Match report
Charlton Defeats Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship Clash
Middlesbrough
0–1
FT
Charlton
Mar 11, 2026
Charlton stunned Middlesbrough with a 1-0 victory in a crucial Championship match on Saturday. The game saw Charlton take the lead in the 59th minute through Coady, who capitalized on a well-orchestrated move from Clarke. Despite Middlesbrough's efforts to equalize, Charlton held firm to secure the three points.
Key Facts
- • Charlton: 1 Goal - Coady (59')
- • Middlesbrough: No goals
- • Two Charlton players received yellow cards: Chambers (39') and Gillesphey (45')
- • Substitutions: Charlton made multiple substitutions including Gough, Kelman, and Leaburn
- • Final score: Middlesbrough 0–1 Charlton
Lineups
Middlesbrough
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 31 S. Brynn (G)
- 2 C. Brittain (D)
- 12 L. Ayling (D)
- 29 A. Malanda (D)
- 3 M. Targett (D)
- 18 A. Morris (M)
- 7 H. Hackney (M)
- 11 M. Whittaker (M)
- 8 R. McGree (M)
- 13 D. Strelec (F)
- 9 T. Conway (F)
Substitutes
- 32 J. Wildsmith
- 16 A. Browne
- 25 G. Edmundson
- 45 J. Sarmiento
- 15 F. Munroe
- 27 S. Hansen
- 14 A. Gilbert
- 20 M. K. Sene
- 23 L. Castledine
Charlton
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 25 W. Mannion (G)
- 36 K. Gough (D)
- 15 C. Coady (D)
- 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
- 44 H. Clarke (M)
- 6 C. Coventry (M)
- 10 G. Docherty (M)
- 19 L. Chambers (M)
- 14 S. Carey (F)
- 11 M. Leaburn (F)
- 23 C. Kelman (F)
Substitutes
- 21 T. Brooks
- 5 L. Jones
- 17 A. Bell
- 99 L. Dykes
- 2 K. Ramsay
- 77 J. Fevrier
- 7 T. Campbell
- 37 I. Fullah
- 26 J. Rankin-Costello
Timeline
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39' Charlton Card · Yellow CardL. ChambersFoul
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45' Charlton Card · Yellow CardM. GillespheyFoul
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58' Charlton subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Gough · On: Kayne Ramsay -
58' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Strelec · On: L. Castledine -
59' Charlton subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Kelman · On: L. Dykes -
59' Charlton subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Leaburn · On: T. Campbell -
59' Charlton Goal · Normal GoalC. Coady · Assist: H. Clarke -
65' Charlton subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Gillesphey · On: Amari'i Bell -
74' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3Off: R. McGree · On: M. K. Sene -
89' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4Off: Matt Targett · On: S. Hansen -
89' Charlton subst · Substitution 5Off: Greg Docherty · On: Lloyd Jones
Match Stats
| Stat | Middlesbrough | Charlton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 68% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 34 | 5 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 760 | 222 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 16 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | 2.30 | 0.73 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 1 |
| Possession | 78% | 22% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 681 | 152 |
| Shots Inside Box | 24 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game remained goalless until the 59th minute when Charlton's Coady scored the only goal of the match, giving Charlton the lead.
- ▸ Charlton's early yellow cards to Chambers and Gillesphey did not affect their defensive solidity as they managed to keep Middlesbrough at bay.