The Teessiders are unbeaten in four league matches following Saturday’s goalless draw with Reading, while the Robins sit top of the Championship after five games.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has picked the side he would start – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see if you agree:

. MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Britt Assombalonga, Paddy McNair and Marcus Tavernier of Middlesbrough stand over a free-kick during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and AFC Bournemouth at Riverside Stadium on September 19, 2020 in Middlesbrough, England. Middlesbrough Football Club are allowing limited number of spectators (1000) to be in attendance as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions are eased. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Britt Assombalonga, Paddy McNair and Marcus Tavernier of Middlesbrough. Photo: Alex Pantling

. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Kept his first clean sheet of the season in the draw with Reading last time out. Photo: Alex Pantling

. RB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Moved to right-back in a back four against Reading and looked comfortable. Has also impressed in a back three. Photo: Richard Heathcote

. CB: Paddy McNair
Has the attributes to perform well at centre-back while his deliveries from set-pieces and open play are always a threat. Photo: Getty Images

5. LB: Marc Bola
Has produced two impressive performances on the left side of defence and has justified his place in the side. Photo: Getty Images

6. CM: Jonny Howson
Was unfortunate not to score his second goal in as many games after his strike against Reading was disallowed for offside. Photo: Getty Images

7. CM: Sam Morsy
Has started the side's last two games and produced some tenacious performances in midfield. Photo: Alex Pantling

8. CM: George Saville
Has started every league game under Warnock in a box-to-box midfield role Photo: Clive Brunskill