What channel is Middlesbrough vs West Brom on? Kick-off time, TV & stream details, latest team news

It’s entering must win territory for the Baggies as they aim to stay within the play-off picture
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West Brom are back in midweek Championship action when they travel to the Riverside Stadium to take on fellow promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough on Tuesday evening.

After a dismal showing at Luton Town on Saturday which saw them fail to score for a fifth successive match, it’s become quickly apparent to Steve Bruce just how much of a tough task lies ahead of him.

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The aim is still very much promotion for him and the Baggies but recent results and performances show that this team are currently a long way from achieving that goal.

With stakes high for both teams going into this one, here’s all the information you need ahead of the contest.

Jed Steer punches the ball away against West Bromwich Albion on SaturdayJed Steer punches the ball away against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday
Jed Steer punches the ball away against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday

When and where is the match?

The Championship fixture between Middlesbrough and West Brom will take place on Tuesday February 22 at Boro’s Riverside Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 (GMT).

Is Middlesbrough vs West Brom on TV?

Yes. Middlesbrough vs West Brom is one of six Championship fixtures being shown live on Sky Sports on Tuesday evening.

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You can pick the game of your choosing by going to Sky Sports Football, clicking the red button and choosing one of the six options. Coverage will begin around five minutes prior to kick-off.

Sky Sports customers can also stream the game using the Sky Go app.

Who is the match referee?

Michael Salisbury will referee the contest on Tuesday evening.

Adrian Holmes and Wade Smith will be running the line whilst David Webb is on fourth official duties.

Team news

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Jake Livermore will serve the third of his four match ban on Tuesday evening following the straight red card he received against Sheffield United.

Daryl Dike remains a long-term absentee whilst Dara O’Shea could be awarded his first start of the season following the recovery of his own long-term injury.

Matt Crooks will be unavailable for Boro after an accumulation of yellow cards but Andraz Sporar could return if he recovers from illness.

Referee Leigh Doughty shows a red card to West Bromwich Albion's Jake Livermore against Sheffield United: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.Referee Leigh Doughty shows a red card to West Bromwich Albion's Jake Livermore against Sheffield United: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.
Referee Leigh Doughty shows a red card to West Bromwich Albion's Jake Livermore against Sheffield United: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Form guide

Middlesbrough: LWDDWL

West Brom: WLLLDL

Head-to-head record

The Baggies recent record against Middlesbrough isn’t much to shout about.

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West Brom have just one win over Boro in more than a decade, a 1-0 win at the Riverside back in 2019.

Away from that, their last victory came at the Hawthorns back in April 2010 - Simon Cox and Roman Bednar handing the already-promoted Baggies a 2-0 win on that day.

Betting odds

Middlesbrough: 5/4

Draw: 9/4

West Brom: 11/5

Correct as of Monday 21 February

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