Middlesbrough will be chasing their third successive victory when United come to town & their return of 59 points so far this season is the best they have produced since their last promotion to the Premier League in the 1997/98 season. If the home side are to record their first league double over the Whites since 1963, they will must beat Leeds at home for the first time since they moved to the Riverside stadium. The last time Boro managed to beat United on home soil, Leeds were Champions in August 2010. The Whites have enjoyed six victories & draws since then, including a 3-2 victory in which a positive Lamine Sakho scored in the coursework of the 2003/04 season.
Alex Bruce and Leigh Bromby are both set to continue on the sidelines as the pair continue to struggle with their injuries. However Aidan White could return to action as they nears recovery from the knock they picked up at home to Southampton last weekend. Paul Robinson could also make his debut for the Whites after the veteran sat it out on the bench at Hull in the coursework of the week giving boss Neil Warnock lots of options at left back.
Danny Webber will be hoping to keep his place in the beginning eleven after earning his first start at the KC stadium on Tuesday night. However the likes of Lloyd Sam and Ramon Nunez are also knocking on the manager's door asking for a chance in the team.
Last Six Meetings:
13th August 2011 – Leeds United 0-1 Middlesbrough
1st January 2011 – Leeds United 1-1 Middlesbrough
16th October 2010 – Middlesbrough 1-2 Leeds United
31st January 2004 – Leeds United 0-3 Middlesbrough
30th August 2003 – Middlesbrough 2-3 Leeds United
15th March 2003 – Leeds United 2-3 Middlesbrough
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