Championship 25/26 · 11 Apr 2026

Middlesbrough 0–1 Portsmouth

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Mar 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Middlesbrough favourites at 60%.

Portsmouth won although Middlesbrough made the better chances (1.3 xG to 0.5): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Nicolas Schmid, 72.7 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Nicolas Schmid +27.8.

Well below it: Luke Ayling −32.0, Jeremy Sarmiento −17.8, Keshi Anderson −15.5.

Each side's last five results before this match.

6 Apr 2026	D 2–2	at Swansea City Championship
3 Apr 2026	L 1–2	v Millwall Championship
21 Mar 2026	D 0–0	at Blackburn Rovers Championship
14 Mar 2026	D 1–1	v Bristol City Championship
11 Mar 2026	L 0–1	v Charlton Athletic Championship

6 Apr 2026	D 2–2	v Oxford United Championship
3 Apr 2026	D 1–1	at Norwich City Championship
21 Mar 2026	L 1–6	at Queens Park Rangers Championship
16 Mar 2026	L 0–1	v Derby County Championship
10 Mar 2026	L 1–2	v Swansea City Championship

4 Oct 2025	Portsmouth 1–0 Middlesbrough Championship

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Cruz Ibeh Forward	1	–	52.3	–
Dael Fry Defender	90	0.05	45.3	−4.6
Aidan Morris Midfielder	90	0.07	42.9	−4.2
Adilson Malanda Defender	90	0.07	40.6	−1.8
Solomon Brynn Goalkeeper	90	–	40.6	−7.3
Tommy Conway Forward	89	–	40.2	−0.6
Sontje Hansen Forward	45	0.11	39.4	+1.1
David Strelec Forward	63	0.06	35.5	−6.4
Alan Browne Midfielder	90	0.27	34.6	−2.0
Matt Targett Defender	45	–	33.1	−0.2
Alexander Gilbert Midfielder	15	0.19	32.1	–
Riley McGree Midfielder	84	0.37	30.9	−5.0
Mamadou Kaly Sene Forward	27	–	26.2	–
Jeremy Sarmiento Midfielder	45	0.03	25.8	−17.8
Callum Brittain Defender	90	–	23.6	−5.8
Luke Ayling Defender	45	0.06	3.5	−32.0

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Nicolas Schmid Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	72.7	+27.8
Conor Shaughnessy Defender	14	0	0	–	69.0	–
Madiodio Dia Defender	85	0	0	–	42.5	−5.0
Adrian Segečić Midfielder	25	0	1	0.04	41.0	–
Andre Dozzell Midfielder	90	0	0	–	41.0	+4.4
Conor Chaplin Midfielder	90	1	0	0.33	39.8	+3.9
Colby Bishop Forward	90	0	0	0.14	37.4	−0.1
Gustavo Caballero Midfielder	65	0	0	–	36.4	+4.9
Regan Poole Defender	90	0	0	–	36.4	−4.1
Marlon Pack Midfielder	90	0	0	–	35.2	−2.7
Terry Devlin Defender	90	0	0	–	28.3	−4.9
Jordan Lee Williams Defender	76	0	0	–	27.7	−4.7
Keshi Anderson Midfielder	75	0	0	–	27.0	−15.5
Ibane Bowat Defender	14	0	0	–	25.1	–
Millenic Alli Midfielder	15	0	0	–	11.4	–