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Southampton 1–1 Middlesbrough — this Championship match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Southampton and Middlesbrough drew 1–1 at St. Mary's Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 27 September. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Southampton out-shot Middlesbrough 14 to 7 and created the better chances, 0.85 xG to 0.29 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Southampton: Adam Armstrong (61’); Middlesbrough: K. Sène (77’, assisted by Luke Ayling).

Discipline

Farai Hallam, England showed seven yellow cards — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Southampton: Adam Armstrong (54’); Middlesbrough: Alfie Jones (24’), Tommy Conway (50’), David Strelec (51’), Hayden Hackney (87’), Matthew Targett (90’) and S. Nypan (90+3’).

What it changes

Southampton move up from 19th to 18th (seven league matches played). Southampton have scored 82 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Southampton have conceded 56 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Middlesbrough stay first after this result (seven league matches played). Middlesbrough have scored 72 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Middlesbrough have conceded 47 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Southampton are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Middlesbrough have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) 10.4, Shea Charles (Southampton) 7.6 and Adam Armstrong (Southampton) 6.1 led the match.

Next up

Southampton next host Derby on 21 November 2026.

Middlesbrough next host Bristol City on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Southampton: Southampton v Derby, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough v Bristol City, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Southampton 1–1 Middlesbrough · Championship
  • Venue: St. Mary's Stadium · Southampton
  • Referee: Farai Hallam, England
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Southampton 0 · draws 1 · Middlesbrough 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Southampton 1W 2D 2L · Middlesbrough 4W 1D 0L

Southampton 1–1 Middlesbrough (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.13 / 5.25
Corners
against 3.63 / 4.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.5 / 4.5
Shots on target
against 3.25 / 2.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 1.88
Cards
against 2.88 / 2.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.83 yellows
Referee · Farai Hallam, England
18.67 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 23 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 23 September 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSouthampton for / againstLineMiddlesbrough for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
6.13 for · 3.63 against n 8
9.5standard
5.25 for · 4.13 against n 8
Shots
12.38 for · 11.63 against n 8
19.5standard
13.25 for · 11.63 against n 8
Shots on target
3.5 for · 3.25 against n 8
8.5standard
4.5 for · 2.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
14 for · 10.75 against n 8
21.5standard
9.25 for · 12.88 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 2.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 2.5 against n 8

Referee: Farai Hallam, England — 3.83 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 18.67 fouls over 6 matches.

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Southampton

Southampton Goalkeeper

Southampton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Gavin Bazunu690540 min81.3 /9091.5 /9000 /90
Southampton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Gavin Bazunu n 890
1.53/1

Southampton Defensive

Southampton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Ryan Manning970629 min91.3 /9040.6 /9010.1 /90314.4 /9010.1 /9020.3 /90
J. Stephens690540 min71.2 /9050.8 /9050.8 /90223.7 /9020.3 /9020.3 /90
Taylor Harwood-Bellis686513 min50.9 /9030.5 /9010.2 /90244.2 /9091.6 /9040.7 /90
M. Roerslev483330 min51.4 /9010.3 /9000 /90102.7 /9051.4 /9010.3 /90
Shea Charles980721 min192.4 /9091.1 /9050.6 /90526.5 /90192.4 /9020.2 /90
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Southampton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Shea Charles n 878.9
2.78/6
1.76/4
A. Morris
Ryan Manning n 876.4
0.11/0
1.25/3
A. Jones
Ryan Fraser n 874.3
0.21/0
1.15/2
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Cameron Archer n 853.9
2.16/4
1.34/2
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F. Downes n 877.3
2.36/6
1.37/2
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Southampton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Shea Charles n 878.9
2.38/6
Ryan Manning n 876.4
1.35/4
Ryan Fraser n 874.3
0.32/0
Cameron Archer n 853.9
1.33/1
F. Downes n 877.3
1.56/2
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Southampton Attacking

