Middlesbrough delivered a commanding 4–0 victory over Southampton at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday, 4 January 2026, in a Championship Matchday 26 fixture that kicked off at 15:00 UTC. The scoreline remained goalless at half-time before Middlesbrough pulled away decisively in the second half. Referee Oliver Langford officiated the contest, which proved decisive for both sides in the second-tier standings.

At the time of the match, Middlesbrough were pushing for a top-six finish, and this r...