Saturday , 14 November 2026

Southampton FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2025-26 PLAYOFFS

Championship · 2025-26
Southampton FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Tue 12 May 2026 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 5' Riley McGree
Ross Stewart 45+1' 1–1
Shea Charles 116' 2–1
Y 13' Riley McGree
Nathan Wood-Gordon 37' Y
Y 38' Luke Ayling
Finn Azaz 56' Y
Y 78' Adilson Malanda
Y 92' Callum Brittain
Daniel Peretz 120' Y
Cyle Larin 120' Y

Overview

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Southampton FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Birmingham City FC 15 29
2 Middlesbrough FC 15 29
3 Stoke City FC 15 29
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 15 28
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 15 28
6 Swansea City AFC 15 26
7 Southampton FC 15 24
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 15 24
9 West Ham United FC 15 23
10 Sheffield United FC 15 22
11 Portsmouth FC 15 22
12 Norwich City FC 15 21
13 Blackburn Rovers FC 15 21
14 Cardiff City FC 15 18
15 Wrexham AFC 15 18
16 Millwall FC 15 18
17 Bristol City FC 15 18
18 Bolton Wanderers FC 15 17
19 Charlton Athletic FC 15 17
20 Watford FC 15 15
21 Lincoln City FC 15 15
22 Burnley FC 15 10
23 Derby County FC 15 10
24 Preston North End FC 15 8

Head-to-Head

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Southampton FC 6 games · Avg 2.3 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-12 Southampton FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2026-05-09 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Southampton FC 2026-01-04 Middlesbrough FC 4–0 Southampton FC 2025-09-27 Southampton FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC 2024-03-29 Southampton FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Middlesbrough FC H 2–1 W
09 May Middlesbrough FC A 0–0 D
02 May Preston North End FC A 3–1 W
28 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 2–2 D
25 Apr Manchester City FC A 1–2 L
21 Apr Bristol City FC H 2–2 D
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Southampton FC A 1–2 L
09 May Southampton FC H 0–0 D
02 May Wrexham AFC A 2–2 D
25 Apr Watford FC H 5–1 W
22 Apr Sheffield Wednesday FC H 1–0 W
19 Apr Ipswich Town FC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Southampton FC Middlesbrough FC
#7 Position #2
24 Points 29
15 Played 15
8 / 4 / 3 W / D / L 8 / 5 / 2
29 Scored 30
15 Conceded 19
+14 GD +11
1.60 PPG 1.93
53% Win % 53%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Southampton FC are 7th (24 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 2nd (29 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Southampton FC
Cyle Larin 7 G
Kuryu Matsuki 4 G 1 A
Finn Azaz 3 G 5 A
Leo Scienza 2 G 2 A
Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 13 G
Amario Cozier-Duberry 3 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Southampton FC and Middlesbrough FC is underway.
  • 5' Riley McGree doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kim Hellberg will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 13' A meaty challenge results in booking for Riley McGree on 13.
  • 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 23' Alan Browne is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
  • 28' It’s high time Tonda Eckert made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 37' That looks like a foul for a card for Nathan Wood-Gordon.
  • 38' Poor challenge from Luke Ayling. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 39' Luke Ayling picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adilson Malanda is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
  • 46' What composure from Ross Stewart! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' A moment of madness from Finn Azaz on 56 minutes earns him a card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
  • 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 66' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Flynn Downes is hanging Kuryu Matsuki on the field on 66 minute.
  • 71' Daniel Peretz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 73' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 73 minute. Tommy Conway leaves to be changed by Alan Browne.
  • 78' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a card on 78.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. David Strelec is replaced by Leo Castledine.
  • 84' Ross Stewart makes way for Cyle Larin at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Samuel Edozie. He replaces Leo Scienza on 85 minute.
  • 90' Luke Ayling is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Southampton FC tonight.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Southampton FC take all three points.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tonda Eckert

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kim Hellberg

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riley McGree 2
Adam Armstrong 2
Emmanuel Latte Lath 1
Ross Stewart 1
Shea Charles 1
Jonny Howson 1

Head to Head

2026-05-12 Southampton FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2026-05-09 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Southampton FC 2026-01-04 Middlesbrough FC 4–0 Southampton FC 2025-09-27 Southampton FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC 2024-03-29 Southampton FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC

Southampton FC Form

2026-05-12 Southampton FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC W 2026-05-09 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Southampton FC D 2026-05-02 Preston North End FC 1–3 Southampton FC W 2026-04-28 Southampton FC 2–2 Ipswich Town FC D 2026-04-25 Manchester City FC 2–1 Southampton FC L 2026-04-21 Southampton FC 2–2 Bristol City FC D

Middlesbrough FC Form

2026-05-12 Southampton FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2026-05-09 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Southampton FC D 2026-05-02 Wrexham AFC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC D 2026-04-25 Middlesbrough FC 5–1 Watford FC W 2026-04-22 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2026-04-19 Ipswich Town FC 2–2 Middlesbrough FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 3
1.75 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC47% Draw25% Middlesbrough FC28%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
53%
Southampton FC or Middlesbrough FC
75%

Half-Time Result

Southampton FC33% Draw43% Middlesbrough FC24%

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 20% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 16% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.