Southampton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Cameron Archer854431 min20.4 /9010.2 /9081.7 /9051 /9061.3 /9061.3 /90
A. Armstrong654321 min10.3 /9000 /90113.1 /9051.4 /9030.8 /9020.6 /90
Ross Stewart432126 min00 /9010.7 /9021.4 /9010.7 /9010.7 /9000 /90
Shea Charles980721 min10.1 /9000 /9081 /9030.4 /9081 /9060.7 /90
Ryan Fraser874594 min10.2 /9020.3 /9040.6 /9030.5 /90111.7 /9040.6 /90
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Southampton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Shea Charles n 878.9
14/3
0.32/0
Ryan Manning n 876.4
0.43/0
0.11/0
Ryan Fraser n 874.3
0.63/1
0.53/0
Cameron Archer n 853.9
1.74/2
13/1
F. Downes n 877.3
0.32/0
00/0
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Southampton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Shea Charles n 878.9
0.11/0
00/0
Ryan Manning n 876.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
Ryan Fraser n 874.3
0.21/0
0.32/0
Cameron Archer n 853.9
0.42/0
0.21/0
F. Downes n 877.3
00/0
00/0
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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough Defensive

Middlesbrough — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Jones n 789.9
0.95/1
0.32/0
Ryan Manning
C. Brittain n 788.7
1.25/3
0.42/1
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L. Ayling n 885
0.86/0
1.56/4
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A. Morris n 881
0.84/1
3.37/7
Shea Charles
H. Hackney n 880.5
1.56/5
1.37/1
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Middlesbrough — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Jones n 789.9
1.96/4
C. Brittain n 788.7
1.95/4
L. Ayling n 885
26/4
A. Morris n 881
2.88/6
H. Hackney n 880.5
1.48/2
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Middlesbrough Attacking

Middlesbrough — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Jones n 789.9
0.42/1
0.32/0
C. Brittain n 788.7
0.43/0
0.32/0
L. Ayling n 885
0.74/1
0.32/0
A. Morris n 881
0.42/1
0.31/1
H. Hackney n 880.5
0.64/0
0.11/0
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Middlesbrough — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 23 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Jones n 789.9
0.11/0
00/0
C. Brittain n 788.7
00/0
00/0
L. Ayling n 885
00/0
0.11/0
A. Morris n 881
00/0
0.11/0
H. Hackney n 880.5
0.11/0
0.32/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
SouthamptonMiddlesbrough
55%Possession45%
0.85Expected goals (xG)0.29
14Shots7
2Shots on target1
6Shots off target3
6Blocked shots3
6Shots inside the box5
6Corners3
1Offsides2
11Fouls17
1Yellow cards6
0Red cards0
0Saves1
509Passes411
87%Pass accuracy86%

Southampton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. McCarthy9000000006.5
R. Edwards9000000007.2
Nathan Wood9000000307.2
Joshua Quarshie9000100406.7
Caspar Jander9000000207.3
Shea Charles9000000507.5
A. Armstrong90103213Y7.2
Ryan Manning8600103006.2
Ross Stewart8600001306.3
Tom Fellows7100003207.5
Finn Azaz6400300206.9
Leo Scienza sub2600000106.7
Ryan Fraser sub1900000006.3
Elias Jelert sub800000006.7
Jay Robinson sub800000006.3

Middlesbrough Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Brynn9000000006.2
L. Ayling9001001608.3
G. Edmundson9000000207.2
A. Jones90000000Y6.5
H. Hackney90000002Y6
M. Targett90001001Y6.7
A. Morris7200000507.2
T. Conway72002001Y6.2
D. Strelec72000010Y6.2
C. Brittain6300001006.5
M. Whittaker6200001106.3
S. Nypan sub28000000Y6.5
A. Browne sub2700000107
S. Hansen sub1800000006.5
D. Burgzorg sub1800000006.3
K. Sène sub1810110007.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Southampton v Middlesbrough — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
SouthamptonWDDLL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
MiddlesbroughWWWDW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Southampton 0 · 1 draw · Middlesbrough 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2024-03-29 Southampton 1–1 Middlesbrough
  • 2023-09-23 Middlesbrough 2–1 Southampton
League standing · 2025/26
Southampton#4 pos80 pts46 pl+26 GD
Middlesbrough#5 pos80 pts46 pl+25 GD
Goals per game
Southampton scored1.78
Middlesbrough scored1.57
Southampton conceded1.22
Middlesbrough conceded1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and Middlesbrough?
In their last 2 meetings, Southampton won 0, Middlesbrough won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Southampton and Middlesbrough?
Recent form — Southampton 1W 2D 2L; Middlesbrough 4W 1D 0L.

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