrough–Bristol City
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–Bristol CityTue 24 Nov · 19:45Middlesbrough–Swansea
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–SwanseaFri 27 Nov · 20:00Southampton–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipSouthampton–MiddlesbroughSat 5 Dec · 12:30Middlesbrough–Derby
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–DerbyTue 8 Dec · 20:00
West Ham–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipWest Ham–MiddlesbroughSat 12 Dec · 12:30
Preston–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipPreston–MiddlesbroughSat 19 Dec · 15:00Middlesbrough–Portsmouth
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–PortsmouthSat 26 Dec · 12:30
Sheffield United–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipSheffield United–MiddlesbroughTue 29 Dec · 19:45Middlesbrough–Bolton
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–BoltonFri 1 Jan · 15:00Middlesbrough–Preston
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–PrestonSat 16 Jan · 15:00Cardiff–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipCardiff–MiddlesbroughSat 23 Jan · 15:00Charlton–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipCharlton–MiddlesbroughWed 27 Jan · 19:45Middlesbrough–Wrexham
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–WrexhamSat 30 Jan · 15:00Middlesbrough–Watford
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–WatfordSat 6 Feb · 15:00Bristol City–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipBristol City–MiddlesbroughSat 13 Feb · 15:00
Norwich–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipNorwich–MiddlesbroughWed 17 Feb · 19:45Middlesbrough–Stoke City
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–Stoke CitySat 20 Feb · 15:00Middlesbrough–Birmingham
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–BirminghamSat 27 Feb · 15:00Wolves–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipWolves–MiddlesbroughTue 2 Mar · 19:45Middlesbrough–Blackburn
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–BlackburnSat 6 Mar · 15:00
Lincoln–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipLincoln–MiddlesbroughSat 13 Mar · 15:00Middlesbrough–Southampton
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–SouthamptonTue 16 Mar · 19:45Derby–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipDerby–MiddlesbroughSat 20 Mar · 15:00Middlesbrough–Sheffield United
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–Sheffield UnitedSat 3 Apr · 15:00Portsmouth–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipPortsmouth–MiddlesbroughTue 6 Apr · 19:45Millwall–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipMillwall–MiddlesbroughSat 10 Apr · 15:00Middlesbrough–QPR
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–QPRSat 17 Apr · 15:00
West Brom–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipWest Brom–MiddlesbroughTue 20 Apr · 19:45Middlesbrough–Burnley
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–BurnleySat 24 Apr · 15:00Middlesbrough–West Ham
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough–West HamSat 1 May · 12:30Swansea–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipSwansea–MiddlesbroughMatches played this season
4/11/26Wrexham2–0MiddlesbroughChampionship31/10/26Middlesbrough3–0CharltonChampionship23/10/26Bolton1–5MiddlesbroughChampionship17/10/26Middlesbrough2–2CardiffChampionship13/10/26Stoke City2–3MiddlesbroughChampionship10/10/26Middlesbrough1–0WolvesChampionship19/9/26Birmingham2–2MiddlesbroughChampionship15/9/26Middlesbrough2–2MillwallChampionship12/9/26Middlesbrough4–3NorwichChampionshipQPR0–1MiddlesbroughChampionship2/9/26Burnley1–1MiddlesbroughChampionship29/8/26Middlesbrough3–1West BromChampionshipBlackburn2–1MiddlesbroughChampionship15/8/26Middlesbrough2–1LincolnChampionship
Wrexham2–0MiddlesbroughChampionship31/10/26Middlesbrough3–0CharltonChampionship23/10/26Bolton1–5MiddlesbroughChampionship17/10/26Middlesbrough2–2CardiffChampionship13/10/26Stoke City2–3MiddlesbroughChampionship10/10/26Middlesbrough1–0WolvesChampionship19/9/26Birmingham2–2MiddlesbroughChampionship15/9/26Middlesbrough2–2MillwallChampionship12/9/26Middlesbrough4–3NorwichChampionship8/9/26
Crystal Palace3–0Middlesbrough
EFL Cup5/9/26Crystal Palace3–0MiddlesbroughQPR0–1MiddlesbroughChampionship2/9/26Burnley1–1MiddlesbroughChampionship29/8/26Middlesbrough3–1West BromChampionship25/8/26
Doncaster1–3Middlesbrough
EFL Cup22/8/26Doncaster1–3MiddlesbroughBlackburn2–1MiddlesbroughChampionship15/8/26Middlesbrough2–1LincolnChampionship7/8/26Middlesbrough1–0Wrexham
EFL CupMiddlesbrough1–0WrexhamUpdated: 7 November 2026
Middlesbrough: injuries and absences
Players who sat out the previous game, according to the reported absences (4/11/26).
