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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 2 - 2 | Middlesbro' |
| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbro' | 15:00 | C Palace |
City up Johnson offer
Sky Sports News understands that Manchester City have made an improved offer for Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson.
City made a move for the talented 22-year-old earlier in the week, only for Boro boss Gordon Strachan to reject the approach.
Former Celtic boss Strachan confirmed the verbal offer, but stated he expected the out-of-contract winger to stay at The Riverside until the summer.
However, Boro's resolve has been tested further with a new and improved offer from Eastlands as Roberto Mancini looks to sign the winger.
Although Johnson is understood to want the chance to hold transfer talks, Boro, for now, hold the key to his short-term future.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 4th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Middlesbrough vs Crystal Palace |
| Wednesday 8th February | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| 19:45 | Middlesbrough vs Sunderland |
| Saturday 11th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Ipswich vs Middlesbrough |
| Tuesday 14th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Middlesbrough vs Nottm Forest |
| Saturday 18th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Millwall vs Middlesbrough |
| Saturday 25th February | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Middlesbrough vs Reading |
| Saturday 3rd March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough |
| Tuesday 6th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Middlesbrough vs Barnsley |
| Saturday 10th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Middlesbrough vs Leeds |
| Saturday 17th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Middlesbrough |
| Tuesday 20th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | West Ham vs Middlesbrough |
| Saturday 24th March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Middlesbrough vs Bristol City |
| Saturday 31st March | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Brighton vs Middlesbrough |
| Saturday 7th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Middlesbrough vs Cardiff |
| Monday 9th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Middlesbrough |
| Saturday 14th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Derby vs Middlesbrough |
| Tuesday 17th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 19:45 | Middlesbrough vs Doncaster |
| Saturday 21st April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 15:00 | Middlesbrough vs Southampton |
| Saturday 28th April | |
| npower Championship | |
| 12:30 | Watford vs Middlesbrough |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1st February | |
| npower Championship | |
| Leicester 2 - 2 Middlesbrough | |
| Sunday 29th January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Sunderland 1 - 1 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 21st January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Coventry 3 - 1 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 14th January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Burnley | |
| Saturday 7th January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Shrewsbury | |
| Monday 2nd January | |
| npower Championship | |
| Blackpool 3 - 0 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 31st December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Peterborough | |
| Monday 26th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Hull | |
| Saturday 17th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Cardiff 2 - 3 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 10th December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Brighton | |
| Saturday 3rd December | |
| npower Championship | |
| Bristol City 0 - 1 Middlesbrough | |
| Tuesday 29th November | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 0 - 2 West Ham | |
| Saturday 26th November | |
| npower Championship | |
| Peterborough 1 - 1 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 19th November | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Blackpool | |
| Saturday 5th November | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Watford | |
| Tuesday 1st November | |
| npower Championship | |
| Doncaster 1 - 3 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 29th October | |
| npower Championship | |
| Southampton 3 - 0 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 22nd October | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 2 - 0 Derby | |
| Tuesday 18th October | |
| npower Championship | |
| Nottm Forest 2 - 0 Middlesbrough | |
| Saturday 15th October | |
| npower Championship | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Millwall | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 28 | 53 |
| 2 | Southampton | 28 | 51 |
| 3 | Cardiff City | 28 | 50 |
| 4 | Birmingham City | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Hull City | 28 | 46 |
Goalscoring debuts, playing for capital clubs and goals from goalies... it's Martin Tyler!
Nick Hext picks the best of the January deals from the Football League on the morning after the night before.
Numbers Game is back and picks out Bolton as the 11/4 Value Bet and Birmingham as the Banker.
Skysports.com understands a number of clubs are pursuing Ipswich Town striker Jason Scotland.
Arsenal were forced to come from behind against League Two Shrewsbury Town, while Manchester United cruised past Leeds.
Dougie Freedman had a rising star and a forgotten man to thank for Crystal Palace's 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.
Wilfried Zaha continued his sparkling Carling Cup form and Calvin Andrew grabbed a rare goal as Crystal Palace beat Middlesbrough 2-1.
Heavyweights such as Manchester United and Arsenal enter the competition on Tuesday as the third round gets underway.