Boro head into the game having beaten Shrewsbury Town 4-3 in the EFL Cup last weekend, and Neil Warnock will be looking for his defence to tighten up against the Hornets. Meanwhile, the club continues to chase a number of transfer targets. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.
5. Celtic swoop for Doughty
Celtic look to closing in on a move for Charlton Athletic midfielder Alfie Doughty, after reportedly lodging a £400k bid for the youngster who impressed in the Championship with the Addicks last season. (Daily Record) Photo: David Rogers
6. Terriers land Pipa
Huddersfield Town have snapped up 22-year-old defender Pipa from Espanyol. The right-back has been capped at youth level for Spain, and played Europa League football last season. (BBC Sport) Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce
7. Owls face fierce competition for Garner
Man Utd starlet James Garner looks set to be moving closer to leaving the club on loan. Sheffield Wednesday had previously been linked, but the latest report mentions Millwall and Huddersfield as possible destinations. (MEN) Photo: Clive Mason
8. Watford want Brescia defender
Watford and Aston Villa could be set to go head-to-head to land Brescia defender Jhon Chancellor. The 28-year-old has 15 caps for the Venezuela senior side, and stands nearly two metres tall. (Sport Witness) Photo: Tullio M. Puglia