Middlesbrough FC have officially secured a place in the Championship play-off semi-finals after finishing their 2025-26 season in fifth position. Following a 2-2 draw against Wrexham on 2 May 2026, the club confirmed their spot in the competition, with the team looking to earn promotion to the Premier League.
The upcoming semi-final round will see Middlesbrough face Southampton. The first leg is set to take place at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday 9 May with a 12.30pm kick-off. The second leg will follow at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday 12 May at 8pm. The ultimate winner of the play-offs will join Ipswich Town and Coventry City in the top flight, with the final match to be held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23 May.
The club achieved 80 points over the course of the 46-game season under the leadership of head coach Kim Hellberg, who was appointed in November 2025. Forward Morgan Whittaker finished as the team’s top scorer for the campaign, supported by significant contributions from Tommy Conway, who scored during the final league match alongside David Strelec.
For fans looking to attend the away leg of the semi-final, Middlesbrough FC opened ticket sales at 10am on Sunday 3 May to Season Card Holders. The club has implemented a limit of one ticket per Season Card and a maximum of eight transactions per person for this fixture.
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