Middlesbrough 4-0 Southampton final score - 4 January 2026, Championship

Oliver Langford awards the away team a throw-in.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Southampton's Leo Scienza gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Ball safe as Southampton is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Goal kick for Southampton at Riverside.

Middlesbrough are coming forward and Micah Hamilton gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Sverre Nypan is replacing Morgan Whittaker for the home team.

The home team replace Hayden Hackney with Micah Hamilton.

Middlesbrough awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ross Stewart is replacing Joshua Quarshie for Southampton at Riverside.

Throw-in Southampton.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Middlesbrough.

Southampton's Leo Scienza breaks free at Riverside. But the strike goes wide of the post.

In Middlesbrough a free kick has been awarded the away team.

The home team replace Delano Burgzorg with Alexander Gilbert.

Joshua Quarshie (Southampton) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Leo Scienza of Southampton smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

Corner awarded to Southampton.

Great finish from Alan Browne to give Middlesbrough a 4-0 lead.

Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney is on target but unsuccessful.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

Cameron Archer is replacing Adam Armstrong for the away team.

The away team have replaced Ryan Manning with Welington. This is the third substitution made today by Tonda Eckert.

Elias Jelert Kristensen is on a sub for Tom Fellows for Southampton.

In Middlesbrough a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Oliver Langford awards the home team a throw-in.

Southampton awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in the half of Southampton.

Ball goes out of play for a Southampton goal kick.

Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) has received a first yellow card.

Cameron Bragg (Southampton) gets a yellow card.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Goal! Morgan Whittaker extends Middlesbrough's lead to 3-0. That's a fine assist from Aidan Morris.

Southampton needs to be cautious. Middlesbrough have an attacking throw-in.

Southampton have a goal kick.

At Riverside, Ryan Manning has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Oliver Langford signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's now 2-0 in Middlesbrough as Sam Silvera scores for Middlesbrough. Great play from Luke Ayling to set up the goal.

Southampton make their first substitution with Cameron Bragg replacing Caspar Jander.

Oliver Langford signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Oliver Langford signals a free kick to Southampton.

Southampton awarded a free kick in their own half.

Oliver Langford awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

Southampton have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Southampton get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

Southampton advance rapidly upfield but Oliver Langford blows for offside.

Morgan Whittaker puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0. Matt Targett instrumental with a fine assist.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

Goal kick for Southampton at Riverside.

Luke Ayling for Middlesbrough gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Southampton have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Middlesbrough.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at Riverside.

Throw-in high up the field for Southampton in Middlesbrough.

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Southampton territory.

Oliver Langford awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

Tom Fellows of Southampton gets in a strike, but is off target.

Oliver Langford signals a free kick to Southampton in their own half.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in the half of Southampton.

Throw-in for Southampton at Riverside.

Ball goes out of play for a Southampton goal kick.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

In Middlesbrough Middlesbrough attack through Morgan Whittaker. The finish is off target, however.

Oliver Langford signals a throw-in for Middlesbrough, close to Southampton's area.

Corner awarded to Southampton.

Southampton drives forward and Tom Fellows gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

In Middlesbrough Southampton drive forward through Finn Azaz. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Corner awarded to Southampton.

Free kick for Southampton in their own half.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

Oliver Langford signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Southampton's half.

Southampton awarded a free kick in their own half.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Southampton are coming forward and Finn Azaz gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Oliver Langford signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Throw-in for Southampton in their own half.

Free kick Middlesbrough.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough's Morgan Whittaker breaks free at Riverside. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough close to the penalty box.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

Southampton needs to be cautious. Middlesbrough have an attacking throw-in.

Middlesbrough are caught offside.

Free kick for Southampton in their own half.

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Southampton's half?

Oliver Langford awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Southampton goal kick.

Hayden Hackney for Middlesbrough gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Free kick in a good position for Middlesbrough!

Oliver Langford signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Southampton's half.

Can Middlesbrough capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Southampton's half?

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Southampton to take a throw-in in Middlesbrough territory.

Joshua Quarshie is back on the pitch.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Joshua Quarshie for Southampton who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Oliver Langford awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

In Middlesbrough Southampton attack through Adam Armstrong. The finish is off target, however.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Southampton awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Southampton at Riverside.

Middlesbrough's Sam Silvera gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Alex Bangura is back on his feet again.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Kim Hellberg (Middlesbrough) is making a first substitution, with Alan Browne replacing Alex Bangura.

Southampton have been awarded a corner by Oliver Langford.

Alex Bangura is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Throw-in for Southampton in the half of Middlesbrough.

Ball safe as Middlesbrough is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Middlesbrough FC have not managed to score in their last 3 matches.

Luke David Ayling has more yellow cards (5) than any other player at Middlesbrough FC. Flynn Downes has collected 7 for Southampton FC.

Southampton FC haven't won in their last 4 games.

Middlesbrough FC scores 1.2 goals when playing at home and Southampton FC scores 1.36 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Championship.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Middlesbrough FC and Southampton FC is 0.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Middlesbrough FC and Southampton FC is 2.2.

Middlesbrough FC scores 1 goals in a match against Southampton FC and Southampton FC scores 1.2 goals against Middlesbrough FC (on average).

Southampton FC have won just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Middlesbrough FC.

Middlesbrough FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Southampton FC.

In the last 5 meetings Middlesbrough FC won 1, Southampton FC won 2, 2 draws.

Southampton FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Middlesbrough FC (in all competitions).

Middlesbrough FC has streak of 3 matches with 0 scored goals.

Middlesbrough FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Southampton FC's.

In Championship, Middlesbrough FC has better performance than Southampton FC.

When Southampton FC is down 1-0 away, they win 13% of their matches.

When Middlesbrough FC is down 0-1 home, they win 22% of their matches.

When Southampton FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 38% of their matches.

When Middlesbrough FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 76% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

Middlesbrough FC wins 30% of halftimes, Southampton FC wins 28%.

Middlesbrough FC wins 1st half in 30% of their matches, Southampton FC in 28% of their matches.

Southampton FC have scored at least one goal for 11 consecutive matches.

Southampton FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

A year ago, Middlesbrough FC were number 7 in the table with 36 points. Now they are number 2 with 43 points.

Morgan Reece Whittaker is Middlesbrough FC's top scorer with 8 goals. Adam James Armstrong has scored 11 times for Southampton FC.

Middlesbrough FC's home record this season: 7-3-1.

Southampton FC haven't scored in 0 of their 13 away matches in Championship this season.

Middlesbrough FC haven't scored in 3 of their 12 home matches in Championship this season.

Southampton FC have lost 3 away matches in a row.

Did you know that Southampton FC scores 32% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

Did you know that Middlesbrough FC scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 31-45? This is the highest percentage in the league.

In Championship, Southampton FC have lost their last 3 away matches.

During the last 25 meetings, Middlesbrough FC have won 7 times, there have been 9 draws while Southampton FC have won 9 times. The goal difference is 37-32 in favour of Southampton FC.

During the last 12 meetings with Middlesbrough FC playing at home, Middlesbrough FC have won 5 times, there have been 2 draws while Southampton FC have won 5 times. The goal difference is 18-17 in favour of Middlesbrough FC.

The most common result of matches between Middlesbrough FC and Southampton FC is 1-1. 4 matches have ended with this result.