Championship 2025/26 · Regular Season - 26

Middlesbrough vs Southampton, 04 January 2026: result and statistics

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Middlesbrough

4 : 0 04 January 2026
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Southampton

Championship standings
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
5 Middlesbrough 49 73 50 81
3 Southampton 48 84 57 84

Pre-match statistics

Form over the last five matches: Middlesbrough — Southampton

Middlesbrough

1 wins, 1 draws, 3 losses in the last 5 matches

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Middlesbrough — all matches

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Middlesbrough

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Middlesbrough — at home

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Middlesbrough
Southampton

0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches

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Southampton — all matches

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Southampton

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Southampton — away

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Southampton

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Head-to-head: Middlesbrough and Southampton

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
27.09.2025 Championship Southampton Middlesbrough 1:1
23.09.2023 Championship Middlesbrough Southampton 2:1

Match timeline

Match events: Middlesbrough — Southampton

First half 0 - 0
A. Browne Replaced: A. Bangura
Second half 4 - 0
1 - 0
M. Whittaker Assist: M. Targett
C. Bragg Replaced: C. Jander
2 - 0
S. Silvera Assist: L. Ayling
Ryan Manning Foul
3 - 0
M. Whittaker
Taylor Harwood-Bellis Foul
Welington Replaced: R. Manning
E. Jelert Replaced: T. Fellows
C. Archer Replaced: A. Armstrong
4 - 0
A. Browne
Joshua Quarshie Foul
A. Gilbert Replaced: D. Burgzorg
R. Stewart Replaced: J. Quarshie
M. Hamilton Replaced: H. Hackney
S. Nypan Replaced: M. Whittaker
Middlesbrough Metric Southampton
4 Goals
2.27 Expected goals (xG) 1.12
22 Shots 16
5 Shots on target 5
9 Shots off target 7
8 Blocked shots 4
14 Shots inside the box 11
8 Shots outside the box 5
11 Corners 5
7 Fouls 12
1 Offsides 1
56 % Ball possession, % 44 %
4 Goalkeeper saves 1
484 Total passes 384
417 Accurate passes 314
86 % Pass accuracy, % 82 %
Yellow cards 3
Referee: Oliver Langford, England

Player statistics

Player ratings: Middlesbrough — Southampton

Middlesbrough Rating
11
Morgan Whittaker M · 89 min · goals: 2
9.2
29
Adilson Malanda D · 90 min
8.7
3
Matt Targett D · 90 min · assists: 1
8.5
22
Samuel Silvera M · 90 min · goals: 1
8.0
12
Luke Ayling D · 90 min · assists: 1
7.9
18
Aidan Morris M · 90 min
7.6
16
Alan Browne M · 84 min · goals: 1
7.6
7
Hayden Hackney M · 89 min
6.7
10
Delano Burgzorg M · 82 min
6.7
31
Solomon Brynn G · 90 min
6.6
9
Tommy Conway F · 90 min
6.3
14
Alexander Gilbert F · 8 min
6.3
24
Alex Bangura D · 6 min
17
Micah Hamilton F · 1 min
19
Sverre Nypan M · 1 min
33
Jon McLaughlin G
6
Dael Fry D
40
George McCormick D
42
Abdoulaye Kanté M
27
Sontje Hansen F
Southampton Rating
10
Finn Azaz F · 90 min
7.2
15
Nathan Wood D · 90 min
6.9
4
Flynn Downes M · 90 min
6.7
13
Leo Scienza F · 90 min
6.7
3
Ryan Manning M · 74 min
6.6
48
Cameron Bragg M · 29 min
6.6
6
Taylor Harwood-Bellis D · 90 min
6.5
20
Caspar Jander M · 61 min
6.5
19
Cameron Archer F · 16 min
6.5
11
Ross Stewart F · 10 min
6.5
9
Adam Armstrong F · 74 min
6.3
38
Elias Jelert D · 16 min
6.3
18
Tom Fellows M · 74 min
6.2
34
Welington D · 16 min
6.2
17
Joshua Quarshie D · 85 min
5.9
31
Gavin Bazunu G · 90 min
5.2
1
Alex McCarthy G
5
Jack Stephens D
27
Kuryu Matsuki M
46
Jay Robinson F

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Match information

Match information: Middlesbrough — Southampton

Kick-off04 January 2026, 17:00
CompetitionChampionship
Season2025/26
Round / stageRegular Season - 26
VenueRiverside Stadium
CityMiddlesbrough
RefereeOliver Langford, England

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Middlesbrough — Southampton

01 What time does Middlesbrough vs Southampton kick off?

Middlesbrough vs Southampton (Championship) kicks off 04 January 2026, 17:00.

02 Where is Middlesbrough vs Southampton being played?

The match is played at Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough).

03 Who is the referee for Middlesbrough vs Southampton?

The referee for Middlesbrough vs Southampton is Oliver Langford, England.

04 What is the recent form of Middlesbrough and Southampton?

Middlesbrough: 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 3–5. Southampton: 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 4–6.

05 How many times have Middlesbrough and Southampton played each other?

Our database has 2 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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