Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough
Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: R. Manning 8.6 · S. Charles 8.3 · C. Jander 7.5
Match analysis
5 sections11:40Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 after extra time in the Championship semi-final on 12 May 2026.
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Result and story of the match
It was 1-1 at half-time. The decisive goals came after the interval. Middlesbrough scored first, in the 5th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 5' R. McGree, assisted by C. Brittain → 0-1; 45' R. Stewart → 1-1; 116' S. Charles, assisted by T. Harwood-Bellis → 2-1.
Yellow cards: Southampton 4, Middlesbrough 4.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Southampton 1.99, Middlesbrough 0.98; shots 20-19 (7-3 on target); possession 60%-40%; corners 11-5; pass accuracy 83%-78%.
Chance quality backed up the result: an xG gap of 1.01.
Goals by half: 1-1 in the first, 1-0 in the second.
Standout players
R. Manning was Southampton's highest-rated player at 8.6 in 120 minutes: 2 shots on target, 4 key passes, 3 tackles, won 7 of 11 duels.
A. Malanda was Middlesbrough's highest-rated player at 7.3 in 120 minutes: 2 key passes, 3 tackles, won 7 of 12 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
Match summary
Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in the Championship semi-final on 12 May 2026. Goals: R. McGree 5', R. Stewart 45', S. Charles 116'. Match stats: possession Southampton 60%, Middlesbrough 40%; shots on target 7-3; expected goals (xG) 1.99-0.98.
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