About Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough Football Club is a professional football club based in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1876, it is one of the oldest professional clubs in the country and has spent most of its history competing in the top two tiers of English football. The club plays its home matches at the Riverside Stadium, where it moved in 1995 after leaving Ayresome Park, its previous home for over 90 years.

Historically, Middlesbrough have had periods of success and struggle. Their highest league finish came in 1913–14 when they finished third in the top division. The club was also a founding member of the Premier League in 1992 and has spent multiple spells in the top flight, although it has also experienced relegations and financial difficulties, including a near-collapse in the 1980s before being saved by new ownership.

In modern times, Middlesbrough’s major achievements include winning the League Cup in 2004, their first major trophy, and reaching the UEFA Cup final in 2006. The club has continued to move between the Premier League and the Championship, maintaining a competitive presence in English football. Despite ups and downs, it remains a well-supported club with a strong regional identity and ambitions to return to the top level.