1987–88 Middlesbrough F.C. season
| 1987-88 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Bruce Rioch |
| Football League Second Division | 3rd (promoted) |
| FA Cup | 4th round |
| League Cup | 2nd round |
| Simod Cup | 1st round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Bernie Slaven All: Bernie Slaven |
| Highest home attendance | Home: 27,645 (vs Leicester City) Away: 34,186 (vs Leeds United) |
| Lowest home attendance | Home: 9,344 (vs Swindon Town) Away: 5,603 (vs Shrewsbury Town) |
During the 1987–88 season, Middlesbrough participated in the Football League Second Division following their promotion the previous season. They were promoted to the First Division at the end of the season having finished third in the league and winning the play-offs.