EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2025/26Wednesday, 21 January 2026 · 20:00 UK
Venue: bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (30,089)Referee: A Herczeg

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position, confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
Stoke CityLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
MiddlesbroughLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup, top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Stoke City, last 5

  1. D17 JanvsQueens Park Rangers0-0
  2. W4 Jan@Norwich City2-0
  3. W1 Jan@Hull City1-0
  4. L29 DecvsSheffield United1-2
  5. D26 DecvsPreston North End0-0

Middlesbrough, last 5

  1. W16 Jan@West Bromwich Albion3-2
  2. W4 JanvsSouthampton4-0
  3. L1 Jan@Derby County0-1
  4. L29 DecvsHull City0-1
  5. D26 DecvsBlackburn Rovers0-0

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
22
Meetings
6
Stoke City wins
6
Draws
10
Middlesbrough wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Stoke City v Middlesbrough?
Stoke City 1-2 Middlesbrough, played 21 January 2026 in the English Championship 2025/26.
What was the half-time score?
Stoke City led 1-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Stoke City and Middlesbrough?
Across 22 meetings in our archive, Stoke City have won 6, Middlesbrough have won 10, with 6 draws.
Where is Stoke City v Middlesbrough played?
bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire - Stoke City's home ground.