Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Middlesbrough F.C. v Leicester City F.C. in the Championship.
Middlesbrough F.C. will aim to reignite their Championship title push when they welcome struggling Leicester City F.C. to the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday night.
Boro have taken just one point from their last two league matches and now sit three points behind leaders Coventry City. Kim Hellberg’s side remain six points clear of third-placed Millwall, but this fixture represents a valuable opportunity to return to winning ways on home soil.
Leicester’s situation is far more precarious. A recent points deduction has dropped the Foxes into the bottom three and they are winless in eight matches across all competitions. Gary Rowett has been tasked with steering them to safety and oversaw a 2-2 draw with Stoke City last weekend, though this trip to Teesside presents a far sterner challenge.
When is Middlesbrough v Leicester City?
Middlesbrough v Leicester City will take place on Tuesday 24 February 2026.
Kick-off time
The match will kick off at 7:45pm (GMT).
What TV channel is Middlesbrough v Leicester City on?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports+. Sky Sports+ will broadcast more than 1,000 EFL matches this season and is included within Sky Sports packages.
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How to live stream Middlesbrough v Leicester City
Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via the Sky Go app on smartphones, tablets, laptops and other supported devices.
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Leicester’s plight looks serious, but Rowett’s experience could yet bring some stability. Even so, a visit to Middlesbrough may come too soon for the new boss as he attempts to implement his ideas.
Boro boast the third-best home record in the division, with only Coventry and Ipswich Town collecting more points at home. They have lost just two of their 16 Championship games at the Riverside and should possess enough quality to edge this contest.
Leicester’s away record is a concern, with only four wins from 17 on the road, and they have failed to beat Boro in their last five meetings. However, the Foxes have scored in 10 consecutive away matches and their fight for survival should see them carry a threat.
Middlesbrough’s recent dip in form hints at vulnerability despite a strong defensive record at home. Given Leicester’s attacking consistency away from home, a home win with both teams finding the net at 11/5 stands out as the preferred play.
