Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder makes just one change to the side which started last Saturday's draw at Swansea City, with on-loan Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun replacing Josh Coburn in attack.

Ex-Cardiff skipper Sol Bamba starts in defence.

Nine-goal top scorer Matt Crooks completes a three-match ban having been booked 15 times this season.

Middlesbrough: Daniels; Dijksteel, Bamba, McNair; Jones, Howson (capt), Tavernier, McGree, Bola; Watmore, Balogun.

Subs: Lumley, Hall, Payero, Sporar, Pletier, Connolly, Coburn.

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Good evening and welcome to what could be a significant night in the Championship play-off chase, as Middlesbrough face Cardiff City at the Riverside Stadium.

Any hope of Cardiff pushing for the top six has long since disappeared after a turbulent season for the Welsh club.

But with the finishing line in sight, Middlesbrough are still in the race for the top six.

If they are to get there, the likelihood is that victory is a must tonight.

We'll take you through all the action, but let's start with a look at the teams.

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