Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough: result 1-2 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 31Kick-off on February 9, 2026 at 08:01 PM (UTC)Bramall Lane, Sheffield
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What was the result of Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough won 1-2 on February 9, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 19′T. ConwayMiddlesbrough
- 45′R. McGreeMiddlesbrough
- 73′P. BamfordSheffield Utd
Official lineup for Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sheffield Utd
4-2-3-1- 45P. Bamford
- 8G. Hamer
- 10C. O'Hare
- 11A. Brooks
- 42Sydie Peck
- 4O. Arblaster
- 14H. Burrows
- 6Tyler Bindon
- 2J. Tanganga
- 38F. Seriki
- 1M. Cooper
Middlesbrough
4-3-3- 8R. McGree
- 9T. Conway
- 11M. Whittaker
- 7H. Hackney
- 18A. Morris
- 16A. Browne
- 3M. Targett
- 29A. Malanda
- 12L. Ayling
- 2C. Brittain
- 31S. Brynn
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sheffield Utd have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Middlesbrough have 9, 1 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Oxford United(home) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Millwall(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Ipswich(home) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Southampton(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Charlton(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Norwich(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Preston(home) | 4-0 | Championship |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Stoke City(away) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Jan 16, 2026 | West Brom(away) | 3-2 | Championship |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Fulham(away) | 1-3 | FA Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sheffield Utd wins, 1 draw, 3 Middlesbrough wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheffield Utd | Championship |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Sheffield Utd 3-1 Middlesbrough | Championship |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheffield Utd | Championship |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Sheffield Utd 1-3 Middlesbrough | Championship |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Middlesbrough 2-2 Sheffield Utd | Championship |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Sheffield Utd 4-1 Middlesbrough | Championship |
Last archived meeting: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Utd on Aug 30, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Sheffield Utd score 2.1 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Middlesbrough score 1.9 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Utd | 2.1 | 1.4 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Middlesbrough | 1.9 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sheffield Utd sit 15th in Championship (12 points from 9 matches) and Middlesbrough sit 2nd (21 points from 10 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 14 | 21 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
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