The Teessiders haven’t won for eight league games and will be the underdogs at the Riverside Stadium. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the starting XI he would choose to face the Whites – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see if you agree with his selections:
5. CB: George Friend
Produced a better performance at Barnsley after making his first-team comeback against Luton. Photo: Tony Marshall
6. LWB: Hayden Coulson
Was left on the bench against Barnsley. Provides an attacking outlet on the left flank. Photo: Alex Davidson
7. CM: Adam Clayton
Has been left out of the side in recent weeks but can provide some defensive security. Photo: Alex Davidson
8. CM: George Saville
Played well alongside Clayton over the Christmas period when he was given licence to get further forward. Photo: James Chance