Middlesbrough lineup @ Bolton
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Middlesbrough's expected lineup at Bolton, Fri 23 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 14 matches): Vítek (11); Malanda (12), Ayling (11), Phillips (6); Brittain (13), Morris (11), Borges (11), Berhalter (10), McGree (8); Lankshear (11), Cozier-Duberry (7). Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Cardiff match on 17 Oct.
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Next presser expected before Bolton, Fri 23 Oct.
Latest Middlesbrough moves
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- TRANSFERForss leaves for Neftchi12 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERGilbert leaves for Leyton Orient2 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERWhittaker leaves for Colorado Rapids1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERBarron joins on loan from Rangers31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERCozier-Duberry joins on loan from Brighton31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERCartwright goes out on loan to Grimsby31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERKanté leaves for Al-Ettifaq29 Aug · Transfer
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Middlesbrough predicted lineup vs Bolton
MOST USED XIMiddlesbrough's expected lineup away at Bolton in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 14 official matches: Vítek in goal, a back three of Malanda, Ayling and Phillips, and Lankshear and Cozier-Duberry further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
- Based on starts across 14 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Middlesbrough, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Middlesbrough are 3rd in the CHA on 22 points from 11 games. They have W2 D3 L0 in their last five.
4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
Most Common Middlesbrough Starting XI
Based on 14 official matches this season
- VítekGK · 11 starts
- MalandaDEF · 12 starts
- AylingDEF · 11 starts
- PhillipsDEF · 6 starts
- BrittainMID · 13 starts
- MorrisMID · 11 starts
- BorgesMID · 11 starts
- BerhalterMID · 10 starts
- McGreeMID · 8 starts
- LankshearFWD · 11 starts
- Cozier-DuberryFWD · 7 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDConway4/4 penalties scored
Middlesbrough fixtures
Middlesbrough @ Bolton
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Middlesbrough
- What is Middlesbrough's expected lineup?
- Middlesbrough's expected lineup away at Bolton in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 14 official matches: Vítek in goal, a back three of Malanda, Ayling and Phillips, and Lankshear and Cozier-Duberry further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Vítek, Malanda, Ayling, Phillips, Brittain, Morris, Borges, Berhalter, McGree, Lankshear, Cozier-Duberry.
- Who started Middlesbrough's last match?
- Middlesbrough's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): R. Vítek, C. Brittain, L. Ayling, A. Phillips, Neto Borges, A. Morris, A. Malanda, A. Cozier-Duberry, R. McGree, T. Conway, K. Joseph.
- What was Middlesbrough's last result?
- Middlesbrough drew with Cardiff 2–2 on 17 Oct 2026.
- When did Middlesbrough last win?
- Middlesbrough last won on 13 Oct 2026, beating Stoke City 3–2.
- 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 this season?
- C. Brittain leads with 13 starts for Middlesbrough across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Middlesbrough use most often?
- Middlesbrough have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 14 matches this season.
- Which Middlesbrough goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Radek Vitek has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Middlesbrough this season, starting 11 matches.
- Which Middlesbrough defender has started the most this season?
- Adilson Malanda has made the most starts as defender for Middlesbrough this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which Middlesbrough midfielder has started the most this season?
- Callum Brittain has made the most starts as midfielder for Middlesbrough this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Middlesbrough forward has started the most this season?
- Will Lankshear has made the most starts as forward for Middlesbrough this season, starting 11 matches.
Goalkeepers
Middlesbrough past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Championship | 10th | 18 | 10 | 18 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | Championship | 8th | 20 | 9 | 17 | 69 |
| 2022-23 | Championship | 4th | 22 | 9 | 15 | 75 |
| 2021-22 | Championship | 7th | 20 | 10 | 16 | 70 |
| 2020-21 | Championship | 10th | 18 | 10 | 18 | 64 |
Middlesbrough away to Bolton
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