Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth

Middlesbrough host Portsmouth in the England Championship on Saturday 19 December 2026, kick-off 15:00. In their last 4 meetings, Middlesbrough won 0, Portsmouth won 3 and 1 was drawn.

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Middlesbrough

15:00

19 Dec

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Middlesbrough have scored 2.43 goals a game and conceded 1.29 across their last 7 home games in the Championship this season, while Portsmouth have scored 0.86 and conceded 0.71 across their last 7 away games. Both teams have scored in 5 of Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and 3 of Portsmouth's last 7 away games. Over 3.5 cards has landed in 1 of Middlesbrough's last 7 home games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 6 of Middlesbrough's last 7 home games. Middlesbrough's last 7 home games have averaged 11.9 corners and Portsmouth's last 7 away games 8.4. Stats as of 13 Nov 2026, 04:34 UK.

Goals scored Middlesbrough: 2.43 Portsmouth: 0.86
Goals conceded Middlesbrough: 1.29 Portsmouth: 0.71
Both teams scored Middlesbrough: 5 of 771% Portsmouth: 3 of 743%
Over 2.5 goals Middlesbrough: 6 of 786% Portsmouth: 2 of 729%
Match corners Middlesbrough: 11.86 Portsmouth: 8.43
Match cards Middlesbrough: 2.71 Portsmouth: 4.43

Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season.

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Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 19 December 2026 in the Championship.

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Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth stats

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Middlesbrough5W 2D 0L · 7 home games

Portsmouth2W 3D 2L · 7 away games

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth general stats: Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Match outcomes
5 of 771%	Win	2 of 729%
2 of 729%	Draw	3 of 743%
0 of 70%	Loss	2 of 729%
17	Points	9
2.43	Points per game	1.29
8	Goal difference	1
Expected goals
2.04	xG per game	0.91
1.08	xGA per game	1.20
2.73	xG performance	-0.35
Possession & attacks
60%	Possession	51%
60.71	Dangerous attacks	41.71
43.43	Dangerous attacks against	44.57
Shots
20.43	Shots for	10.57
10.29	Shots against	11.86
7.14	On target for	2.43
2.86	On target against	3.00
12%	Shot conversion	8%
35%	On-target accuracy	23%
Tackles & fouls
15.29	Tackles	14.57
10.71	Fouls committed	12.43
10.00	Fouls won	10.43
2.86	Offsides	2.86

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth goals stats: Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Goals overview
3.71	Goals per game (total)	1.57
17	Goals scored	6
2.43	Scored per game	0.86
9	Goals conceded	5
1.29	Conceded per game	0.71
Outcomes
3 of 743%	Scored first	2 of 729%
0 of 70%	Failed to score	3 of 743%
2 of 729%	Clean sheet	3 of 743%
5 of 771%	BTTS	3 of 743%
5 of 771%	BTTS & over 2.5	2 of 729%
6 of 786%	BTTS or over 2.5	3 of 743%
Total goals
7 of 7100%	Over 0.5	5 of 771%
6 of 786%	Over 1.5	3 of 743%
6 of 786%	Over 2.5	2 of 729%
4 of 757%	Over 3.5	1 of 714%
Goals scored
7 of 7100%	Scored 1+	4 of 757%
6 of 786%	Scored 2+	1 of 714%
3 of 743%	Scored 3+	1 of 714%
Goals conceded
5 of 771%	Conceded 1+	4 of 757%
3 of 743%	Conceded 2+	1 of 714%
1 of 714%	Conceded 3+	0 of 70%

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth halves & timing stats: Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Half-time result
2 of 729%	Winning at HT	1 of 714%
2 of 729%	Drawing at HT	4 of 757%
3 of 743%	Losing at HT	2 of 729%

