Championship
How did Middlesbrough and Cardiff City perform?
Middlesbrough and Cardiff City Match Stats
Middlesbrough and Cardiff City Lineups
Middlesbrough
4-2-3-1 Cardiff City
4-2-3-1Middlesbrough and Cardiff City Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Championship Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry |
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57-29 | 28 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough |
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37-26 | 11 | 46 |
| 3 |  Ipswich |
25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42-24 | 18 | 44 |
| 4 |  Preston |
26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36-25 | 11 | 43 |
| 5 |  Millwall |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29-33 | -4 | 43 |
| 6 |  Watford |
25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37-29 | 8 | 41 |
| 7 |  Hull |
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40-38 | 2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Stoke |
26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32-23 | 9 | 40 |
| 9 |  Wrexham |
26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38-32 | 6 | 40 |
| 10 |  Bristol City |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38-29 | 9 | 39 |
| 11 |  QPR |
26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38-39 | -1 | 38 |
| 12 |  Leicester |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37-38 | -1 | 37 |
| 13 |  Derby |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35-35 | 0 | 35 |
| 14 |  Birmingham |
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35-36 | -1 | 34 |
| 15 |  Southampton |
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38-38 | 0 | 33 |
| 16 |  Sheffield Utd |
25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36-38 | -2 | 32 |
| 17 |  Swansea |
26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27-33 | -6 | 32 |
| 18 |  West Brom |
26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29-35 | -6 | 31 |
| 19 |  Charlton |
25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25-32 | -7 | 29 |
| 20 |  Blackburn |
25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24-30 | -6 | 28 |
| 21 |  Portsmouth |
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21-35 | -14 | 25 |
| 22 |  Norwich |
26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28-39 | -11 | 24 |
| 23 |  Oxford Utd |
25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25-35 | -10 | 22 |
| 24 |  Sheffield Wed |
25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18-51 | -33 | -7 |
Qualification/Relegation
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-01-04
The atmosphere at Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough) was electric as Middlesbrough hosted Cardiff City in a crucial Championship tie on January 04, 2025. Both sides entered the pitch with clear intentions, resulting in a fascinating clash of styles.
It wasn’t just about physicality; the mental aspect of the game was evident. Key duels in wide areas and the transition play defined the rhythm of the match. Ultimately, the team that showed more composure in critical moments walked away with the advantage.
Current League Standings
Before kick-off, Middlesbrough occupied 2nd spot, having accumulated 46 points. Their journey so far consists of 13 victories, 7 stalemates, and 6 defeats.
On the other side, Cardiff City stood at unknown with 0 points. With 0 wins this season, they arrived looking to add another three points to their tally.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Looking back at the previous 6 encounters between these clubs in Championship, the stats paint an interesting picture. The home side, Middlesbrough, has triumphed 4 times.
Conversely, Cardiff City has managed to secure victory on 1 occasions, while 1 matches have ended in a draw. Fans have seen goals in 4 of these games, with high-scoring affairs (Over 2.5) happening 3 times.
Team Form & Performance
A look at the momentum both teams brought into this fixture:
Recent Matches of Middlesbrough
- Middlesbrough 4-0 Southampton (Championship, Jan 04, 2026)
- Derby 1-0 Middlesbrough (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Middlesbrough 0-1 Hull (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- Middlesbrough 0-0 Blackburn (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Bristol City 2-0 Middlesbrough (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Middlesbrough 3-1 QPR (Championship, Dec 13, 2025)
- Charlton 1-2 Middlesbrough (Championship, Dec 09, 2025)
- Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough (Championship, Dec 05, 2025)
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby (Championship, Nov 29, 2025)
Recent Matches of Cardiff City
Match Analysis Replay
Don’t miss the post-match breakdown of Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City. Watch the tactical shifts and key goals from this Championship showdown.
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