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.
5. LB: Marc Bola
Another new signing who has received a run in the side recently. Bola has come up against some tricky opponents in recent weeks but has stuck to his task. Photo: Frank Reid
6. CDM: Adam Clayton
A key player in Woodgate's side especially when the two midfielders in front of him are encouraged to get forward, Photo: Frank Reid
7. CM: Lewis Wing
Showed some good flashes against Reading last week when the side were transitioning from defence to attack. Photo: Getty Images
8. CM: Paddy McNair
The midfielder was Boro's biggest threat going forward against the Royals as he continued his impressive start to the season. Photo: Getty Images