Sheffield United v Middlesbrough

Published on: 12 February 2019

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Sheffield United are without versatile defender Chris Basham for the visit of Middlesbrough because of suspension.

On-loan Marvin Johnson is unable to face his parent club, but Scott Hogan should return after that ruling prevented him from being involved at Aston Villa on Friday.

Middlesbrough will assess the fitness of striker Britt Assombalonga, after he passed a test before the Leeds game.

Midfielder Mo Besic is also targeting a recall after a spell on the bench.

Match facts

Sheffield United's 2-1 win at Bramall Lane last season is their only victory in their last five league matches against Middlesbrough, who have won the other four. Boro have won just once in nine away matches at Bramall Lane in all competitions, a 2-1 win in April 2011 under Tony Mowbray. The Blades are unbeaten in the 12 home league games they have played on a Wednesday since losing 1-0 to Norwich City in March 1993. Boro, who lost at Newport in the FA Cup fourth round replay, have lost consecutive away games in all competitions under Tony Pulis only once previously, to Norwich and Cardiff in February 2018. Since the start of 2016-17, Sheffield United have won 70% of their home league games when Billy Sharp has started (35/50) compared to just 27% when he hasn't started (3/11). Britt Assombalonga has scored three of Middlesbrough's last four away Championship goals, all as a substitute.

Source: bbc.com

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