How to watch today's Southampton vs Middlesbrough Championship game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Championship - Semi Finals

St. Mary's Stadium

Today's game between Southampton and Middlesbrough will kick-off at May 12, 2026, 3:00 PM.

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How to watch Southampton vs Middlesbrough with VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Team news & squads

Southampton vs Middlesbrough lineups

4-2-3-1

Southampton

SOU

Formation

Middlesbrough

MID

3-4-3

41D. Peretz15N. Wood6T. Harwood-Bellis3R. Manning14J. Bree27K. Matsuki13L. Scienza10F. Azaz24S. Charles20C. Jander11R. Stewart31S. Brynn6D. Fry12L. Ayling29A. Malanda18A. Morris3M. Targett8R. McGree2C. Brittain9T. Conway13D. Strelec11M. Whittaker

Middlesbrough

MID

4-2-3-1

SOUMID

Starting XI

• 41

  D. Peretz

  6.5
  31

  S. Brynn

  5.7
• 15

  N. Wood

  6.5
  6

  D. Fry

  5.7
• 6

  T. Harwood-Bellis

  7.2
  12

  L. Ayling

  S. Hansen 119'

  5.5
• 3

  R. Manning

  6.8
  29

  A. Malanda

  5.5
• 14

  J. Bree

  6.8
  18

  A. Morris

  6.0
• 27

  K. Matsuki

  F. Downes 66'

  6.5
  3

  M. Targett

  6.0
• 13

  L. Scienza

  S. Edozie 85'

  6.5
  8

  R. McGree

  J. Sarmiento 106'

  7.0
• 10

  F. Azaz

  6.5
  2

  C. Brittain

  6.2
• 24

  S. Charles

  7.6
  9

  T. Conway

  A. Browne 73'
• 20

  C. Jander

  C. Bragg 119'

  6.8
  13

  D. Strelec

  L. Castledine 83'

  6.5
• 11

  R. Stewart

  C. Larin 84'

  7.3
  11

  M. Whittaker

  6.2

Substitutes

• 48

  C. Bragg

  C. Jander 119'

  6.0
  23

  L. Castledine

  D. Strelec 83'

  5.7
• 23

  S. Edozie

  S. Edozie 119'

  L. Scienza 85'

  6.3
  16

  A. Browne

  T. Conway 73'

  5.7
• 18

  T. Fellows
  45

  J. Sarmiento

  R. McGree 106'

  5.7
• 34

  Welington

  S. Edozie 119'

  6.0
  22

  S. Silvera
• 25

  G. Long
  14

  A. Gilbert
• 4

  F. Downes

  K. Matsuki 66'

  6.8
  27

  S. Hansen

  L. Ayling 119'

  6.0
• 5

  J. Stephens
  25

  G. Edmundson
• 9

  C. Larin

  R. Stewart 84'

  6.0
  32

  J. Wildsmith
• 19

  C. Archer
  15

  F. Munroe

Manager

• T. Eckert

• K. Hellberg

Form

SOU - Form

AllHome

W1-2

D2-2

L2-1

D2-2

W1-3

Goal Scored (Conceded)

10/8

Games over 2.5 goals

5/5

Both teams scored

5/5

MID - Form

AllAway

L0-1

D2-2

W1-0

W5-1

D2-2

Goal Scored (Conceded)

10/6

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Head-to-Head Record

SOU

Last 5 matches

MID

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• Middlesbrough

  4

  -

  0

  Southampton

• Southampton

  1

  -

  1

  Middlesbrough

• Southampton

  1

  -

  1

  Middlesbrough

• Middlesbrough

  2

  -

  1

  Southampton

• Middlesbrough

  1

  -

  2

  Southampton

5

Goals scored

9

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

Form

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Birmingham CityBIR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Blackburn RoversBLB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Bolton WanderersBOL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Bristol CityBRC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	BurnleyBUR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Cardiff CityCAC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Charlton AthleticCHA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Derby CountyDER	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Lincoln CityLIN	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10	MiddlesbroughMID	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	MillwallMIL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Norwich CityNOR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	PortsmouthPOR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
14	Preston North EndPNE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
15	Queens Park RangersQPR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
16	Sheffield UnitedSHU	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
17	Stoke CitySTK	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
18	Swansea CitySWA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
19	WatfordWAT	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
20	West Bromwich AlbionWBA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
21	West Ham UnitedWHU	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	Wolverhampton WanderersWOL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
23	WrexhamWRE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
24	SouthamptonSOU	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-4

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Southampton vs Middlesbrough today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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