League position
Full tableFootball League First Division 1997-98 · 2 of 24
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nott'm ForestNottingham Forest | 46 | +40 | 94 |
| 2 | MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough | 46 | +36 | 91 |
| 3 |  SunderlandSunderland | 46 | +36 | 90 |
| 4 |  CharltonCharlton Athletic | 46 | +31 | 88 |
| 5 |  IpswichIpswich Town | 46 | +34 | 83 |
| 6 |  Sheff UtdSheffield United | 46 | +15 | 74 |
| 7 |  BirminghamBirmingham City | 46 | +25 | 74 |
1997-98 results
All matchesNo results recorded in 1997-98.
Season history
All seasonsLeague
| Season | Competition | Pos | Movement | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27now | Championship | 2 | 21 | |
| ⋯ 26 seasons ⋯ | ||||
| 1999-00 | Premier League | 12 | 52 | |
| 1998-99 | Premier League | 9 | 51 | |
| 1997-98 | Football League First Division | 2 | ↑ | 91 |
| 1996-97 | Premier League | 19 | ↓ | 39 |
| 1995-96 | Premier League | 12 | 43 | |
Ground
- Burnley · Turf Moor
- Preston North End · Deepdale
- Blackburn Rovers · Ewood Park
- Bolton Wanderers · Toughsheet Community Stadium
- Sheffield United · Bramall Lane
- Lincoln City · LNER Stadium
- Wrexham · STōK Cae Ras
- Stoke City · bet365 Stadium
- Derby County · Pride Park Stadium
- Norwich City · Carrow Road
- Wolverhampton Wanderers · Molineux Stadium
- West Bromwich Albion · The Hawthorns
- Birmingham City · St Andrew's Stadium
- Watford · Vicarage Road
- Swansea City · Swansea.com Stadium
- West Ham United · London Stadium
- Queens Park Rangers · MATRADE Loftus Road
- Charlton Athletic · The Valley
- Millwall · The Den
- Cardiff City · Cardiff City Stadium
- Bristol City · Ashton Gate Stadium
- Southampton · St. Mary's Stadium
- Portsmouth · Fratton Park
Generated summary
Overview
Middlesbrough Football Club is a professional football team based in Middlesbrough, England. Founded in 1876, the team plays its home matches at the Riverside Stadium, which has a seating capacity of approximately 34,000.
History
Middlesbrough was established in the late 19th century and has a rich history within English football. The club has experienced various eras of success and has been a part of both the top and lower tiers of English football.
Achievements
Middlesbrough has not secured any titles in the Championship but has finished as runners-up on two occasions. As of the 2025-26 season, the team is competing in the Championship and is currently placed 2nd.
Rivalries
Middlesbrough has notable rivalries with clubs such as Sunderland and Newcastle United, stemming from geographical and historical contexts. Matches against these teams, known as the Tees-Wear derby and the Tyne-Tees derby respectively, attract significant local interest.
Generated by gpt-4o-mini · 6 Apr 2026 · from Almanac data
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