Middlesbrough have the chance to move back into the promotion play-off spots today in what will be their fifth last fixtures of the Championship season.
A win over third placed Huddersfield Town at the Riverside could see Chris Wilder’s team jump above Sheffield United to go sixth, depending on how the Blades get on against Bristol City.
Last time out they managed a draw against second placed Bournemouth to earn a point, with Wilder saying after the match: “We haven’t been given it so it’s ifs, buts and maybes. I don’t think there was much in the game today at all.
“We’ve had a couple of chances, they’ve had a couple of chances.
“I think that epitomizes the game and maybe how the games are going to go from now until the end of the season.
“We’re delighted with the point.
“I believe that they will succeed in getting into the Premier League and for us to haul ourselves in and around the top six, which we are.”
Meanwhile, there is plenty going on behind the scenes at EFL Championship clubs with the summer transfer window fast approaching.
Here are the transfer news stories making the headlines on Monday morning:
1. Millwall lining up loan move for Newcastle prospect
Newcastle United youngster Elliot Anderson is wanted on loan by Millwall for next season after impressing while on-loan at League 2 side Bristol Rovers (The Sun)
2. Stewart puts Sunderland contract talks on hold
Swansea City target Ross Stewart, also wanted by Premier League side Norwich City and Scottish champions Rangers, has put contract talks with current club Sunderland ‘on hold’ (Daily Record)
3. Cottagers eyeing up another winger
League leaders Fulham are considering a move for Burnley winger Dwight McNeil this summer (Daily Mail)
4. Cherries could return for Lawrence
AFC Bournemouth will try a second time to sign Tom Lawrence from Derby County if the Cherries are not promoted to the Premier League (DerbyshireLive)