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Middlesbrough's playoff dreams were shattered by a freak winner from Southampton's Shea Charles. The midfielder's 116th-minute goal sent his side to Wembley on 23 May.
What happened?
Middlesbrough took an early lead through Riley McGree's first-time strike. But Southampton grew into the game, and Charles's late winner sealed the win.
Why it matters for Middlesbrough
The loss means Middlesbrough will not feature in the playoff final. Their league standing is 5th in League, with 80 pts from 46 games, and recent form LLDDW.
What comes next?
Middlesbrough will look to regroup and plan for next season. Their current injuries include A. Bangura, T. Conway, A. Jones, D. Lenihan, and H. Hackney.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 5th in League, 80 pts, 22W-14D-10L from 46 games |
| Recent form | LLDDW |
| Last result | Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough (2026-05-23) |
| Currently sidelined | A. Bangura, T. Conway, A. Jones, D. Lenihan, H. Hackney |
