Liam Flin’s tips for the Championship play-off semi-final, second leg between Southampton and Middlesbrough include a high shot-count

Southampton and Middlesbrough renew their rivalry in the second-leg of the Championship playoff semi final. The Saints will fancy their chances on home soil to reach the richest game in club

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Southampton vs Middlesbrough in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals.

May 9 - The 'spygate' row between Middlesbrough and Southampton intensified on Saturday with Boro boss Kim Hellberg accusing their Championship playoff rivals of cheating in the build-up to the 0-0 draw at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.

Wrexham will play their final game of the regular season of the EFL Championship at home against Middlesbrough, with a promotion playoff spot in contention.

The key stats before Middlesbrough's clash with Southampton in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg on Saturday.

Wrexham faces Middlesbrough today at the Racecourse ground in a game that will decide the final standings for the Championship season. Both teams need a result to stay in the race for promotion before the playoffs start.

Middlesbrough host Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship at Riverside Stadium on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, with the play-off race colliding with a survival fight. Middlesbrough are fifth on 73 points,

Heartbroken Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg was left fighting back tears after his side were beaten by Southampton in the Championship play-off semi-final on Tuesday amid allegations of spying