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 for the 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: 5 November 2026
Middlesbrough: injuries and absences
Players absent for the previous match, based on reported absences (4/11/26).
- A. Jonescalf injury
- R. Pukstasinjury
Middlesbrough: league standing – 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 | 7 | 3-2-2 | 10:11 | 11 |
Middlesbrough: season stats (Championship)
Goals scored per match2.3
Goals conceded per match1.3
Home: scored / conceded2.4 / 1.3
Away: scored / conceded2.2 / 1.3
Clean sheets3
Failed to score0
Cards
Yellow cards14
Yellow cards per match1.1
Red cards0
Most used formations
4-2-3-1 (7×) · 3-4-2-1 (3×) · 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 | 8 | 628 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 7.69 |
| A. Morris | MID | 12 | 1080 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7.42 |
| S. Berhalter | MID | 13 | 903 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 7.32 |
| A. Kanté | MID | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.30 |
| W. Lankshear | FWD | 13 | 1048 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 7.26 |
| T. Conway | FWD | 11 | 541 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.11 |
| C. Brittain | DEF | 13 | 1170 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.10 |
| A. Malanda | DEF | 12 | 1080 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.03 |
| M. Arfsten | DEF | 12 | 443 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.95 |
| A. Phillips | DEF | 10 | 759 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.93 |
| A. Jones | DEF | 5 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.90 |
| M. Whittaker | MID | 3 | 248 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Neto Borges | DEF | 13 | 913 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.77 |
| J. Sarmiento | FWD | 10 | 278 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| M. Peart-Harris | MID | 11 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.68 |
| R. McGree | MID | 13 | 774 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.66 |
| L. Ayling | DEF | 11 | 714 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.52 |
| D. Strelec | FWD | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 |
| R. Pukštas | MID | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| S. Byram | DEF | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.21 |
| K. Joseph | FWD | 12 | 432 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5.92 |
| Leo Castledine | MID | 4 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.18 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Tkl | Int | Blk | Duels | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cozier-Duberry | MID | 8 | 628 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 23/50 | 0 | 0 | 7.69 |
| A. Morris | MID | 12 | 1080 | 42 | 11 | 6 | 70/124 | 0 | 0 | 7.42 |
| S. Berhalter | MID | 13 | 903 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 37/73 | 2 | 0 | 7.32 |
| A. Kanté | MID | 1 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 7.30 |
| W. Lankshear | FWD | 13 | 1048 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 28/85 | 2 | 0 | 7.26 |
| T. Conway | FWD | 11 | 541 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 21/40 | 0 | 0 | 7.11 |
| C. Brittain | DEF | 13 | 1170 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 69/124 | 1 | 0 | 7.10 |
| A. Malanda | DEF | 12 | 1080 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 66/114 | 1 | 0 | 7.03 |
| M. Arfsten | DEF | 12 | 443 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 41/69 | 0 | 0 | 6.95 |
| A. Phillips | DEF | 10 | 759 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 42/64 | 2 | 0 | 6.93 |
| A. Jones | DEF | 5 | 160 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6/8 | 1 | 0 | 6.90 |
| M. Whittaker | MID | 3 | 248 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 16/25 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Neto Borges | DEF | 13 | 913 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 41/73 | 1 | 0 | 6.77 |
| J. Sarmiento | FWD | 10 | 278 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 15/31 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| M. Peart-Harris | MID | 11 | 334 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 18/34 | 1 | 0 | 6.68 |
| R. McGree | MID | 13 | 774 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 19/56 | 3 | 0 | 6.66 |
| L. Ayling | DEF | 11 | 714 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 42/67 | 0 | 0 | 6.52 |
| D. Strelec | FWD | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 |
| R. Pukštas | MID | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| S. Byram | DEF | 1 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 6.21 |
| K. Joseph | FWD | 12 | 432 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34/78 | 0 | 0 | 5.92 |
| Leo Castledine | MID | 4 | 116 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5/12 | 0 | 0 | 5.18 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Conc | Saves | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Vítek | GK | 13 | 1170 | 17 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
Each rating is the player's season average in the competition, and the list is sorted by it. Use the squad list below to reach each player's page.
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 the name of Middlesbrough's stadium?
The home of Middlesbrough is Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, which has a capacity of 34,988 spectators.
What is Middlesbrough's league position?
Middlesbrough occupy 1st place in the Championship: 28 points from 14 matches (8 wins, 4 draws, 2 defeats).
Who are Middlesbrough playing next?
Up next: Watford vs Middlesbrough (Sat 7 Nov · 15:00, Championship).
How did Middlesbrough get on in their last league match?
Last time out in the league: Wrexham 2–0 Middlesbrough, 4/11/26.
Who is the leading scorer at Middlesbrough?
W. Lankshear is the club's top marksman in the competition, on 15 goals.
Middlesbrough: predictions, table and fixtures
Middlesbrough (England) this season in all their competitions (Championship, EFL Cup): fixtures still to come, recent scores, place in the league, season stats and the main players. Our Championship predictions are on the league page, and every other prediction is on the Predictions page.
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