Middlesbrough v Southampton LIVE: Text commentary of Championship play-off semi-final first leg
How it ended within the Championshipprinted at 11:50 BST
Middlesbrough v Southampton (12:30 BST)
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There actually was not rather a lot to separate these two sides after 46 video games within the Championship common season.
Both have been tied on 80 factors however Southampton completed above Middlesbrough by one objective on objective distinction.
The Saints netted 10 extra objectives (82) than Boro (72), however it was Middlesbrough who have been stronger defensively with 47 objectives conceded to Southampton’s 56.
The return legs and closing are as follows:
Monday, May 11: Millwall v Hull City (20:00 BST, 0-0 on agg)
Tuesday, 12 May: Southampton v Middlesbrough (20:00 BST)
Saturday, May 23: Championship play-off closing at Wembley Stadium (kick-off time TBC)
