Middlesbrough host Sunderland in the Championship on Monday evening, in a game that will be broadcast on terrestrial TV.

As part of the EFL's new broadcast deal with Sky Sports, five games are being shown on ITV between now and the end of the season, with this one following Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday last month. Boro will be hoping to get back to winning ways on home turf in the game, after last weekend's defeat to Preston North End.

With games being played over the weekend ahead of this game, Boro know that they can climb back up to fifth, leapfrogging West Brom and Blackburn Rovers, if they do manage to beat their north east rivals on home turf, avenging the 1-0 defeat they suffered at the Stadium of Light earlier in the season. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

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When is Middlesbrough vs Sunderland?

The game takes place today, Monday, February 3, 2025 and gets under way at 8 pm. Inconveniently, the game is taking place on transfer deadline day, with Boro still active in the market in the final days of the window. They are blessed to have a coaching team and recruitment team, meaning head coach Michael Carrick can keep the majority of his focus on the match.

Is Middlesbrough vs Sunderland on TV?

Yes. Sky Sports selected this match for live broadcast and it will be on Sky Sports Football on Monday evening, with coverage starting at 7 pm. However, as part of that new broadcast deal, the game is also being shown for free on terrestrial TV, with ITV4 having live coverage at the same time. Their coverage gets under way at 7.30 pm. On top of that, you can also come to the Teesside Live website where we'll have our usual match-day coverage, with a live blog, followed by analysis and player ratings plus manager reactions after the game.

Early Middlesbrough team news

Michael Carrick could welcome Tommy Conway back from injury for the game, with the striker out since he suffered a hamstring injury on Boxing Day. Boro won't have Emmanuel Latte Lath, however, with the striker on the verge of a move to Atlanta United.

Though are no other players expected back from injury, Carrick is likely to name Morgan Whittaker and Mark Travers in his squad for the first time after they both joined since the Preston defeat. George Edmundson will return to the squad after Boro secured his permanent transfer. Ryan Giles made his second Boro debut from the bench at Preston and could make his first start since his return against Sunderland.

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland referee

A big game that has seen many red cards over the years calls for a strong personality to manage it. Stephen Martin is the man appointed for the game. The Staffordshire official has officiated 20 games so far this season and is yet to show a single red card. He has shown 83 yellows though, including five to Boro players in wins over Stoke City and Hull City at the Riverside.