Who started Middlesbrough's last match?

Middlesbrough's starting XI on 7 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-1-4-1): Solomon Brynn, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Neto Borges, Maximilian Arfsten, Adilson Malanda, Morgan Whittaker, Sebastian Berhalter, Leo Castledine, Jeremy Sarmiento, Will Lankshear.

What was Middlesbrough's last result?

Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1–0 on 7 Aug 2026.

When did Middlesbrough last win?

Middlesbrough last won on 7 Aug 2026, beating Wrexham 1–0.

Who takes penalties for Middlesbrough?

T. Conway has taken the most penalties for Middlesbrough in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.

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Middlesbrough most-used starting XI49 MATCHES

Middlesbrough's most-used starting XI last season, across 49 official matches, was Brynn in goal, a back four of Brittain, Targett, Ayling and Malanda, and Conway, Whittaker and Strelec further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Targett, Hackney and Browne.
Most-used shape: 4-2-2-2 in 8 of the last 30 matches.
Sets up with a back three in 30% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Middlesbrough last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Middlesbrough

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Est. 1876

Riverside Stadium

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Head Coach

R. Edwards

WalesSince Aug 2025

Press conferences & team news

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Presser expected Fri 14 Aug · vs Lincoln

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Transfers

In· 5

Berhalter from Vancouver WhitecapsTransferJul '26
Lankshear from TottenhamTransferJul '26
Joseph from Hull CityTransferJul '26
Sarmiento from BrightonTransferJun '26
Burgzorg from Bristol CityReturn from loanJun '26

Out· 7

Barlaser to Milton Keynes DonsFree agentJul '26
Fry to BirminghamFree agentJul '26
Targett to NewcastleReturn from loanJun '26
SilveraFree agentJun '26
ForssFree agentJun '26
GilbertFree agentJun '26
LenihanFree agentJun '26

Formation tendency

4-2-2-2most-used · 8 of last 30

4-2-2-2

27%

3-4-2-1

23%

4-2-3-1

13%

4-1-4-1

10%

4-2-2-2 at home · 3-4-2-1 away

Last Season's Most Common Middlesbrough XI

Based on 49 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Who started Middlesbrough's last match?: Middlesbrough's starting XI on 7 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-1-4-1): Solomon Brynn, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Neto Borges, Maximilian Arfsten, Adilson Malanda, Morgan Whittaker, Sebastian Berhalter, Leo Castledine, Jeremy Sarmiento, Will Lankshear.
What was Middlesbrough's last result?: Middlesbrough beat Wrexham 1–0 on 7 Aug 2026.
When did Middlesbrough last win?: Middlesbrough last won on 7 Aug 2026, beating Wrexham 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Middlesbrough?: T. Conway has taken the most penalties for Middlesbrough in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 of 4.