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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Full time
40
04.01.26
Southampton

Southampton

Southampton

Browne (76') Whittaker (66') Silvera (61') Whittaker (54')
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Middlesbrough
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Southampton
  • Match Ended
  • 90'
    Substitution
    • Morgan Whittaker
    • Sverre Nypan

    Sverre Nypan is replacing Morgan Whittaker for the home team.

  • 90'
    Substitution
    • Hayden Hackney
    • Micah Hamilton

    The home team replace Hayden Hackney with Micah Hamilton.

  • 85'
    Substitution
    • Joshua Quarshie
    • Ross Stewart

    Ross Stewart is replacing Joshua Quarshie for Southampton at Riverside.

  • 82'
    Substitution
    • Delano Burgzorg
    • Alexander Gilbert

    The home team replace Delano Burgzorg with Alexander Gilbert.

  • 81'
    Yellow Card
    • Joshua Quarshie

    Joshua Quarshie (Southampton) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

  • 76'
    Goal !
    • Alan Browne (Scorer)

    Great finish from Alan Browne to give Middlesbrough a 4-0 lead.

  • 74'
    Substitution
    • Adam Armstrong
    • Cameron Archer

    Cameron Archer is replacing Adam Armstrong for the away team.

  • 74'
    Substitution
    • Ryan Manning
    • Welington

    The away team have replaced Ryan Manning with Welington. This is the third substitution made today by Tonda Eckert.

  • 74'
    Substitution
    • Tom Fellows
    • Elias Jelert Kristensen

    Elias Jelert Kristensen is on a sub for Tom Fellows for Southampton.

  • 68'
    Yellow Card
    • Cameron Bragg

    Cameron Bragg (Southampton) gets a yellow card.

  • 68'
    Yellow Card
    • Taylor Harwood-Bellis

    Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) has received a first yellow card.

  • 66'
    Goal !
    • Morgan Whittaker (Scorer)
    • Aidan Morris (Assist)

    Goal! Morgan Whittaker extends Middlesbrough's lead to 3-0.

    That's a fine assist from Aidan Morris.

  • 64'
    Yellow Card
    • Ryan Manning

    At Riverside, Ryan Manning has been yellow-carded for the away team.

  • 61'
    Goal !
    • Sam Silvera (Scorer)
    • Luke Ayling (Assist)

    It's now 2-0 in Middlesbrough as Sam Silvera scores for Middlesbrough.

    Great play from Luke Ayling to set up the goal.

  • 61'
    Substitution
    • Caspar Jander
    • Cameron Bragg

    Southampton make their first substitution with Cameron Bragg replacing Caspar Jander.

  • 54'
    Goal !
    • Morgan Whittaker (Scorer)
    • Matt Targett (Assist)

    Morgan Whittaker puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0.

    Matt Targett instrumental with a fine assist.

  • 6'
    Substitution
    • Alex Bangura
    • Alan Browne

    Kim Hellberg (Middlesbrough) is making a first substitution, with Alan Browne replacing Alex Bangura.

  • Match Started

Line-ups

Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
(3-4-2-1)
(3-4-2-1)
Southampton Southampton
31Brynn12Ayling29Malanda3Targett22Silvera18Morris7Hackney24Bangura11Whittaker9Conway10Burgzorg31Bazunu6Harwood-Bellis15Wood17Quarshie18Fellows4Downes20Jander3Manning13Scienza10Azaz9Armstrong
31Brynn12Ayling29Malanda3Targett22Silvera18Morris7Hackney24Bangura11Whittaker9Conway10Burgzorg
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
(3-4-2-1)
31Bazunu6Harwood-Bellis15Wood17Quarshie18Fellows4Downes20Jander3Manning13Scienza10Azaz9Armstrong
(3-4-2-1)
Southampton Southampton
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
Hellberg, Kim
Coach
Substitutes
Alan Browne 16
6' Out: Alex Bangura
Alexander Gilbert 14
82' Out: Delano Burgzorg
Micah Hamilton 17
90' Out: Hayden Hackney
Sverre Nypan 19
90' Out: Morgan Whittaker
Southampton Southampton
Eckert, Tonda
Coach
Substitutes
Cameron Bragg 48
61' Out: Caspar Jander
Elias Jelert Kristensen 38
74' Out: Tom Fellows
Welington 34
74' Out: Ryan Manning
Cameron Archer 19
74' Out: Adam Armstrong
Ross Stewart 11
85' Out: Joshua Quarshie

