How to watch Middlesbrough v Southampton – TV channel, kick-off time and live streams
Make sure you know where to tune in for the Championship play-off semi-final
Middlesbrough v Southampton is one of the most pivotal English football fixtures of the weekend, with both sides vying for promotion.
Coventry City and Ipswich Town are already heading to the Premier League. That leaves one spot – and it’s between Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough, and Hull City.
It’s too close to call if it’ll be Middlesbrough or Southampton. The Boro are coming off the back of a draw against Wrexham, while the Saints beat Preston 1-0 earlier this week.
If you want to know when and where to stream the game this weekend, you’re in the right place.
When is Middlesbrough v Southampton?
Middlesbrough v Southampton is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.
You can find other information about other matches and their kick-off times in our live football on TV guide.
Middlesbrough v Southampton kick-off time
Middlesbrough v Southampton will kick off at 12:30pm UK time.
You can also watch full coverage of the championship play-off semi-final from 11:30am.
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What TV channel is Middlesbrough v Southampton on?
You can watch the Middlesbrough v Southampton game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports UHD.
If you’re not already a Sky subscriber, you have two options. You can add all Sky Sports channels – including F1 and golf coverage – to your package for just £22 per month. You can also get the “ultimate” bundle for £35 per month, which includes Netflix.
If you don’t want to commit to Sky, there’s NOW TV. If you’re willing to commit to six months, you can get Sky Sports for £27.99 per month (and pay an extra £9 for 4K Ultra HD if you want crystal-clear footie).
Where to live stream Middlesbrough v Southampton online
Sky customers can stream the game live via the Sky Go app.
Not only is Sky Go included with your subscription at no extra cost, but it’s available on a wide range of phones, tablets, and other devices. You can download the app if you have an Apple, Android, or Windows device, and you can access it via a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
Similarly, if you have a NOW TV plan, you can stream the game live via its app. NOW TV offers a day membership for £14.99 too, if you just want to watch one game.
Middlesbrough v Southampton head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2026 | Middlesbrough v Southampton | 4-0 |
| September 27, 2025 | Southampton v Middlesbrough | 1-1 |
| March 29, 2024 | Southampton v Middlesbrough | 1-1 |
| September 23, 2023 | Middlesbrough v Southampton | 2-1 |
| May 13, 2017 | Middlesbrough v Southampton | 1-2 |
Can you listen on the radio?
Unfortunately, the game isn’t available via any national radio stations. However, you should check your local stations for more information.
Latest odds
Middlesbrough are the favourites to win (according to Oddschecker), with odds of 11/8.
Southampton have odds of 47/20. However, you should check individual bookmakers for up-to-date information.
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