Middlesbrough and Southampton square off at Riverside Stadium at 4:00 PM Jan 4, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Championship.

Middlesbrough have shown glimpses of consistency, picking up 2 wins recently. Southampton have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Southampton lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Middlesbrough's 3. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.

With so much at stake in the Championship, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.