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Middlesbrough’s near six-month wait highlights key area for Kim Hellberg’s side to improve

Kim Hellberg needs to find more consistency from his Middlesbrough side

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:59 PM
Middlesbrough’s near six-month wait highlights key area for Kim Hellberg’s side to improve
Key Things to Know
  • Craig Johns argues Middlesbrough must improve in-game consistency after nearly six months without winning both halves of a match.
  • Middlesbrough have dropped seven points from winning positions at halftime across eight Championship fixtures this season.
  • Kim Hellberg's side sits third in the Championship table, level on points with second-placed West Ham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Teesside Live's Craig Johns argues that Middlesbrough must address their lack of in-game consistency after failing to win both halves of any Championship match in almost six months. Kim Hellberg's side last won both halves against Watford in April, and dropping seven points from winning halftime positions has highlighted lingering game-management issues.

Despite sitting third and level on points with second-placed West Ham, Middlesbrough have struggled during difficult phases within matches. Hellberg has targeted better decision-making and composure under pressure from his young squad ahead of their upcoming fixture against Wolves.

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