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Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth corners stats: Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Corners per game
11.86	Total corners	8.43
7.43	Corners for	3.86
4.43	Corners against	4.57
4 of 757%	Most corners	2 of 729%
Match corner lines
7 of 7100%	Over 7.5	4 of 757%
6 of 786%	Over 8.5	3 of 743%
6 of 786%	Over 9.5	3 of 743%
4 of 757%	Over 10.5	3 of 743%
4 of 757%	Over 11.5	2 of 729%
3 of 743%	Over 12.5	1 of 714%
Corners for lines
5 of 771%	For over 4.5	2 of 729%
4 of 757%	For over 5.5	1 of 714%
4 of 757%	For over 6.5	1 of 714%
3 of 743%	For over 7.5	1 of 714%
Corners against lines
4 of 757%	Against over 4.5	4 of 757%
2 of 729%	Against over 5.5	3 of 743%
0 of 70%	Against over 6.5	2 of 729%
By half
5.71	1H total	4.43
3.14	1H for	1.43
2.57	1H against	3.00
6.14	2H total	4.00
4.29	2H for	2.43
1.86	2H against	1.57

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth cards stats: Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Cards per game
2.71	Total cards	4.43
1.14	Cards received	1.57
1.57	Opponent cards	2.86
2 of 729%	Most cards	0 of 70%
Match card lines
4 of 757%	Over 2.5	5 of 771%
1 of 714%	Over 3.5	4 of 757%
1 of 714%	Over 4.5	3 of 743%
1 of 714%	Over 5.5	3 of 743%
Cards received lines
4 of 757%	Received 1+	6 of 786%
3 of 743%	Received 2+	3 of 743%
1 of 714%	Received 3+	2 of 729%
Opponent card lines
7 of 7100%	Opponent 1+	7 of 7100%
3 of 743%	Opponent 2+	5 of 771%
2 of 729%	Opponent 3+	5 of 771%
By half
1.14	1H total	1.00
0.43	1H received	0.29
1.86	2H total	3.86
0.71	2H received	1.57

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth other stats: Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Shots & conversion
30.71	Total shots (match)	22.43
10.00	Total on target (match)	5.43
34%	On-target conversion	35%

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Middlesbrough's last 7 home games and Portsmouth's last 7 away games in the Championship this season. A rate such as "5 of 7" counts the games where it happened.

Middlesbrough5W 4D 1L · 10 games

Portsmouth4W 4D 2L · 10 games

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth general stats: Middlesbrough's last 10 games and Portsmouth's last 10 games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Match outcomes
5 of 1050%	Win	4 of 1040%
4 of 1040%	Draw	4 of 1040%
1 of 1010%	Loss	2 of 1020%
19	Points	16
1.90	Points per game	1.60
8	Goal difference	3
Expected goals
2.04	xG per game	1.05
0.97	xGA per game	1.04
1.61	xG performance	2.54
Possession & attacks
61%	Possession	50%
60.50	Dangerous attacks	43.30
39.20	Dangerous attacks against	41.20
Shots
20.10	Shots for	12.10
10.80	Shots against	10.20
6.80	On target for	3.20
2.90	On target against	3.00
11%	Shot conversion	11%
34%	On-target accuracy	26%
Tackles & fouls
15.80	Tackles	15.90
10.70	Fouls committed	10.30
8.90	Fouls won	11.20
2.60	Offsides	3.00

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth goals stats: Middlesbrough's last 10 games and Portsmouth's last 10 games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Goals overview
3.60	Goals per game (total)	2.30
22	Goals scored	13
2.20	Scored per game	1.30
14	Goals conceded	10
1.40	Conceded per game	1.00
Outcomes
5 of 1050%	Scored first	5 of 1050%
2 of 1020%	Failed to score	3 of 1030%
3 of 1030%	Clean sheet	3 of 1030%
6 of 1060%	BTTS	6 of 1060%
6 of 1060%	BTTS & over 2.5	5 of 1050%
7 of 1070%	BTTS or over 2.5	6 of 1060%
Total goals
9 of 1090%	Over 0.5	8 of 1080%
8 of 1080%	Over 1.5	6 of 1060%
7 of 1070%	Over 2.5	5 of 1050%
6 of 1060%	Over 3.5	3 of 1030%
Goals scored
8 of 1080%	Scored 1+	7 of 1070%
7 of 1070%	Scored 2+	4 of 1040%
4 of 1040%	Scored 3+	2 of 1020%
Goals conceded
7 of 1070%	Conceded 1+	7 of 1070%
6 of 1060%	Conceded 2+	3 of 1030%
1 of 1010%	Conceded 3+	0 of 100%

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth halves & timing stats: Middlesbrough's last 10 games and Portsmouth's last 10 games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Half-time result
4 of 1040%	Winning at HT	3 of 1030%
4 of 1040%	Drawing at HT	6 of 1060%
2 of 1020%	Losing at HT	1 of 1010%

29 more halves & timing stats with ProHalf-time results, goals by half, first and second-half lines, goal timing and late goals for both teams.

