Match Info

Competition: Championship

Date: May 12, 2026

Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 02:45 Beijing Time (next day)

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

Southampton Preview

Southampton enter this critical Championship clash knowing automatic promotion remains within touching distance, with Saints continuing to rely on technical control, attacking depth, and strong home performances to sustain momentum in the closing stages of the campaign, although pressure levels continue rising as the season approaches its conclusion.

Middlesbrough Preview

Middlesbrough arrive still fighting to strengthen their playoff position and carrying enough attacking quality to challenge any side in the division, though inconsistency away from home has occasionally damaged their progress, particularly in matches where defensive concentration becomes crucial against possession-dominant opponents.

Probable Lineups

Southampton (4-3-3)

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Downes, Smallbone, Aribo; Fraser, Adams, Armstrong

Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1)

Dieng; Smith, Fry, Clarke, Engel; Hackney, Howson; Jones, Azaz, McGree; Latte Lath

We Say

This fixture carries enormous significance for both clubs, with Southampton attempting to maintain promotion momentum while Middlesbrough chase playoff stability, and although Boro possess enough attacking quality to create problems, Southampton’s stronger home form, midfield control, and ability to dictate tempo may provide them with the clearer pathway to securing another potentially season-defining result in front of an intense St Mary’s atmosphere.

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