Middlesbrough vs Southampton May 09 2026 11:30 UTC

**Middlesbrough vs. Southampton: A Dominant Riverside Clash, Yet Goalless** Middlesbrough, England – The Riverside Stadium hosted a tense Championship 2025 semi-final encounter on May 9, 2026, officiated by English referee Farai Hallam. The match saw Middlesbrough exert overwhelming control over Southampton, though they failed to convert their dominance into goals. The home side, Middlesbrough, showcased clear superiority on the pitch, maintaining an impressive 64% of ball possession. Their offensive efforts were relentless, tallying 21 shots in total, with 5 on target and 10 off target.

They generated 11 corners and committed only 6 fouls, ending the match without any cards. Conversely, Southampton endured a challenging afternoon. With only 36% possession and a mere 6 shots, none of which troubled the goalkeeper, their attack was largely absent. Furthermore, the visiting team faced disciplinary issues, accumulating 12 fouls and two yellow cards.

C. Larin was booked in the 55th minute, followed by F. Downes in the 59th minute, both from Southampton. The match concluded without any red cards for either side, but with a stark difference in control of play.