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth corners stats: Middlesbrough's last 10 games and Portsmouth's last 10 games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Corners per game
10.50	Total corners	9.40
6.60	Corners for	5.00
3.90	Corners against	4.40
5 of 1050%	Most corners	4 of 1040%
Match corner lines
8 of 1080%	Over 7.5	6 of 1060%
6 of 1060%	Over 8.5	5 of 1050%
6 of 1060%	Over 9.5	5 of 1050%
5 of 1050%	Over 10.5	3 of 1030%
4 of 1040%	Over 11.5	3 of 1030%
3 of 1030%	Over 12.5	2 of 1020%
Corners for lines
5 of 1050%	For over 4.5	6 of 1060%
5 of 1050%	For over 5.5	3 of 1030%
4 of 1040%	For over 6.5	3 of 1030%
4 of 1040%	For over 7.5	2 of 1020%
Corners against lines
4 of 1040%	Against over 4.5	7 of 1070%
1 of 1010%	Against over 5.5	4 of 1040%
0 of 100%	Against over 6.5	2 of 1020%
By half
5.60	1H total	5.10
3.80	1H for	2.70
1.80	1H against	2.40
4.90	2H total	4.30
2.80	2H for	2.30
2.10	2H against	2.00

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth cards stats: Middlesbrough's last 10 games and Portsmouth's last 10 games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Cards per game
2.70	Total cards	4.50
1.30	Cards received	2.20
1.40	Opponent cards	2.30
3 of 1030%	Most cards	2 of 1020%
Match card lines
5 of 1050%	Over 2.5	7 of 1070%
2 of 1020%	Over 3.5	6 of 1060%
1 of 1010%	Over 4.5	5 of 1050%
1 of 1010%	Over 5.5	5 of 1050%
Cards received lines
7 of 1070%	Received 1+	10 of 10100%
4 of 1040%	Received 2+	8 of 1080%
2 of 1020%	Received 3+	4 of 1040%
Opponent card lines
10 of 10100%	Opponent 1+	9 of 1090%
3 of 1030%	Opponent 2+	6 of 1060%
2 of 1020%	Opponent 3+	5 of 1050%
By half
1.00	1H total	1.60
0.50	1H received	0.70
1.80	2H total	3.40
0.70	2H received	1.80

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth other stats: Middlesbrough's last 10 games and Portsmouth's last 10 games in the Championship this season
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
Shots & conversion
30.90	Total shots (match)	22.30
9.70	Total on target (match)	6.20
32%	On-target conversion	41%

11 more other stats with ProShot conversion, attacks, set pieces and which side usually has more shots and xG.

Middlesbrough's last 10 games and Portsmouth's last 10 games in the Championship this season. A rate such as "5 of 7" counts the games where it happened.

Stats as of 13 Nov 2026, 04:34 UK.

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth league rankings

Where each side ranks among the 24 Championship teams, over their last 10 league games.

Middlesbrough and Portsmouth Championship rankings, last 10 league games
Middlesbrough	Stat	Portsmouth
1.90 5th highest	Points per game	1.60 =7th highest
2.20 3rd most	Goals scored per game	1.30 =15th most
1.40 =8th fewest	Goals conceded per game	1.00 6th fewest
7 of 10 =7th most	Over 2.5 goals	5 of 10 =15th most
6 of 10 =9th most	Both teams scored	6 of 10 =9th most
3 of 10 =3rd most	Clean sheets	3 of 10 =3rd most
2 of 10 =9th fewest	Failed to score	3 of 10 =16th fewest
5 of 10 =8th most	Scored first	5 of 10 =8th most
6.6 3rd most	Corners won per game	5.0 =14th most
2.7 24th most	Yellow cards per game	4.5 =6th most

See all 218 stats on the Championship form guide Rank every team on xG, shots, corners, cards, halves and more, over any recent window.

Ranks are out of 24; ties are marked =. Updated 12 Nov 2026, 23:35 UK.

