Middlesbrough vs Leicester Team News and Confirmed Lineups
Middlesbrough Team News
In terms of the home side’s situation, Middlesbrough are currently runners-up in the Championship with 62 points. Under manager Kim Helberg, Boro hit their stride in 2026 with six consecutive league wins in a row. Helberg’s use of relationism has caught the eye of many, with his side cutting through the opposition’s centre with ease. However, despite this form, they also recently lost to Coventry and drew with relegation candidates Oxford United. With the game between the two sides being incredibly competitive back in November, is this the chance for City to pick up a first league win since January 5?
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As for their injury issues, the likes of Alex Bangura, Alfie Jones and Leo Castledine have all been absent recently. The setback for the latter is perhaps the most frustrating as he recently made the move to Riverside after an excellent first half of the season for Huddersfield.
Leicester City Team News
Following Saturday’s draw, Rowett provided his thoughts on the much-improved second-half performance:
“When that confidence comes back, you can see how good the players are and how good a team we can be.”
In terms of injuries, City have been plagued in recent weeks. Both Abdul Fatawu and Jordan Ayew missed out against Stoke, whilst the likes of Jordan James, Hamza Choudhury and Aaron Ramsey have been out for several weeks. To make matters worse, Victor Kristiansen was brought off after 39 minutes at the weekend, which further reduces the competition at full-back.
It was a promising start to life under Rowett. If the Foxes can emulate that second-half performance, then the likelihood of relegation becomes smaller and smaller.
Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup
Brynn
Malanda
Brittian
Ayling
Targett
Morris
Browne
Hackney
McGree
Whittaker
Conway
Subs:Wildsmith, Fry, Strelec, Gilbert, Munroe, Sene, Hansen, Ibeh, Sarmiento
Leicester Confirmed Lineup
Begovic
Periera
Okoli
Nelson
Thomas
Skipp
Winks
Reid
Mukasa
Mavididi
Daka
Subs: Stolarczyk . Gray, Aluko, Aribo, Page, Monga, Richards, Fatawu , Daka