- A. Jonescalf injury
- R. Pukstasinjury
Middlesbrough: where they stand in the Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 | LWWDW |
| 2 | Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 | WWWDW |
| 3 | Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 | WWLWW |
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 7 | 6-1-0 | 20:5 | 19 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 7 | 5-2-0 | 17:9 | 17 |
| 3 | Swansea | 7 | 4-2-1 | 11:3 | 14 |
| 4 | Wolves | 7 | 4-2-1 | 13:7 | 14 |
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bristol City | 7 | 3-3-1 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 7 | Swansea | 7 | 4-0-3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 7 | 3-2-2 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 9 | Sheffield United | 7 | 3-2-2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 10 | Bolton | 8 | 3-2-3 | 11:14 | 11 |
Middlesbrough: season stats (Championship)
Goals scored per match2.1
Goals conceded per match1.4
Home: scored / conceded2.4 / 1.3
Away: scored / conceded1.9 / 1.4
Clean sheets3
Failed to score1
Cards
Yellow cards14
Yellow cards per match1.0
Red cards0
Most used formations
4-2-3-1 (7×) · 3-4-2-1 (4×) · 4-2-2-2 (1×)
Middlesbrough: player stats (Championship)
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Goals | Ast | Shots | On target | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cozier-Duberry | MID | 9 | 718 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 7.58 |
| A. Morris | MID | 13 | 1170 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7.39 |
| A. Kanté | MID | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.30 |
| S. Berhalter | MID | 14 | 963 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 7.27 |
| W. Lankshear | FWD | 13 | 1048 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 7.26 |
| C. Brittain | DEF | 14 | 1260 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.05 |
| T. Conway | FWD | 12 | 618 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| A. Malanda | DEF | 13 | 1170 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.00 |
| M. Arfsten | DEF | 13 | 473 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.93 |
| A. Jones | DEF | 5 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.90 |
| A. Phillips | DEF | 11 | 849 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.87 |
| M. Whittaker | MID | 3 | 248 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Neto Borges | DEF | 14 | 985 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.74 |
| J. Sarmiento | FWD | 11 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.72 |
| M. Peart-Harris | MID | 12 | 364 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.63 |
| R. McGree | MID | 14 | 804 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.61 |
| L. Ayling | DEF | 12 | 774 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| D. Strelec | FWD | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.42 |
| R. Pukštas | MID | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| K. Joseph | FWD | 13 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5.95 |
| Leo Castledine | MID | 4 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.32 |
| S. Byram | DEF | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.11 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Tkl | Int | Blk | Duels | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cozier-Duberry | MID | 9 | 718 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 24/53 | 0 | 0 | 7.58 |
| A. Morris | MID | 13 | 1170 | 44 | 11 | 6 | 75/134 | 0 | 0 | 7.39 |
| A. Kanté | MID | 1 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 7.30 |
| S. Berhalter | MID | 14 | 963 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 39/78 | 2 | 0 | 7.27 |
| W. Lankshear | FWD | 13 | 1048 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 28/85 | 2 | 0 | 7.26 |
| C. Brittain | DEF | 14 | 1260 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 75/136 | 1 | 0 | 7.05 |
| T. Conway | FWD | 12 | 618 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 22/45 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| A. Malanda | DEF | 13 | 1170 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 68/118 | 1 | 0 | 7.00 |
| M. Arfsten | DEF | 13 | 473 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 43/72 | 0 | 0 | 6.93 |
| A. Jones | DEF | 5 | 160 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6/8 | 1 | 0 | 6.90 |
| A. Phillips | DEF | 11 | 849 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 44/70 | 2 | 0 | 6.87 |
| M. Whittaker | MID | 3 | 248 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 16/25 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Neto Borges | DEF | 14 | 985 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 46/85 | 1 | 0 | 6.74 |
| J. Sarmiento | FWD | 11 | 291 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16/33 | 0 | 0 | 6.72 |
| M. Peart-Harris | MID | 12 | 364 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20/37 | 1 | 0 | 6.63 |
| R. McGree | MID | 14 | 804 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 20/60 | 3 | 0 | 6.61 |
| L. Ayling | DEF | 12 | 774 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 44/70 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
| D. Strelec | FWD | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 6.42 |
| R. Pukštas | MID | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| K. Joseph | FWD | 13 | 492 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 36/82 | 0 | 0 | 5.95 |
| Leo Castledine | MID | 4 | 116 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5/12 | 0 | 0 | 4.32 |
| S. Byram | DEF | 1 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 3.11 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Conc | Saves | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Vítek | GK | 14 | 1260 | 17 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 6.71 |
Ratings show each player's average for the season in this competition, highest first. Every player page can be reached from the squad list further down.
Middlesbrough squad
Goalkeepers
1R. VítekNationalityCzechiaAge22 yrsHeight198 cm
31S. BrynnNationalityEnglandAge25 yrsHeight184 cmWeight75 kg
33J. McLaughlinNationalityScotlandAge38 yrsHeight191 cmWeight82 kgDefenders
2C. BrittainNationalityEnglandAge27 yrsHeight181 cmWeight77 kg
3S. ByramNationalityEnglandAge32 yrsHeight180 cmWeight72 kg
4A. PhillipsNationalityEnglandAge20 yrsHeight192 cmWeight85 kg
5A. JonesNationalityEnglandAge28 yrsHeight191 cmWeight70 kg
12L. AylingNationalityEnglandAge34 yrsHeight185 cmWeight72 kg
17M. ArfstenNationalityUnited StatesAge24 yrsHeight185 cmWeight78 kg
25G. EdmundsonNationalityEnglandAge28 yrsHeight190 cmWeight75 kg
29A. MalandaNationalityFranceAge24 yrsHeight185 cmWeight75 kg
30Neto BorgesNationalityBrazilAge29 yrsHeight185 cmWeight89 kgMidfielders
6S. BerhalterNationalityUnited StatesAge24 yrsHeight175 cmWeight70 kg
8R. McGreeNationalityAustraliaAge27 yrsHeight178 cmWeight78 kg
9T. ConwayNationalityEnglandAge23 yrsHeight185 cmWeight79 kg
10A. MorrisNationalityUnited StatesAge24 yrsHeight173 cmWeight61 kg
14M. Peart-HarrisNationalityEnglandAge23 yrsHeight187 cmWeight80 kg
18C. BarronNationalityScotlandAge23 yrsHeight175 cm
19Leo CastledineNationalityEnglandAge20 yrs
21R. PukštasNationalityUnited StatesAge21 yrsHeight181 cmWeight75 kg
28L. McCabeNationalityEnglandAge19 yrsHeight173 cmWeight68 kgForwards
7W. LankshearNationalityEnglandAge20 yrsHeight188 cmWeight80 kg
11A. Cozier-DuberryNationalityEnglandAge20 yrsHeight170 cmWeight57 kg
13D. StrelecNationalitySlovakiaAge24 yrsHeight185 cmWeight73 kg
16J. SarmientoNationalityEcuadorAge23 yrsHeight178 cmWeight72 kg
22K. JosephNationalityScotlandAge24 yrsHeight186 cmWeight75 kgMiddlesbrough transfers
Arrivals
- A. Cozier-DuberryBrighton · loan31/8/26
- C. BarronRangers · loan31/8/26
- R. PukštasHNK Hajduk Split · transfer30/8/26
- S. ByramLeeds · free agent23/8/26
- A. PhillipsTottenham · transfer14/8/26
- R. VítekManchester United · transfer7/8/26
- M. ArfstenColumbus Crew · transfer3/8/26
- S. BerhalterVancouver Whitecaps · transfer27/7/26
Departures
- M. ForssNeftchi · free agent12/9/26
- A. GilbertLeyton Orient · free agent2/9/26
- M. WhittakerColorado Rapids · transfer1/9/26
- F. CartwrightGrimsby · loan31/8/26
- A. KantéAl-Ettifaq · transfer29/8/26
- J. DaleyGillingham · loan29/8/26
- S. HansenGaziantep FK · loan19/8/26
- S. DiengAtromitos · free agent16/8/26
Middlesbrough: key facts
CountryEngland
Founded1876
StadiumRiverside Stadium
Capacity34,988
Surfacenatural grass
CompetitionChampionship
League position1st · 28 points
Middlesbrough: frequently asked questions
What is Middlesbrough's home stadium?
Home games for Middlesbrough are staged at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, a ground with room for 34,988 spectators.
Where do Middlesbrough currently stand in the league?
Middlesbrough lie 1st in the Championship, having collected 28 points after 14 matches (8 wins, 4 draws, 2 defeats).
Who do Middlesbrough face next?
The next game: Watford vs Middlesbrough on Sat 7 Nov · 15:00 (Championship).
What was the score in Middlesbrough's latest league game?
Their latest league game: Wrexham 2–0 Middlesbrough on 4/11/26.
Who has scored the most goals for Middlesbrough?
W. Lankshear has scored more than any of his teammates in this competition, with 15 goals.
Middlesbrough: predictions, fixtures and league table
Everything about Middlesbrough (England) this season in one place, across Championship, EFL Cup: the games to come, latest scores, where they stand in the league, season numbers and standout players. The league page carries our tips for Championship games, and the full set of predictions is on the Predictions page.
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