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Next Game: Hull City vs. Middlesbrough - Friday, December 5 at 8pm in Championship
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Coventry City | 18 | 32 | 43 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 18 | 5 | 33 |
| 3 | Millwall | 18 | -3 | 31 |
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Preview:Middlesbrough vs Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 09:32
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Middlesbrough, Swansea City announce new head coaches at same time amid Kim Hellberg U-turn
Middlesbrough and Swansea City announce their respective new head coaches at the same time amid Kim Helleberg allegedly rejecting one of the clubs for the other.Nov 24, 13:58
Preview:Middlesbrough vs Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 23, 18:35
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Preview:Oxford United vs Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Oxford United and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 20, 22:46
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Longest Premier League bans in history: Mykhaylo Mudryk, Joey Barton, Eric Cantona
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Next Middlesbrough, Swansea City manager: Kim Hellberg to leave Hammarby for which Championship club?
Hammarby head coach Kim Hellberg allegedly decides which Championship to join amid interest from the likes of Swansea City and Middlesbrough.Nov 17, 10:04
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Wolves confirm Rob Edwards as new head coach, Jeff Shi makes "refresh" vow after Premier League slump
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm the appointment of Rob Edwards as the club's new head coach.Nov 12, 14:03
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Next Middlesbrough manager: Carlos Corberan reacts to Championship speculation amid Valencia struggles
Valencia head coach Carlos Corberan reacts to speculation linking him with a return to the Championship at a time when Middlesbrough are considering their options to replace Rob Edwards.Nov 10, 11:44
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Next Wolves manager: Middlesbrough 'make decision' over Rob Edwards role for Birmingham City Championship fixture
Middlesbrough reportedly make a major decision regarding the future of head coach Rob Edwards amid interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers.Nov 8, 11:13
Next Wolves manager latest: Rob Edwards boost after 'sounding out' four foreign managers
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Preview:Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 12:05
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Next Wolves manager: New 'leading candidate' after Gary O'Neil withdrawal, ex-Premier League bosses 'not serious contenders'
A new leading candidate allegedly emerges for the Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach role after the withdrawal from the race of former boss Gary O'Neil.Nov 4, 09:54
Next Wolves manager: Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards responds to Molineux return speculation
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards responds to speculation linking him with the vacant head coach role at Wolverhampton Wanderers.Nov 3, 15:17
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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Leicester City and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 2, 17:57
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Preview:Watford vs Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 30, 19:51
Preview:Middlesbrough vs Wrexham - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
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