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Middlesbrough most-used starting XI51 MATCHES
Middlesbrough's most-used starting XI last season, across 51 official matches, was Brynn in goal, a back four of Brittain, Targett, Ayling and Malanda, and Conway, Whittaker and Strelec further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKBrynn
- DEFBrittain
- DEFTargett
- DEFAyling
- DEFMalanda
- MIDMorris
- MIDHackney
- MIDBrowne
- FWDConway
- FWDWhittaker
- FWDStrelec
Team news
- No longer available: Hackney and Browne.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-2-2 in 9 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 30% of matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Middlesbrough last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
4-2-2-2 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Last Season's Most Common Middlesbrough XI
Based on 51 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
- FWDConway4/4 penalties scored
Middlesbrough fixtures
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- Who started Middlesbrough's last match?
- Middlesbrough's starting XI on 23 May 2026 in the Championship (3-4-2-1): S. Brynn, L. Ayling, D. Fry, A. Malanda, C. Brittain, A. Browne, A. Morris, M. Targett, M. Whittaker, R. McGree, D. Strelec.
- What was Middlesbrough's last result?
- Middlesbrough lost to Hull City 0–1 on 23 May 2026.
- When did Middlesbrough last win?
- Middlesbrough last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating Watford 5–1.
- Who takes penalties for Middlesbrough?
- T. Conway has taken the most penalties for Middlesbrough in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.
- Who has made the most starts for Middlesbrough in the 2025-26 season?
- S. Brynn leads with 50 starts for Middlesbrough across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Middlesbrough use most often?
- Middlesbrough have used a 3-4-2-1 in 15 of their 51 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Middlesbrough goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- S. Brynn has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Middlesbrough in the 2025-26 season, starting 50 matches.
- Which Middlesbrough defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- C. Brittain has made the most starts as defender for Middlesbrough in the 2025-26 season, starting 45 matches.
- Which Middlesbrough midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- A. Morris has made the most starts as midfielder for Middlesbrough in the 2025-26 season, starting 41 matches.
- Which Middlesbrough forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- T. Conway has made the most starts as forward for Middlesbrough in the 2025-26 season, starting 47 matches.