How to watch today's Middlesbrough vs Burnley Championship game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Burnley head to Middlesbrough this Sunday in the Championship, still harboring hopes of clinching an automatic promotion spot.

Scott Parker's squad, fresh off an impressive 2-0 triumph over Sheffield United on Boxing Day, has displayed remarkable form since their drop from the Premier League. Their robust defensive displays have been pivotal in securing key results throughout the campaign.

Over the past 11 seasons, Burnley has experienced the highs and lows of three relegations and three promotions. This term, they're locked in a fierce battle with Sheffield United, Leeds, and Sunderland for the two coveted automatic promotion slots. While the Clarets may ultimately have to settle for a play-off berth, they'll be eager to collect maximum points in this encounter to keep the pressure on their promotion rivals.

Middlesbrough narrowly missed out on a top-six finish last season and have reached the play-offs twice in the past seven campaigns. Under Michael Carrick's guidance, they’ve been prolific in attack but have struggled to shore up their defense. Their recent Boxing Day clash against Sheffield Wednesday ended in a dramatic 3-3 stalemate, where they squandered a three-goal lead.

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How to watch Middlesbrough vs Burnley online - TV channels & live streams

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Middlesbrough vs Burnley kick-off time

Championship - Championship

29 Dec 2024 - 20:00

Riverside Stadium

The Championship match between Middlesbrough and Burnley will be played at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England.

It will kick off at 8:00 GMT on Sunday, December 29, in the UK.

Team news & squads

Middlesbrough vs Burnley lineups

MID

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

BUR

23

T. Glover

30

Neto Borges

25

G. Edmundson

15

A. Dijksteel

6

D. Fry

4

D. Barlaser

10

D. Burgzorg

50

B. Doak

7

H. Hackney

20

F. Azaz

9

E. Latte Lath

1

J. Trafford

6

C. Egan-Riley

5

M. Esteve

12

B. Humphreys

14

C. Roberts

8

J. Brownhill

29

J. Laurent

28

H. Mejbri

24

J. Cullen

11

J. Anthony

19

Z. Flemming

4-2-3-1

Burnley

MID

-Line up

• 23

  T. Glover

• 30

  Neto Borges

  81’

• 25

  G. Edmundson

  2’

• 15

  A. Dijksteel

• 6

  D. Fry

• 4

  D. Barlaser

• 10

  D. Burgzorg

  73’

• 50

  B. Doak

  73’

• 7

  H. Hackney

• 20

  F. Azaz

• 9

  E. Latte Lath

Substitutes

• 8

  R. McGree

  73’

• 17

  M. Hamilton

• 5

  M. Clarke

• 14

  A. Gilbert

• 11

  I. Jones

  73’

• 27

  L. Engel

  81’

• 49

  L. McCabe

• 41

  H. Hunt

• 51

  S. Connor

Manager

• M. Carrick

BUR

-Line up

• 1

  J. Trafford

• 6

  C. Egan-Riley

• 5

  M. Esteve

• 12

  B. Humphreys

• 14

  C. Roberts

  83’

• 8

  J. Brownhill

  90’

• 29

  J. Laurent

• 28

  H. Mejbri

  67’

• 24

  J. Cullen

  54’

• 11

  J. Anthony

  81’

• 19

  Z. Flemming

  80’

Substitutes

• 9

  J. Rodriguez

  80’

• 16

  J. Egan

• 32

  V. Hladky

• 23

  Lucas Pires

• 17

  L. Foster

  90’

• 37

  A. Hountondji

• 7

  J. Sarmiento

  67’

• 4

  J. Worrall

• 30

  L. Koleosho

  81’

  86’

Manager

• S. Parker

Middlesbrough team news

The hosts will be without goalkeeper Sol Brynn, who sustained a shoulder injury in that match. Tom Glover, who replaced Brynn off the bench, is now set to make his first start of the season.

Middlesbrough will also miss Rav van den Berg, who is serving a one-match suspension following a red card, while Tommy Conway faces a fitness test after a hamstring issue. Additionally, George Edmundson, Aidan Morris, Seny Dieng, Luke Ayling, and Jonny Howson remain unavailable due to injuries.

Burnley team news

Burnley has their own set of injury woes, with Manuel Benson, Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer, Enock Agyei, Nathan Redmond, and Mike Tresor all sidelined. Meanwhile, Brighton loanee Jeremy Sarmiento faces a late assessment after missing the last two games due to injury.

One player Burnley will be counting on is Josh Brownhill, who is in red-hot form, having scored in each of their last three outings. The midfielder will be key to the Clarets’ push for a vital victory at the Riverside Stadium.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

MID

Last 5 matches

BUR

0

Wins

2

Draws

3

Wins

• 6 Dec 2024

  Burnley

  1

  -

  1

  Middlesbrough

• 7 Apr 2023

  Middlesbrough

  1

  -

  2

  Burnley

• 17 Dec 2022

  Burnley

  3

  -

  1

  Middlesbrough

• 8 Apr 2017

  Middlesbrough

  0

  -

  0

  Burnley

• 26 Dec 2016

  Burnley

  1

  -

  0

  Middlesbrough

3

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Championship news
• Middlesbrough team page
• Burnley team page
• Football on TV in the UK