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Middlesbrough v Millwall Postponed in Championship
Middlesbrough's Championship fixture against Millwall, scheduled for 15 September 2026 at 18:45 UTC, has been postponed. No new date has been announced.
By Charlotte Redford · 3 min read
Middlesbrough's Championship meeting with Millwall has been postponed, with the fixture at the Riverside Stadium called off before the scheduled 18:45 UTC kick-off on 15 September 2026. The English Football League confirmed the postponement, though no reason has been given and no new date has been set.
The match was one of the more closely watched fixtures in the Championship's early-season calendar, pitting a Middlesbrough side with promotion ambitions against a Millwall team known for its durability and awkwardness away from home. Supporters who had planned travel to Teesside, as well as those following the match from south London, were left without a game to attend or watch.
Postponements in the Championship are not unusual, but they are disruptive. The division's schedule is already congested, with 24 clubs playing 46 league matches each, plus cup commitments. Finding a new slot for a rearranged fixture often means pushing a midweek date into an already packed week or accepting a shorter recovery period between matches. For both clubs, that can affect preparation, squad rotation and the rhythm of a season.
Middlesbrough and Millwall will now wait for the EFL to confirm a rearranged date. In the meantime, both clubs' attention turns to their next scheduled fixtures, with the league table continuing to take shape without this result. The postponement also leaves a gap in the matchday schedule that broadcasters and the league will need to address.
For Middlesbrough, the loss of a home fixture is a minor commercial and sporting setback. Home matches bring revenue through tickets, hospitality and matchday spending, and they offer a chance to build momentum in front of a home crowd. For Millwall, the cancellation removes an away trip that would have tested the squad's resilience, though it also offers a brief pause in a demanding run of games.
No further details about the reason for the postponement have been released. The EFL has not indicated when a new date might be announced, and neither club has issued a statement beyond confirmation that the match will not go ahead as planned. Supporters are advised to keep hold of their tickets, which will remain valid for the rearranged fixture once it is scheduled.
The Championship season continues with other fixtures unaffected, but the Middlesbrough–Millwall match now joins the list of games awaiting a new date. Further updates are expected from the EFL and the clubs in due course.
