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League table not so much the focus for Kim Hellberg but one Middlesbrough record is

Ten games into the season, Kim Hellberg isn't focusing so much on the league table - but one record encourages him

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
League table not so much the focus for Kim Hellberg but one Middlesbrough record is
Key Things to Know
  • Kim Hellberg is focusing on Middlesbrough's two points per game ratio rather than their league position.
  • Middlesbrough sit second in the Championship with 21 points from their first 10 matches.
  • Boro are preparing to host 18th-place Cardiff City in a Championship fixture.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kim Hellberg stated he is focusing on Middlesbrough's points-per-game record rather than their position in the Championship table. Second-place Boro have accumulated 21 points from their opening ten matches, keeping them above a target rate of two points per game following consecutive victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke City.

Hellberg praised his squad for overcoming offseason departures and a shortened break ahead of hosting Cardiff City. He acknowledged Cardiff as a dangerous, possession-oriented side that creates numerous chances, while affirming that Middlesbrough will maintain their dominant, high-pressing tactical approach regardless of the opponent.

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