Match report

Middlesbrough 0–0 Southampton: Stalemate in Championship Clash

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
0–0
FT
Southampton
Southampton
May 9, 2026

Middlesbrough and Southampton played out a goalless draw in a closely contested Championship game. Despite several chances for both sides, neither team could break through, resulting in a hard-fought stalemate. Southampton's C. Larin and Flynn Downes were both cautioned with yellow cards, and several tactical substitutions were made as both teams sought to gain the upper hand.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Middlesbrough 0–0 Southampton
  • • C. Larin (Southampton) received a yellow card for holding at 55'
  • • Flynn Downes (Southampton) received a yellow card for tripping at 59'
  • • C. Larin was substituted off for R. Stewart at 60'
  • • M. Whittaker and L. Castledine came on for Middlesbrough at 79'

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Solomon Brynn (G)
  • 12 Luke Ayling (D)
  • 6 Dael Fry (D)
  • 29 Adilson Malanda (D)
  • 2 Callum Brittain (M)
  • 18 Aidan Morris (M)
  • 8 Riley McGree (M)
  • 3 Matt Targett (M)
  • 11 Morgan Whittaker (F)
  • 9 Tommy Conway (F)
  • 13 David Strelec (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 Joe Wildsmith
  • 46 Harley Hunt
  • 23 Leo Castledine
  • 22 Samuel Silvera
  • 45 Jeremy Sarmiento
  • 14 Alexander Gilbert
  • 16 Alan Browne
  • 27 Sontje Hansen
  • 44 Cruz Ibeh

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 Daniel Peretz (G)
  • 14 James Bree (D)
  • 6 Taylor Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 Nathan Wood (D)
  • 3 Ryan Manning (D)
  • 20 Caspar Jander (M)
  • 4 Flynn Downes (M)
  • 18 Tom Fellows (M)
  • 10 Finn Azaz (M)
  • 13 Leo Scienza (M)
  • 9 Cyle Larin (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 George Long
  • 34 Welington
  • 17 Joshua Quarshie
  • 27 Kuryu Matsuki
  • 23 Samuel Edozie
  • 24 Shea Charles
  • 48 Cameron Bragg
  • 11 Ross Stewart
  • 19 Cameron Archer

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    55' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Larin

    Holding

  2. Southampton
    59' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Flynn Downes

    Tripping

  3. Southampton
    60' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Larin · On: R. Stewart
  4. Middlesbrough
    68' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. McGree · On: A. Browne
  5. Southampton
    69' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Fellows · On: K. Matsuki
  6. Southampton
    69' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Flynn Downes · On: S. Charles
  7. Middlesbrough
    79' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Whittaker · On: J. Sarmiento
  8. Middlesbrough
    79' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Strelec · On: L. Castledine
  9. Southampton
    86' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Scienza · On: S. Edozie

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Southampton
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 6
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 569 327
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 5 0
xG 1.82 0.53
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0.55 0.55
Accurate Passes 484 257
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton's C. Larin received a yellow card and was substituted off at 60', which altered their attacking dynamics
  • ▸ Middlesbrough brought on M. Whittaker and L. Castledine at 79', which provided a new impetus but couldn't lead to a goal