Middlesbrough v Stoke City: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

A spot in the third round of this season's EFL Cup is up for grabs at the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday evening as Middlesbrough play host to Championship rivals Stoke City.

Michael Carrick's side, who have taken four points from their opening three league fixtures, stunned Leeds United 3-0 in the previous round, whilst the Potters kept their cup hopes alive with a 2-0 triumph over Carlisle United.

How to watch Middlesbrough v Stoke City and TV channel

Middlesbrough v Stoke City will be shown on the Sky Sports+ channel.

Middlesbrough v Stoke City kick-off time, date and venue

Middlesbrough v Stoke City will kick off at 19:15 (BST) on Tuesday 27th June at Selhurst Park

Middlesbrough v Stoke City stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Stoke City travel to the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday looking to extend their unbeaten four match run against Middlesbrough.

Steven Schumacher's side prevailed in both Championship meetings 2-0 last term, whilst the two encounters during the 2022/23 campaign ended all square.

Boro's last success in this fixture came back in April 2022 when a Matt Crooks double helped the hosts to a 3-1 victory.

Neither of the two sides have enjoyed profitable starts to the new campaign with Stoke recording three points from their opening three league fixtures with Coventry City, Watford and West Bromwich Albion, whilst Michael Carrick's troops are a point better off.

Middlesbrough v Stoke City head-to-head record (H2H)

Middlesbrough wins	43
Draws	25
Stoke City wins	38

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

Middlesbrough v Stoke City team news

Middlesbrough team news

Middlesbrough are still expected to be without Jonny Howson, Tommy Smith, Marcus Forss and Alex Bangura this week as the quartet continue their rehabilitation back from injury.

Striker Josh Coburn could be in-line for a start after impressing against Leeds in the first round, whilst Solomon Brynn is expected to return in goal.

Stoke City team news

Steven Schumacher is expected to make changes to his starting line-up as he seeks a response to Saturday's 2-1 home loss to West Bromwich Albion.

Goalkeeper Frank Fielding starred in the Potters 2-0 round one success over Carlisle and will hope to be included in the North East, whilst Tottenham loanee Ashley Phillips could be handed his debut after joining last week.

The likes of Lewis Baker, Wouter Burger, Ryan Mmaee and Andrew Moran could also be drafted into the XI, as could youngsters Jaden Dixon and Freddie Anderson, both of whom featured against Carlisle in the last round.