Sat 21 Nov · 3pmCHA
Middlesbrough lineup vs Bristol City
Team news
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Middlesbrough fixtures and results
Bristol City, homeLast: D 0-0 Watford
Middlesbrough fixtures
Middlesbrough most-used XI this season
3-4-2-1 · 11/30The shape in 11 of the last 30
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 18 official matches this season
- VítekGK · 15 starts
- MalandaDEF · 16 starts
- AylingDEF · 12 starts
- PhillipsDEF · 10 starts
- BrittainMID · 17 starts
- MorrisMID · 15 starts
- BerhalterMID · 14 starts
- BorgesMID · 14 starts
- McGreeMID · 11 starts
- LankshearFWD · 13 starts
- Cozier-DuberryFWD · 11 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
PenaltiesPenalty record, 2025/26
- MIDConway4/4 penalties scored
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Middlesbrough transfers
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Middlesbrough transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- CCozier-Duberryfrom BrightonLoanAUG '26
- BBarronfrom RangersLoanAUG '26
- PPukštasfrom HNK Hajduk SplitTransferAUG '26
- BByramfrom LeedsFree agentAUG '26
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Middlesbrough club facts
Est. 1876Riverside Stadium · Manager Kim Hellberg
Middlesbrough are 2nd in the CHA on 29 points from 15 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.
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 predicted lineup vs Bristol City
MOST USED XIMiddlesbrough's expected lineup at home to Bristol City in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 18 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 and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
- Based on starts across 18 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's expected lineup vs Bristol City, Sat 21 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 18 matches): Vítek (15); Malanda (16), Ayling (12), Phillips (10); Brittain (17), Morris (15), Berhalter (14), Borges (14), McGree (11); Lankshear (13), Cozier-Duberry (11). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Watford match on 7 Nov.
Middlesbrough questions
What is Middlesbrough's expected lineup?
Middlesbrough's expected lineup at home to Bristol City in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 18 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, Berhalter, Borges, McGree, Lankshear, Cozier-Duberry.
Who started Middlesbrough's last match?
Middlesbrough's starting XI on 7 Nov 2026 in the Championship (4-3-3): R. Vítek, C. Brittain, A. Phillips, A. Malanda, S. Byram, R. McGree, A. Morris, S. Berhalter, A. Cozier-Duberry, D. Strelec, J. Sarmiento.
What was Middlesbrough's last result?
Middlesbrough drew with Watford 0–0 on 7 Nov 2026.
When did Middlesbrough last win?
Middlesbrough last won on 31 Oct 2026, beating Charlton 3–0.
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 17 starts for Middlesbrough across all competitions this season.
What formation does Middlesbrough use most often?
Middlesbrough have used a 4-2-3-1 in 8 of their 18 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 15 matches.
Which Middlesbrough defender has started the most this season?
Adilson Malanda has made the most starts as defender for Middlesbrough this season, starting 16 matches.
Which Middlesbrough midfielder has started the most this season?
Callum Brittain has made the most starts as midfielder for Middlesbrough this season, starting 17 matches.
Which Middlesbrough forward has started the most this season?
Will Lankshear has made the most starts as forward for Middlesbrough this season, starting 13 matches.
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