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Middlesbrough
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
7
⚽
Lankshear
9
↓46′
Conway
8
↓78′
McGree
11
⚽↓85′
Cozier-Duberry
6
↓46′
Berhalter
10
Morris
30
↓46′
Borges
4
Phillips
12
Ayling
2
Brittain
1
Vitek
Bench (9)
Jeremy Sarmiento ↑46′ · Max Arfsten ↑46′ · Kyle Joseph ↑46′ · Myles Peart-Harris ↑78′ · David Strelec ↑85′ · Sam Byram · Leo Castledine · Solomon Brynn · Rokas Pukstas
Coach · Kim Hellberg
Match Preview
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-13 18:58 UTC
Middlesbrough and Millwall seek consistency at the Riverside
Middlesbrough enter Tuesday night’s clash at the Riverside Stadium buoyed by a high-scoring victory, looking to build momentum against a Millwall side eager to wash away the disappointment of a recent league defeat. The Championship encounter, scheduled for 15 September 2026, pits two teams with contrasting recent trajectories against one another as they navigate the early stages of the season.
The attacking threat of Will Lankshear
All eyes will be on the Middlesbrough front line, where Will Lankshear has been in clinical form. Having netted seven goals in his last nine appearances, he remains the primary danger man for a Millwall defence that has faced significant challenges on the road recently. His partnership with Tommy Conway will be expected to test the visitors from the opening whistle.
Millwall’s search for a defensive reset
Millwall head into the match following a difficult outing at Blackburn Rovers, a result that has reportedly left the squad in a discontented mood. The visitors will need to rediscover the defensive solidity that saw them keep clean sheets in half of their last ten matches if they are to survive the pressure at the Riverside. With the absence of Josh Coburn due to injury, the attacking burden will fall on the likes of Lyndon Dykes and Tairyk Arconte to provide a necessary spark.
Team news and expected lineups
For the hosts, the expected XI features Radek Vitek in goal, supported by a back four of Neto Borges, Alfie Jones, Adilson Malanda, and Callum Brittain. The midfield engine room is expected to be anchored by Aidan Morris and Sebastian Berhalter, with Riley McGree and Amario Cozier-Duberry providing the creative width.
Millwall, meanwhile, face a testing period with key absences, including Casper de Norre and Lukas Bornhoeft Jensen. The expected XI for the visitors includes Max Crocombe in goal, with a defensive unit consisting of Zak Sturge, Jake Cooper, Caleb Taylor, and Jordi Osei-Tutu. Jenson Metcalfe is expected to feature in the midfield alongside Derek Mazou-Sacko and Romain Esse.
Recent history and competitive context
Meetings between these two sides have often been tight affairs, with Millwall claiming a 2-1 victory at this venue back in April 2026. However, Middlesbrough have enjoyed success in this fixture previously, including a 3-0 win in August 2025. As both teams look to establish their footing in the Championship, this match serves as a pivotal opportunity to secure three points and climb the table.
Millwall
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
13
⚽↓56′
Dykes
10
Neghli
7
⚽↓75′
Arconte
17
↓84′
Sykes
14
↓75′
Metcalfe
49
Mazou-Sacko
3
↓84′
Sturge
5
Cooper
6
Taylor
2
Osei-Tutu
15
Crocombe
Bench (18)
Elkan Baggott ↑56′ · Daniel Kelly ↑75′ · Zak Lovelace ↑75′ · Luke Cundle ↑84′ · Yanis Issoufou ↑84′ · Luke Cundle ↑84′ · Danny Batth · Filip Marschall · Tristan Parkes · Mihailo Ivanovic · Mathis Servais · Alfie Doughty · Tristan Crama · Lukas Bornhoeft Jensen · Josh Coburn · Casper de Norre · Massimo Luongo · Ryan Leonard
Coach · Alex Neil
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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