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth lineups

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Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth players

Player rankings

Per 90 minutes, weighted towards recent games. Goalkeepers left out.

Leading scorers and creators

Top scorer

Will Lankshear in 13 games 13goals

Terry Devlin in 14 games 4goals

Top creator

Amario Cozier-Duberry in 10 games 5assists

Adrian Segečić in 15 games 2assists

Players in form

Sebastian Berhalter Central midfielder · Middlesbrough 7.54 Form rating

Apps
15

Goals
3

Assists
2
- Key passes3.59 per 90 Top 1%
- Big chances0.77 per 90 Top 2%
- G+A0.50 per 90 Top 5%
Aidan Morris Defensive midfielder · Middlesbrough 7.37 Form rating

Apps
14

Goals
2

Assists
0
- Touches96.71 per 90 Top 1%
- Passes77.69 per 90 Top 2%
- Pass %91% per 90 Top 4%
Will Lankshear Striker · Middlesbrough 7.35 Form rating

Apps
13

Goals
13

Assists
0
- NP goals1.10 per 90 Top 1%
- On target2.17 per 90 Top 2%
- Finishing+0.44 per 90 Top 2%
Callum Brittain Full-back · Middlesbrough 7.27 Form rating

Apps
15

Goals
1

Assists
2
- Dribbles1.82 per 90 Top 3%
- Key passes1.75 per 90 Top 5%
- Final third8.66 per 90 Top 9%
Amario Cozier-Duberry Winger · Middlesbrough 7.24 Form rating

Apps
10

Goals
3

Assists
5
- Shots3.92 per 90 Top 4%
- Assists0.52 per 90 Top 4%
- Key passes2.22 per 90 Top 14%
Eoin Kenny Winger · Portsmouth 7.12 Form rating

Apps
1

Goals
0

Assists
0
- Recoveries6.12 per 90 Top 3%
- Shots3.46 per 90 Top 5%
- Dribbles2.84 per 90 Top 5%
Daniel Bielica Goalkeeper · Portsmouth 7.06 Form rating

Apps
4

Goals
0

Assists
0
- Saves3.64 per 90 Top 15%
- Passes33.53 per 90 Top 26%
- Touches43.38 per 90 Top 27%
Adilson Malanda Centre-back · Middlesbrough 6.99 Form rating

Apps
14

Goals
1

Assists
0
- Passes82.10 per 90 Top 3%
- Aerials3.57 per 90 Top 10%
- Recoveries4.43 per 90 Top 14%
Terry Devlin Full-back · Portsmouth 6.93 Form rating

Apps
14

Goals
4

Assists
0
- Final third9.42 per 90 Top 6%
- Interceptions1.73 per 90 Top 12%
- Duel %59% per 90 Top 15%
Benjamin Arthur Centre-back · Portsmouth 6.91 Form rating

Apps
6

Goals
0

Assists
0
- Clearances9.76 per 90 Top 3%
- Aerials3.25 per 90 Top 19%
- Duel %64% per 90 Top 22%
Ebou Adams Defensive midfielder · Portsmouth 6.90 Form rating

Apps
15

Goals
2

Assists
1
- Tackles4.82 per 90 Top 1%
- Duels won9.55 per 90 Top 1%
- Interceptions1.76 per 90 Top 15%
Madiodio Dia Centre-back · Portsmouth 6.89 Form rating

Apps
11

Goals
0

Assists
0
- Clearances6.68 per 90 Top 16%
- Tackles1.66 per 90 Top 27%
- Recoveries4.00 per 90 Top 27%

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Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth form

Middlesbrough All venues

2 W · 2 D · 1 L

Points per game: 1.60
Scored per game: 2.0
Conceded per game: 1.0
Both teams scored: 40%
Over 2.5 goals: 60%

Portsmouth All venues

2 W · 2 D · 1 L

Points per game: 1.60
Scored per game: 1.4
Conceded per game: 1.0
Both teams scored: 80%
Over 2.5 goals: 60%

Results before kick-off, most recent first, from each team's side. Open a game to see its full stats.

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth head to head

0 Middlesbrough wins 1 draws 3 Portsmouth wins

2.3 goals per game 50% both teams scored 50% over 2.5 goals

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