Middlesbrough, founded in 1876 and now housed at the Riverside Stadium, remain one of the more established names in England’s second tier. Their 2026-27 season has them in second place in the Championship, with a 31-man squad carrying an average age of 25.
Their home form gives the clearest shape to the side. Middlesbrough are averaging 2.4 goals at the Riverside, while conceding 1.3, and that attacking weight has been central to their position near the top of the table. Away from home they still carry a threat, scoring 1.6 per match, though the defensive figure remains the same at 1.3 conceded.
Will Lankshear has been the obvious finisher, with 15 goals already. Behind him, Sebastian Berhalter and Amario Cozier-Duberry have three each, with Aidan Morris and Jeremy Sarmiento on two. Middlesbrough have also tended to start sharply, scoring the first goal inside 20 minutes in eight of their 17 league matches.
Recent results show a side with momentum, if not complete smoothness: a 0-0 draw at Watford followed defeats and wins of differing character, including a 3-0 home win over Charlton Athletic and a 5-1 away win at Bolton Wanderers. They also featured in the League Cup third round.
For Celtic supporters, Middlesbrough are a strong Championship side with a productive attack, a youngish squad, and enough current form to merit proper attention rather than passing interest.