Statistics

Ball possession
Middlesbrough53%
47% Southampton
Shots
7Off goal56On goal4
8
Shots blocked
5
11
Corner kicks
5
1
Offsides
1
4
Saves
3
8
Fouls
12
0
Yellow cards
4
0
Red cards
0

Middlesbrough vs Southampton Betting tips

The most common result of matches between Middlesbrough FC and Southampton FC is 1-1. 4 matches have ended with this result.
During the last 12 meetings with Middlesbrough FC playing at home, Middlesbrough FC have won 5 times, there have been 2 draws while Southampton FC have won 5 times. The goal difference is 18-17 in favour of Middlesbrough FC.
During the last 25 meetings, Middlesbrough FC have won 7 times, there have been 9 draws while Southampton FC have won 9 times. The goal difference is 37-32 in favour of Southampton FC.
In Championship, Southampton FC have lost their last 3 away matches.
Did you know that Middlesbrough FC scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 31-45? This is the highest percentage in the league.
Did you know that Southampton FC scores 32% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?
Southampton FC have lost 3 away matches in a row.
Middlesbrough FC haven't scored in 2 of their 11 home matches in Championship this season.
Southampton FC haven't scored in 0 of their 12 away matches in Championship this season.
Middlesbrough FC's home record this season: 7-3-1.
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Middlesbrough vs Southampton Predictions

Bookmakers slightly favour Middlesbrough over Southampton, with the highest implied probability on a home win, followed by an away win and then a draw. They also indicate a higher likelihood of both teams scoring and the match producing over 2.5 goals.

Full-time result1x2
Probability44%24%32%
Odds2.053.83.2
Correct Score2-11-01-2
Probability10%8%8%
Odds9911
Over/Under 2.5OverUnder
Probability79%21%
Odds1.732.2
BTTSYesNo
Probability59%41%
Odds1.622.2
Odds data provided by: Bet365
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Head to head

In the last three Championship meetings between Middlesbrough and Southampton, Middlesbrough have one win and there have been two draws. Middlesbrough beat Southampton 2–1 at the Riverside in September 2023, while both matches at St Mary’s in March 2024 and September 2025 ended 1–1.

Middlesbrough
Matches:  4
Southampton
50%
Wins: 2
50%
Draws: 2
0%
Wins: 0
Recent meetings
  1. Flag ENGChampionship
    4 Jan 2026
    MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    4 : 0
    SouthamptonSouthampton
  2. Flag ENGChampionship
    27 Sep 2025
    SouthamptonSouthampton
    1 : 1
    MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
  3. Flag ENGChampionship
    29 Mar 2024
    SouthamptonSouthampton
    1 : 1
    MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
  4. Flag ENGChampionship
    23 Sep 2023
    MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
    2 : 1
    SouthamptonSouthampton

Form

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
  1. Flag ENGChampionship
    4 Jan 2026
    Middlesbrough
    4 : 0
    Southampton
  2. Flag ENGChampionship
    1 Jan 2026
    Derby
    1 : 0
    Middlesbrough
  3. Flag ENGChampionship
    29 Dec 2025
    Middlesbrough
    0 : 1
    Hull
  4. Flag ENGChampionship
    26 Dec 2025
    Middlesbrough
    0 : 0
    Blackburn
  5. Flag ENGChampionship
    20 Dec 2025
    Bristol City
    2 : 0
    Middlesbrough
SouthamptonSouthampton
  1. Flag ENGChampionship
    4 Jan 2026
    Middlesbrough
    4 : 0
    Southampton
  2. Flag ENGChampionship
    1 Jan 2026
    Southampton
    0 : 0
    Millwall
  3. Flag ENGChampionship
    29 Dec 2025
    Birmingham
    1 : 1
    Southampton
  4. Flag ENGChampionship
    26 Dec 2025
    Oxford Utd
    2 : 1
    Southampton
  5. Flag ENGChampionship
    20 Dec 2025
    Southampton
    1 : 1
    Coventry

Middlesbrough vs Southampton Standings

Middlesbrough FC are currently 3rd in the table with 43 points from 25 matches, having 12 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses and a goal difference of 33 scored to 26 conceded. Southampton FC are 14th with 33 points from 25 matches, with 8 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses and a goal difference of 38 scored to 34 conceded, leaving them 10 points behind Middlesbrough.

PosTeamWDLMPts
1Coventry15742652
2Middlesbrough13762646
3Ipswich12852544
...
14Birmingham97102634
15Southampton8992633
16Sheff Utd102132532

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