Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Utd

Middlesbrough are unbeaten across their last eight home league games against Sheffield United (W6 D2), keeping six clean sheets across that stint since a 2-1 defeat in October 1997.

After winning their last meeting with Middlesbrough 3-1 in February, Sheffield United will be looking to claim successive victories over this opponent for the first time since September 2006 (three wins).

Middlesbrough have won each of their opening three league games this season and will be looking to win their opening four for the first time since 1994-95, a season during which they were promoted to the Premier League.

Sheffield United have lost each of their opening three league games this season, last losing four in succession to open a campaign outside the top-flight in 1995-96.

Middlesbrough have lost each of their last three league games against sides from Yorkshire, last enduring a longer run against sides from the county between February and April 2022 (4 games).