PREVIEW | West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - team news, lineups, predictions | OneFootball

West Bromwich and Middlesbrough face each other this Friday at the The Hawthorns for round 27 of the EFL Championship. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 on Sky Sports Main Event.

West Bromwich will have Eric Ramsay is the dugout for the first time since his appointment. The Baggies have picked up 31 points and currently lie in 18th position. Last time out, they drew 2-2 against Swansea City (The Emirates FA Cup 2025/26).

Middlesbrough have 46 points to their name this season and occupy 2nd position in the table. In their last fixture, Kim Hellberg's team suffered a 3-1 reverse against Fulham (The Emirates FA Cup 2025/26).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Middlesbrough winning 2-1.

Predicted lineups

West Bromwich: Josh Griffiths, George Campbell, Nathaniel Phillips, Chris Mepham, Charlie Taylor, Krystian Bielik, Callum Styles, Karlan Grant, Isaac Price, Mikey Johnston, Aune Heggebø

Middlesbrough: Sol Brynn, Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Adilson Malanda, Matt Targett, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Sam Silvera, Morgan Whittaker, Delano Burgzorg, Tommy Conway

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West Bromwich ( vs Swansea City 2026-01-11): Josh Griffiths, Alfie Gilchrist, Chris Mepham, Krystian Bielik, Charlie Taylor, Ousmane Diakité, Callum Styles, Mikey Johnston, Isaac Price, Daryl Dike, Josh Maja

Middlesbrough ( vs Fulham 2026-01-10): Sol Brynn, Alan Browne, Luke Ayling, Adilson Malanda, Matt Targett, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Alex Gilbert, Sam Silvera, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway