Middlesbrough are looking to make it back-to-back league victories for the first time this season away at high-flyers West Brom tonight.
Michael Carrick’s side secured their third win of the season at the weekend after beating struggling Stoke City 2-0.
Ben Doak scored his first goal for Boro in his best performance for the club before Hayden Hackney made sure of the win to move the Teessiders up to eighth and two points off a Championship play-off spot.
Meanwhile, West Brom suffered a surprise defeat away at Sheffield Wednesday but remained at the top of the table despite losing for the first time.
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West Brom vs Middlesbrough kick-off time and date
Boro makes the trip to West Midlands to face Carlos Corberan’s West Brom at The Hawthorns, with kick-off underway at 8:00 PM (BST).
- Date: Tuesday 1 October, 2024
- Stadium: The Hawthorns
- Kick-off time: 8:00 PM (BST)
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How to watch West Brom vs Middlesbrough
Supporters in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 7:30 PM on both channels.
There will also be radio commentary for those unable to watch the game live on BBC Radio Tees.
West Brom vs Middlesbrough stream
Sky Go will be available to watch Boro’s trip to The Hawthorns for those wishing to watch the game while on the go.
Middlesbrough team news
Middlesbrough are still missing several players through injury.
Carrick confirmed that Jonny Howson is close to returning, however, Saturday’s win against Stoke proved too soon for the midfielder.
Dael Fry (pelvis), Darragh Lenihan (ankle), Tommy Smith, Alex Bangura (both Achilles), and Marcus Forss (hamstring), are also missing.
Rav van den Berg returned from injury as a late second-half substitute at the weekend but those in attendance at the Riverside Stadium were surprised to see Tommy Conway and Matt Clarke missing from the squad.
Despite their absence, Carrick told Teesside Live that he is hopeful the pair can return tonight.
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West Brom team news
Forward Daryl Dike is out with an Achilles injury and is unlikely to return before the end of October.
Ex-Boro man Alex Mowatt could also be reintroduced to the starting XI after being brought on in the second half of their surprise defeat against Wednesday.
Carlos Corberan has named an unchanged back four for the past six games and is likely to continue doing so.
West Brom vs Middlesbrough predictions
West Brom are unbeaten at home this season and barring their recent weekend blip, have been flying in the Championship.
Boro meanwhile have lost two of their three away games, but with the chance to move into the play-off places at stake, confidence will be high amongst the Teessiders.
This will be Middlesbrough’s biggest game of the season and they will have to be at their very best to return to the Riverside Stadium with three points.