Boro's Under-21s will be aiming to close the gap on the leading pack at Aston Villa on Friday.
Mark Tinkler's side return to action after last week's clash with Newcastle United was washed out.
The last trip to the Midlands proved fruitful 11 days ago with a 4-0 win at Birmingham City in the PL Cup when Ajay Matthews scored twice.
A win at Villa could lift Boro up to seventh in the table while the home side are looking for points to lift them clear of the bottom two sides in the division.
Jack Hannah will captain a side that is likely to include both Law McCabe and AJ Bridge, who were regulars in the senior squad throughout December and January.
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