Middlesbrough face the ultimate test in trying to preserve their record of bouncing back from every defeat under Michael Carrick with a win.
Boro's automatic promotion hopes took a blow last weekend when they lost at Huddersfield Town and now host runaway league leaders Burnley at the Riverside as they look to try and keep in touch with second-placed Sheffield United.
Burnley's promotion back to the Premier League is almost secured, but Boro still hope to join them. As well as trying to chase the Blades down with seven games remaining, they must also still battle to ensure at the very least they finish in the top six and therefore make the play-offs.
Given Vincent Kompany's side have lost only twice all season, can Boro make it a third defeat this evening? Join us for live updates throughout below.
Key Events
- Full-time: Boro 1-2 Burnley
- GOAL: Burnley 2-1, Roberts (66 mins)
- GOAL: Boro 1-1, Akpom pen (48 mins)
- Penalty Boro
- GOAL: Burnley 1-0, Barnes (12 mins)
Full-time: Boro 1-2 Burnley
That win sees Burnley promoted back to the Premier League.
Boro lose consecutive games for the first time under Carrick.
Akpom so close!
McGree does well from a wide position to spin his man and hang it up for Akpom but he can't connect well enough with his header as it's down into the ground and wide.
Six minutes added time
Still time for Boro, but it doesn't look likely right now.
GOAL: Burnley 2-1, Roberts (66 mins)
Burnley back in front. Burnley come down Boro's left and it's slipped behind from Tella. Boro want offside but not given, Tella cuts in, slides across the face of goal and Roberts arrives to tap home.
Burnley response
Burnley just showing signs of coming back into it after the equaliser. Pinned Boro back the last five so without creating much of note.
Boro penalty appeals
Boos around the Riverside as the decision goes against Boro. Carrick not happy. Giles' cross is deflected but Archer reacts well and comes past two Burnley defenders to get there first. As he and Brownhill clash Archer goes down wanting the penalty but Darren Bond gives Burnley the FK.
Barnes chance
Indirect FK floated in and headed down to Barnes on the edge who hits it well on the volley but he can't keep it down.
GOAL: Boro 1-1, Akpom pen (48 mins)
Level! He buries that! League goal number 26 for Akpom. Powerful penalty right into the corner.