Middlesbrough vs West Ham, 24 April 2027, Championship: form, head-to-head and match facts

Middlesbrough host league leaders West Ham at the Riverside, hoping to close the narrow two‑point gap that separates them in the table. The Boro sit fifth with 13 points from six games, boasting four wins, a draw and a single loss while scoring 12 and conceding eight. West Ham sit top on 14 points, also from six fixtures, unbeaten in four matches and holding a superior goal difference after netting 20 and letting in just nine. The last encounter between the two saw the hosts finish level, setting the stage for a tightly contested showdown that could see Middlesbrough leapfrog the Hammers if they can replicate their solid defensive record.