# Middlesbrough Championship league performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/middlesbrough-championship-league-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-23T17:22:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Middlesbrough entered a fixture against Bolton Wanderers in the Championship sitting in third place, trailing league leaders Swansea City by one point. Despite missing players such as David Strelec, Rokas Pukstas, and Alfie Jones, the team was considered the favorite heading into the match.

Middlesbrough subsequently secured a 5-1 victory at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, moving to the top of the Championship table. The team established a 3-0 lead before halftime through goals from Aidan Morris, Will Lankshear, and an own goal by Lewis Brunt. Following a goal by Bolton’s Theo Bair, Middlesbrough regained control in the second half with goals from Amario Cozier-Duberry and Lankshear. The win maintained Middlesbrough’s unbeaten league streak.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Middlesbrough move to top of Championship with 5-1 win over Bolton

Middlesbrough secured a decisive 5-1 away victory against Bolton Wanderers, moving to the top of the Championship table.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middlesbrough-move-to-top-of-championship-with-5-1-win-over-bolton

### 2026-10-21: Middlesbrough faces Bolton Wanderers in Championship clash

Middlesbrough aims to reach the top of the Championship table as they face 15th-placed Bolton Wanderers.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middlesbrough-faces-bolton-wanderers-in-championship-clash

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