Tag: Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough 4-1 Watford: Boro thump Hornets to stay in hunt for top-two finish
27 April 2026 Off

Middlesbrough 4-1 Watford: Boro thump Hornets to stay in hunt for top-two finish

By Total Football News

With half an eye on the play-offs if they fail to claim second spot, Hellberg rested four of his regulars, including Scotland forward Conway.

Whittaker’s superb curling free-kick from close to 30 yards out put Boro in front after six minutes, although they were fortunate to retain that lead as Luca Kjerrumgaard spurned two chances to score an equaliser, including one effort that was fingertipped on to the post by

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Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheff Wed: Morgan Whittaker winner keeps Boro’s automatic promotion hopes alive
24 April 2026 Off

Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheff Wed: Morgan Whittaker winner keeps Boro’s automatic promotion hopes alive

By Total Football News

Whittaker’s return to the side was keenly felt and he warmed the palms of Cooper shortly after breaking the deadlock. Matt Targett and Tommy Conway then combined down the left to create a chance for David Strelec as Boro searched for a decisive second goal.

Wednesday were unbeaten in their previous three outings, having held Leicester City, champions Coventry City and Charlton Athletic, but they offered little threat in the

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Kieran McKenna: Ipswich Town boss satisfied with point against Middlesbrough
20 April 2026 Off

Kieran McKenna: Ipswich Town boss satisfied with point against Middlesbrough

By Total Football News

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna believes his side deserved a penalty in the final moments of a turbulent 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough, which sees the Tractor Boys back up to second in the Championship.

“Bit surprised about how many questions I’ve had about [the penalty],” McKenna told BBC Radio Suffolk.

“To me, the ball’s going across the face of goal and [Adilson] Malanda pulls George Hirst back as he’s running

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Middlesbrough: Your views on Boro’s promotion chances after Ipswich
20 April 2026 Off

Middlesbrough: Your views on Boro’s promotion chances after Ipswich

By Total Football News

In the wake of Sunday’s frustrating late draw at Ipswich, we asked whether Boro fans thought their hopes of automatic promotion were over, and even if a play-off spot might be in doubt with three games remaining.

Here are some of your responses:

Barry: It was over after the Portsmouth game. It wasn’t lost or finalised after Ipswich, I’d say the Charlton loss (on 11 March) was the turning

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Middlesbrough: Kim Hellberg says its his job to end slump
14 April 2026 Off

Middlesbrough: Kim Hellberg says its his job to end slump

By Total Football News

Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg admits it is down to him to stop their tailspin down the Championship.

Boro have won just two of their last 11 games and are enduring a six-match winless streak, their worst run of the season.

From fighting for the title with Coventry two months ago, they look set to miss out on automatic promotion and Hellberg says it his job to end their slump.

The

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Swansea City 2-2 Middlesbrough: Boro miss chance to reclaim top-two spot
8 April 2026 Off

Swansea City 2-2 Middlesbrough: Boro miss chance to reclaim top-two spot

By Total Football News

Swansea head coach Vitor Matos:

“We needed to control the game without the ball, getting compact, getting the right timings, the right positions, the right organisation.

“We knew Middlesbrough is a really good team with the ball, with a lot of individual technique in all positions, which can hurt you.

“With two games [over Easter] and all the internationals arriving last Thursday, you need first to be organised and compact

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Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Middlesbrough: Boro held by relegation-threatened Rovers
21 March 2026 Off

Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Middlesbrough: Boro held by relegation-threatened Rovers

By Total Football News

The first half saw Boro dominate possession and Toth bookended it with fine saves from Luke Ayling and Strelec.

In between, United States midfielder Aidan Morris wasted the best chance of the lot as he fired into the side netting after being picked out in space inside the area, while Tommy Conway and Alan Browne were also guilty of not making the most of fine situations.

And there was a

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Middlesbrough 1-1 Bristol City: Robins snatch late draw
16 March 2026 Off

Middlesbrough 1-1 Bristol City: Robins snatch late draw

By Total Football News

This could potentially prove to be a damaging day for Middlesbrough’s automatic promotion bid.

Not only could they now slip out of the top two if Millwall win their game in hand, but influential skipper Hackney had to be substituted after pulling up shortly after setting up Castledine’s goal.

Hellberg’s men have now taken just three points from home games against Oxford United, Leicester, Charlton and Bristol City, as anxiety

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Charlton: Boro’s promotion hopes hit by home defeat
12 March 2026 Off

Middlesbrough 0-1 Charlton: Boro’s promotion hopes hit by home defeat

By Total Football News

Middlesbrough’s promotion hopes were dealt a painful blow as Conor Coady gave Charlton a surprise win at the Riverside Stadium.

Boro were hoping to keep up the pressure on Championship leaders Coventry with victory but instead dropped precious points in their pursuit of a place in the Premier League.

Coady’s second-half winner leaves Boro eight points behind the Sky Blues, and more importantly just one ahead of a charging Millwall

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Kim Hellberg wants Middlesbrough to be more clinical at home
10 March 2026 Off

Kim Hellberg wants Middlesbrough to be more clinical at home

By Total Football News

However, in a similar situation last month, Boro only managed draws from games at home to struggling pair Oxford United and Leicester City.

But Hellberg is remaining calm. Boro averaged 67.2% possession in those matches and had 41 shots but only managed one goal, so the Swede just wants his side to be a bit more clinical.

Boro rank joint-10th in the Championship in terms of goals scored at home

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