Head coach Jonathan Woodgate certainly has plenty of options, but will be without key players Daniel Ayala and Patrick Roberts for at least another month due to injury. Excluding the club’s long-term absentees, our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked his strongest side, including substitutions. Scroll down and flick through the pages to see if you agree:
9. CAM: Marcus Tavernier
Another young player who recently signed a new deal. Tavernier has started 20 of Boro's last 21 games and can operate through the middle or out wide. Photo: Justin Setterfield
10. ST: Ashley Fletcher
A versatile forward who can play through the middle or move out wide if the side need to tweak their formation. Photo: Jan Kruger
11. ST: Britt Assombalonga
Available again after over a month out with an ankle injury. Has been Boro's top scorer in the past two seasons. Photo: Richard Sellers
12. Sub: Dejan Stojanovic
Signed following Randolph's departure to West Ham. Will have to compete with Pears for the No 1 jersey. Photo: Mario Carlini / Iguana Press