Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sheffield Utd prepare to host Middlesbrough on February 9, 2026, with kick-off at 21:01, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Sheffield Utd, currently 16th in the standings with 39 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 23 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Middlesbrough, sitting 2nd with 58 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Sheffield Utd and Middlesbrough have favored Middlesbrough, with Middlesbrough claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Oxford United, Sheffield Utd recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cooper, Burrows, Bindon, Tanganga, Seriki, Peck, Arblaster, Hamer, O'Hare, Brooks, Cannon. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Middlesbrough's last outing came against Norwich, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Brynn, Targett, Malanda, Ayling, Brittain, Hackney, Morris, Browne, McGree, Conway, Whittaker. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Sheffield Utd are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sheffield Utd and Middlesbrough are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Sheffield Utd's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Middlesbrough's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.