Just a point separates the two sides ahead of kick-off after Boro dropped into the Championship’s bottom three last weekend. Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would play against the Addicks – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree with his selections:
1. GK: Aynsley Pears
Was backed by Woodgate after the late equaliser against Nottingham Forest. Started the move for Boro's second goal in the 2-2 draw. Photo: Bradley Collyer
2. RB: Jonny Howson
Produced another solid performance against Forest on the right of a back four. Photo: Alex Livesey
3. CB: Harold Moukoudi
Impressed against Forest when he kept Lewis Grabban on the fringes for most of the game. Assisted Boro's first goal for Rudy Gestede to equalise. Photo: Julian Finney
4. CB: Ryan Shotton
Has been one of Boro's better players in recent weeks after recovering from injury. Photo: Getty Images