Middlesbrough travel to Coventry City tonight for a key Championship match.
The clash at the Coventry Building Society Arena features the top two teams, with just two points separating them. Boro recently climbed to first place after winning six league matches in a row.
Kim Hellberg’s team has taken advantage of Coventry’s recent struggles and could extend their lead over the Sky Blues with a win tonight.
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 15, 2026
Coventry started strong this season under Frank Lampard but have won only two of their last eight matches.
A win for Coventry would put them back in first place, while a loss would narrow their lead over third-placed Millwall to just three points in the race for automatic promotion.
Middlesbrough team news
The league leaders have no new injury concerns but will miss long-term injured player Darragh Lenihan.
Lenihan remains out, along with fellow defender George Edmundson. Leo Castledine, Alex Bangura, and Alfie Jones are also sidelined.
Middlesbrough predicted lineup
Middlesbrough predicted XI: Brynn; Brittain, Ayling, Malanda, Targett; Browne, Morris, Hackney, McGree; Whittaker, Conway.
What time is kick-off?
Coventry vs Middlesbrough will kick off at the Coventry Building Society Arena at 8pm on Monday, February 16, 2026.
How to watch Coventry vs Middlesbrough
In the UK, viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports Football.
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