Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

6th in English League Championship
Ex-Ivory Coast, Cardiff defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39 Ex-Ivory Coast, Cardiff defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39

Former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has died aged 39, Turkish club Adanaspor, where he was technical director, announced on Saturday.

San Diego signs ex-Manchester United defender Paddy McNair San Diego signs ex-Manchester United defender Paddy McNair

San Diego FC announced the signing of Northern Ireland international defender Paddy McNair to a three-year contract through the end of the 2027 MLS season.

USMNT's Aidan Morris transfers to Middlesbrough from Columbus Crew USMNT's Aidan Morris transfers to Middlesbrough from Columbus Crew

The Columbus Crew completed the transfer of United States international midfielder Aidan Morris to Middlesbrough of the English Championship Friday.

Pochettino can save Chelsea's season by winning Carabao Cup Pochettino can save Chelsea's season by winning Carabao Cup

Chelsea advanced to the final of the Carabao Cup after disposing of Middlesbrough, allowing head coach Mauricio Pochettino the chance to win his first major piece of silverware in English football.

Chelsea thrash Middlesbrough to reach Carabao Cup final Chelsea thrash Middlesbrough to reach Carabao Cup final

Chelsea reached the League Cup final with a 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday, underlining the gulf in quality between the Premier League side and their second-tier visitors.

Why the Carabao Cup is so important for Chelsea, Pochettino Why the Carabao Cup is so important for Chelsea, Pochettino

Pochettino has done well to turn Chelsea around amid difficult circumstances, but a semifinal exit from the Carabao Cup could easily throw the club back into turmoil.

Injuries no excuse as Boro expose Chelsea's reliance on Palmer Injuries no excuse as Boro expose Chelsea's reliance on Palmer

Chelsea's first-leg loss to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semifinals showcases Mauricio Pochettino's side continuing to have issues, aside from injuries.

Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in Carabao Cup semifinal first leg Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in Carabao Cup semifinal first leg

Chelsea suffered a surprise 1-0 loss at second-tier Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday with Hayden Hackney's goal giving Mauricio Pochettino's wasteful side plenty to do in the return.

Aston Villa beat Middlesbrough for 1st FA Cup win in 8 years Aston Villa beat Middlesbrough for 1st FA Cup win in 8 years

Matty Cash scored a last-gasp goal to send Aston Villa into the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in eight years with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Carabao Cup semifinals: Liverpool vs. Fulham, Boro vs. Chelsea Carabao Cup semifinals: Liverpool vs. Fulham, Boro vs. Chelsea

Nine-time champions Liverpool will play Fulham in their League Cup semifinal in January, while Championship side Middlesbrough will take on Chelsea.

EFL Championship Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Sheffield United 22 +21 48
2 Leeds United 22 +26 45
3 Burnley 22 +19 44
4 Sunderland 22 +16 43
5 Blackburn Rovers 21 +7 37
6 Middlesbrough 22 +10 35
7 West Bromwich Alb.. 22 +10 35
8 Watford 21 +2 34
9 Sheffield Wednesd.. 22 -2 32
10 Millwall 21 +3 28
11 Swansea City 22 0 27
12 Bristol City 22 -2 27
13 Norwich City 22 +3 26
14 Queens Park Range.. 22 -5 25
15 Luton Town 22 -13 25
16 Derby County 22 -1 24
17 Coventry City 22 -6 24
18 Preston North End 22 -7 23
19 Stoke City 22 -7 22
20 Portsmouth 20 -10 20
21 Hull City 22 -10 19
22 Cardiff City 21 -15 18
23 Oxford United 21 -16 18
24 Plymouth Argyle 21 -23 18
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Emmanuel Latte.. 9 22 2
22 Tommy Conway 8 18 0
20 Finn Azaz 6 21 8

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
20 Finn Azaz 8 21 6
50 Ben Doak 5 17 1
8 Riley McGree 5 14 1