Is Coventry vs Middlesbrough on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to… — and more

The Championship title race is reaching boiling point as Coventry and Middlesbrough meet in a clash that could end up deciding who tops the table come the end of the season.

Frank Lampard’s Coventry had a 10-point gap at the Championship’s pinnacle at the end of November but a serious dip in form - going on a run of just four wins in 13 league outings - has seen Boro not only close the gap but leapfrog the Sky Blues into first.

Rob Edwards’ defection to Wolves earlier in the season has hardly hampered Middlesbrough’s quest for promotion, with Kim Hellberg’s side currently flying off six wins on the bounce.

The visitors could extend their lead over Coventry to five points and open the gap between themselves and third to nine points if they win on Monday night, while Lampard will know his side could find themselves in a precarious position if they suffer another poor result, with Ipswich set to have two games in hand on them.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Coventry vs Middlesbrough?

Coventry’s clash with Middlesbrough kicks off at 8pm GMT on Monday 16 February at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the game for free on ITV4 and streaming service ITVX, with coverage starting at 7:30pm. The game will also be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.

Team news

Coventry have been boosted by the potential availability of Ephron Mason-Clark, who may return from a foot injury, while January arrivals Jahnoah Markelo and Frank Onyeka could make their debuts.

Middlesbrough’s Leo Castledine will face a late fitness check to see if he is ready to return to the squad, having missed Boro’s last two matches. Hellberg is still without longer-term absentees Alfie Jones, Alex Bangura, George Edmundson and Darragh Lenihan. January recruit Jeremy Sarmiento has been getting up to speed and may be involved after impressing in training.

Predicted line-ups

Coventry XI: Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Woolfenden, Latibeaudiere, Dasilva; Onyeka, Grimes; Sakamoto, Eccles, Esse; Wright.

Middlesbrough XI: Brynn; Brittain, Ayling, Malanda, Targett; Browne, Morris, Hackney; Whittaker, Conway, McGree.

Sixth-tier Macclesfield will be dreaming of more FA Cup magic as they welcome the second Premier League side of their fairytale run in Brentford to Moss Rose.

The National League North outfit pulled off arguably the biggest upset in competition history when they dumped out holders Crystal Palace in the third round, with Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts writing themselves into club and FA Cup folklore as the goalscorers that afternoon.

While the Silkmen would have fantasised about welcoming an English giant in the fourth round, they will nevertheless have the chance to stun another top-flight club, with the Bees needing to ensure they don’t suffer the same fate as their London rivals.

Brentford eased past the Championship’s rock-bottom side Sheffield Wednesday to get to this stage and come into the contest after taking points off Premier League leaders Arsenal on Thursday, potentially harming their title pursuit.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Macclesfield vs Brentford?

Macclesfield’s clash with Brentford kicks off at 7:30pm GMT on Monday 16 February at Moss Rose.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the match on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 6:30pm. It can also be streamed on discovery+.

Team news

Macclesfield record goal-scorer Danny Elliott is ruled out for the season due to injury, meaning the onus will be on the heroes against Palace along with striker D’Mani Mellor to score the goals required for another miracle.

Brentford remain without Kevin Schade, who will be serve the final game of his suspension against the Silkmen. Josh Dasilva is nearing a return but is a doubt for the clash, while Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo remain sidelined with long-term problems.

Predicted line-ups

Macclesfield XI: Dearnley; Fensome, Heathcote, Menayese, Lacey; Edmondson; Duffy, Kay, Dawson, Buckley-Ricketts; Mellor.

Brentford XI: Valdimarsson; Hickey, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Henry; Jensen, Henderson; Donovan, Damsgaard, Nelson; Lewis-Potter.

Manchester United Women’s veteran centre-back, Millie Turner, has had a tough season.

She has spent most of the campaign out injured, but she has fought her way back into the first eleven.

Hero

Turner was rewarded with her first start of the new year against London City Lionesses, and it turned out to be an inspired choice.

Late on in the second half, she rose highest to powerfully head her side in front from a Maya Le Tissier free-kick.

Comeback

Speaking after the match, Turner opened up on her match-winning performance on the club’s official website.

She stated, “the last time I played these, I did my knee in so yeah coming back and getting the win today feels very special. My family is here and it is my grandad’s birthday, so it couldn’t have come at a better time!”

Asked to comment on seeing her family celebrate in the stands, she said, “yeah, honestly it is just so special. Tooney (Ella Toone) came up to me after the game and asked, ‘Mill, are you turning into me?’ So yeah, I’m buzzing.”

Turner was then asked about the character her team showed to come back from such an early deficit. She replied, “yeah, to be fair I didn’t think we deserved to be a goal down. To come back like we always do, I thought it showed amazing team spirit. That’s what we are all about.”

Turning point

She was then asked about a brief team meeting which occurred when Phallon Tullis-Joyce went down to receive treatment in the first half.

Jess Park scored a stunning equaliser just minutes later, but Turner suggested not much was really said to change the flow of the game.

Looking forward

United will now welcome Atletico Madrid to the Progress with Unity Stadium on Thursday, 3-0 up from the first leg.

She claimed, “yeah a huge game. We have got some massive games coming up. That’s why it is important to have such good depth in the squad and that we can utilise everyone.”

Millie Turner stats vs London City

Source: Sofascore

Featured image Molly Darlington via Getty Images

online polls

The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social

Seguir leyendo...