What Channel is the Sunderland v Middlesbrough Championship Match On?

TV Coverage, Live Stream, and Kick-Off Time

The Sunderland v Middlesbrough Championship match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Coverage begins at 5:15 PM GMT, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30 PM GMT.

If you are unable to watch the match live on television, you can live stream it through the Sky Go app or website. A Sky Sports subscription is required to access the live stream.

Key Match Facts

• The match will be played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
• Sunderland are currently 15th in the Championship table, while Middlesbrough are 20th.
• The two teams have met 154 times in all competitions, with Middlesbrough holding a 65-50 advantage in wins.

Team News

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray has no major injury concerns ahead of the match. However, defender Danny Batth is suspended after being sent off in the team's last match.

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick will be without defender Matt Clarke, who is serving a one-match suspension. Striker Chuba Akpom is also a doubt for the match due to a knock.

Match Preview

Sunderland will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to four matches when they host Middlesbrough on Saturday. The Black Cats have drawn their last three matches, including a 1-1 draw against Burnley last weekend.

Middlesbrough, meanwhile, will be looking to snap a three-match losing streak. The Teessiders have lost their last three matches, including a 2-0 defeat against Cardiff City last weekend.

The match is expected to be a closely contested affair. Sunderland have the home advantage, but Middlesbrough will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form.

Prediction

Sunderland 1-1 Middlesbrough