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

The real stuff gets underway today for Albion!
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West Brom’s 2022/23 Championship campaign gets underway today as they take on fellow promotion favourites Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.

Steve Bruce enters his first full season in charge of the Baggies and will hope to better last season’s well below-par campaign which saw Albion finish 10th.

West Bromwich Albion Manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Northampton Town and West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion Manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Northampton Town and West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion Manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Northampton Town and West Bromwich Albion

Here’s all the details ahead of the clash.

When and where is the match?

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The game takes place at Middlesbrough’s home of the Riverside Stadium on Saturday July 30.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 (BST).

Is Middlesbrough vs West Brom on TV?

Yes. Middlesbrough vs West Brom is being shown live on Sky Sports Football with coverage beginning at 17:00.

Alternatively, Albion fans can purchase an audio commentary from WBATV for a one off fee of £2.50.

Team news

West Brom captain Jake Livermore is a doubt for the contest with Steve Bruce revealing that he was suffering with illness ahead of the contest.

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David Button will likely get the nod in goal as number one following the departure of Sam Johnstone and Jed Wallace and John Swift will both get their first competitive starts for Albion.

Latest signing Okay Yokuslu will be out for a while as he catches up on fitness after missing the entirety of pre-season.

Boro will also be without one of their standout players in Paddy McNair, though. The midfielder received a red card in the final game of last year and remains suspended for the first of this.

Head-to-head record

Boro have had the better of the two sides over the years, winning 42 times to the Baggies 34 with 23 draws in between.

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Albion failed to beat Chris Wilder’s side last season, drawing 1-1 at home before losing out 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium.

In fact, the Baggies have just one win in the last eight meetings with Boro ahead of this one.

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