The last time the two sides faced each other, back in March, Neil Warnock's side secured a hard-fought victory away from home, with Grant Hall and George Saville getting on the score sheet.
Meanwhile, midfielder Sam Morsy has opened up on his decision to leave Boro to join League One side Ipswich Town.
The Egypt international said: “I had no intention of leaving Middlesbrough. Even when I was told they were signing a midfielder I was happy to fight for my place but I think it was made clear from upstairs that they wanted to sell me.
“Initially I said that’s fine if the club wants to sell me but I said I’m staying put. I’d settled in the area, enjoyed my team-mates, enjoyed the coaching staff, it was a great atmosphere and I wanted to stay.”
He continued: “I think when it became apparent I wouldn’t have a fair shot, that’s when I had to look elsewhere.
“It was late on the last day and I knew the manager at Ipswich and had told him earlier in the window there was no interest in leaving the club.
“Usually when I’m at a club I’m fully committed, fully committed to the cause and excited for the season.”
Take a look at the latest news round-up from the Championship, as the build-up to the weekend's action continues:
5. Blades blamed for Collado deal collapse
Reports from Spain have pinned the blame on Sheffield United for the club's failure to land Barcelona midfielder Alex Collado on loan. It has been claimed that the Catalan giants had signed all the necessary paperwork, but the Blades failed to do so. (Sport Witness) Photo: LLUIS GENE
6. Boston fume over Butler's exit
Boston United have alleged that their defender Andy Butler's move to join Peterborough United's coaching team is a "breach of contract", and will be looking to "resolve" the situation with the player and his new club. (BBC Sport) Photo: Nathan Stirk
7. Terriers terminate £8m man's contract
Huddersfield Town have confirmed the release of 25-year-old forward Isaac Mbenza, two years on from an £8m permanent move from Montpellier. The ex-Belgium youth international scored just once in 30 appearances for the Terriers. (BBC Sport) Photo: Alex Davidson
8. Cowley 'turns down' Millwall man
Portsmouth CEO has spoken out on the club opting not to sign heavily-linked midfielder Ben Thompson from Millwall, revealing that manager Danny Cowley felt he had enough options in that area. Thompson played a key role in the Lions' promotion from League One back in 2017. (The News) Photo: Julian Finney