Following last weekend’s 1-0 win over Reading at the Riverside stadium, our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start against the Bluebirds at the Cardiff City Stadium. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree with his starting XI.
1. GK: Darren Randolph
Kept his second clean sheet of the season after an excellent performance against Reading. Photo: Lewis Storey
2. RB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Is receiving a run in the team following an injury to Jonny Howson and has improved with each match. Photo: Getty Images
3. CB: Ryan Shotton
After a shaky start to the season, the defender has looked far more assure in recent weeks. He was excellent against Reading last time out. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Dael Fry
The 22-year-old is likely to captain the side for the third match running due to George Friend's injury setback. Photo: Getty Images