Championship 2025/26 · Regular Season - 28

Stoke City vs Middlesbrough, 21 January 2026: result and statistics

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Stoke City

1 : 2 21 January 2026
Middlesbrough crest

Middlesbrough

Championship standings
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
17 Stoke City 46 51 56 55
5 Middlesbrough 49 73 50 81

Pre-match statistics

Form over the last five matches: Stoke City — Middlesbrough

Stoke City

2 wins, 2 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches

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Stoke City — all matches

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Stoke City

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Stoke City — at home

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Stoke City
Middlesbrough

2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches

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Middlesbrough — all matches

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Middlesbrough

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Middlesbrough — away

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Middlesbrough

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Head-to-head: Stoke City and Middlesbrough

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
30.09.2025 Championship Middlesbrough Stoke City 0:0
25.02.2025 Championship Stoke City Middlesbrough 1:3
28.09.2024 Championship Middlesbrough Stoke City 2:0

Match timeline

Match events: Stoke City — Middlesbrough

First half 1 - 0
1 - 0
T. Rigo Assist: L. Cisse
Bosun Lawal Foul
Second half 1 - 2
D. Burgzorg Replaced: A. Gilbert
L. Castledine Replaced: S. Silvera
1 - 1
A. Browne Assist: M. Whittaker
Luke Ayling Foul
1 - 2
T. Conway Assist: A. Browne
Ben Pearson Foul
T. Seko Replaced: M. Manhoef
E. Bocat Replaced: B. Pearson
Bosun Lawal Foul
Bosun Lawal Foul
S. Nypan Replaced: M. Whittaker
D. Fry Replaced: T. Conway
Stoke City Metric Middlesbrough
1 Goals 2
0.81 Expected goals (xG) 1.22
1 Shots 16
4 Shots on target 7
4 Shots off target 4
2 Blocked shots 5
7 Shots inside the box 8
3 Shots outside the box 8
5 Corners 4
11 Fouls 1
2 Offsides 4
40 % Ball possession, % 60 %
5 Goalkeeper saves 3
332 Total passes 497
256 Accurate passes 416
77 % Pass accuracy, % 84 %
3 Yellow cards 1
1 Red cards
Referee: Adam Herczeg, England

Player statistics

Player ratings: Stoke City — Middlesbrough

Stoke City Rating
19
Tomáš Rigo M · 90 min · goals: 1
8.0
29
Lamine Cissé F · 90 min · assists: 1
7.3
17
Eric Bocat D · 15 min
7.0
40
Maksym Talovierov D · 90 min
6.9
26
Ashley Phillips D · 90 min
6.7
25
Tommy Simkin G · 90 min
6.7
4
Ben Pearson M · 75 min
6.7
12
Tatsuki Seko M · 23 min
6.6
10
Jun-Ho Bae M · 90 min
6.5
42
Million Manhoef M · 67 min
6.5
16
Ben Wilmot D · 90 min
6.2
18
Bosun Lawal D · 77 min
6.0
7
Sorba Thomas M · 90 min
5.9
34
Frank Fielding G
41
Jaden Dixon D
3
Aaron Cresswell D
47
Jake Griffin D
55
Ruben Curley M
15
Steven​ N'Zonzi M
56
Favour Fawunmi F
Middlesbrough Rating
16
Alan Browne D · 90 min · goals: 1 · assists: 1
8.3
9
Tommy Conway F · 89 min · goals: 1
7.9
7
Hayden Hackney M · 90 min
7.3
18
Aidan Morris M · 90 min
6.9
11
Morgan Whittaker M · 79 min · assists: 1
6.9
19
Sverre Nypan M · 11 min
6.6
29
Adilson Malanda D · 90 min
6.3
12
Luke Ayling D · 90 min
6.3
23
Leo Castledine M · 45 min
6.3
14
Alexander Gilbert M · 45 min
6.3
3
Matt Targett D · 90 min
6.2
31
Solomon Brynn G · 90 min
6.2
22
Samuel Silvera M · 45 min
6.2
10
Delano Burgzorg F · 45 min
6.2
6
Dael Fry D · 1 min
33
Jon McLaughlin G
15
Finley Munroe D
27
Sontje Hansen F
28
Law McCabe M
44
Cruz Ibeh F

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Match information

Match information: Stoke City — Middlesbrough

Kick-off21 January 2026, 22:00
CompetitionChampionship
Season2025/26
Round / stageRegular Season - 28
VenueBet365 Stadium
CityStoke on Trent
RefereeAdam Herczeg, England

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Stoke City — Middlesbrough

01 What time does Stoke City vs Middlesbrough kick off?

Stoke City vs Middlesbrough (Championship) kicks off 21 January 2026, 22:00.

02 Where is Stoke City vs Middlesbrough being played?

The match is played at Bet365 Stadium (Stoke on Trent).

03 Who is the referee for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough?

The referee for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough is Adam Herczeg, England.

04 What is the recent form of Stoke City and Middlesbrough?

Stoke City: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 4–2. Middlesbrough: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 7–4.

05 How many times have Stoke City and Middlesbrough played each other?

Our database has 3 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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