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Burton Albion v Middlesbrough

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Having come unstuck to the club at the top of the table in their latest game, Midddlesbrough visit the side propping up the rest in Burton Albion on Easter Monday (kick-off 3.00pm).

Boro are seeking to recover from the disappointment of going down 2-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Riverside on Good Friday. That was despite their opponents finishing with only nine men following a couple of second-half dismissals.

The visitors are still well-placed in the table, however, but competition remains fierce either side of the play-off line as six teams currently challenge for a couple of places.

Manager Tony Pulis must decide whether to make any changes with both Jonny Howson and Britt Assombalonga hoping for inclusion after coming off the bench on Good Friday.

Striker Rudy Gestede [ankle] and defender Fabio da Silva [thigh] are their only current absentees.

The Brewers lost 3-1 at second-placed Cardiff City in their latest outing, although defender John Brayford returned from a calf injury and may continue.

But with a six-point gap still to make up and only seven games remaining, time is rapidly running out if they are to complete a late escape from relegation.

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