Middlesbrough face a tricky test as they welcome Blackburn Rovers to the Riverside Stadium.

Confidence will be high among Neil Warnock's side following the midweek victory over Nottingham Forest.

As for Tony Mowbray's side the hope will be that a positive result move them up towards the chasing pack for the play-offs.

Here's everything you need to know as the two sides prepare to face off.

Recent results

Middlesbrough last 6 - (WLLWLW)

From most recent - Nottingham Forest 1-2 Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough 0-1 Birmingham City, Brentford 2-1 Middlesbrough, Wycombe 1-3 Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Middlesbrough, Birmingham 1-4 Middlesbrough.

Blackburn Rovers last 6 - (DLWLDL)

From most recent - Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Doncaster Rovers, Birmingham City 0-2 Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield 2-1 Blackburn Rovers, Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers.

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League standing

Middlesbrough - 7th, won 11, drawn 6, lost 7, scored 30, conceded 20, points 39.

Blackburn Rovers - 12th, won 9, drawn 6, lost 9, scored 39, conceded 28, points 33.

Last time out

Middlesbrough 1-1 Blackburn Rovers - Hayden Coulson; Lewis Travers - February 1 2020.

Team news

Middlesbrough: Grant Hall (Achilles), Marcus Browne (cruciate ligament), Ashley Fletcher (hamstring) miss out.

Blackburn Rovers: Sam Gallagher (back) doubtful, Joe Rankin-Costello out.

Where can I watch Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event.

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