Match report

Middlesbrough Defeats Southampton 4-0 in Championship Clash

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
4–0
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Jan 4, 2026

Middlesbrough delivered a stunning performance, defeating visiting Southampton by four goals to none. The Cherries struggled to contain the Boro's attacking prowess, with M. Whittaker scoring twice and Samuel Silvera adding another before A. Browne sealed the victory late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Middlesbrough 4-0 Southampton
  • • Goals: M. Whittaker (54', 66'), Samuel Silvera (61'), A. Browne (76')
  • • Southampton received three yellow cards, including two players with multiple substitutions in the second half
  • • Matt Targett assisted M. Whittaker's first goal

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Brynn (G)
  • 12 L. Ayling (D)
  • 29 A. Malanda (D)
  • 3 M. Targett (D)
  • 24 A. Bangura (D)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 18 A. Morris (M)
  • 22 S. Silvera (M)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (M)
  • 10 D. Burgzorg (M)
  • 9 T. Conway (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 6 D. Fry
  • 14 A. Gilbert
  • 16 A. Browne
  • 17 M. Hamilton
  • 19 S. Nypan
  • 27 S. Hansen
  • 40 G. McCormick
  • 42 A. Kante

Southampton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 17 J. Quarshie (D)
  • 18 T. Fellows (M)
  • 4 F. Downes (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 3 R. Manning (M)
  • 10 F. Azaz (F)
  • 13 L. Scienza (F)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 5 J. Stephens
  • 34 Welington
  • 38 E. Jelert
  • 48 C. Bragg
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 46 J. Robinson
  • 19 C. Archer
  • 11 R. Stewart

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    6' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bangura · On: A. Browne
  2. Middlesbrough
    54' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Whittaker · Assist: Matt Targett
  3. Southampton
    61' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Jander · On: C. Bragg
  4. Middlesbrough
    61' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    Samuel Silvera · Assist: Luke Ayling
  5. Southampton
    64' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    R. Manning

    Foul

  6. Middlesbrough
    66' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Whittaker
  7. Southampton
    68' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Harwood-Bellis

    Foul

  8. Southampton
    74' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Manning · On: Welington
  9. Southampton
    74' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Fellows · On: E. Jelert
  10. Southampton
    74' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Armstrong · On: C. Archer
  11. Middlesbrough
    76' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Browne
  12. Southampton
    81' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Joshua Quarshie

    Foul

  13. Middlesbrough
    82' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Burgzorg · On: A. Gilbert
  14. Southampton
    85' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joshua Quarshie · On: R. Stewart
  15. Middlesbrough
    90' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Hackney · On: M. Hamilton
  16. Middlesbrough
    90' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Whittaker · On: S. Nypan

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Southampton
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 16
Corners 11 5
Total Passes 484 384
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 2.27 1.12
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 417 314
Shots Inside Box 14 11
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Middlesbrough took an early lead when M. Whittaker scored after a precise assist from Matt Targett at the 54th minute, breaking Southampton's resistance.
  • ▸ Southampton struggled further with two yellow cards and multiple substitutions in quick succession around the 60-minute mark, losing control of the game.