2019-20 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Wigan Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Wigan kick off? Tuesday 20th August, 2019 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Wigan being played? Riverside Stadium
What is the weather forecast for Middlesbrough vs Wigan? Cloudy, 14c
What television channel is Middlesbrough vs Wigan on? Sky have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking the Sky Sports schedule
Where can I stream Middlesbrough vs Wigan? If the match is televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Wigan?
Middlesbrough – https://tickets.mfc.co.uk/
Wigan – https://wiganathletic.com/tickets
What was the score when the teams last met? Wigan 0-0 Middlesbrough
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Randolph; Dijksteel, Ayala, Shotton, Friend; Howson, Wing, McNair; Johnson, Assombalonga, Fletcher
Unavailable: Fry (Injured)
Doubtful: Coulson (Injured), Gestede (Injured)
WIGAN
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Marshall; Byrne, Dunkley, Fox, Robinson; MacLeod, Morsy; Jacobs, Evans, Naismith; Moore
Unavailable: Williams (Suspended), Windass (Injured)
Doubtful: Garner (Injured), Pilkington (Injured)
MATCH ANALYSIS
Middlesbrough's new manager Jonathan Woodgate is in desperate need of a win to get his campaign moving and there is no kinder fixture than hosting Wigan Athletic, who have conceded at least twice in six of their last eight away matches in the league and had the worst away record last season.
