MIDDLESBROUGH
Coyne
Naughton McManus Wheater Pogatetz
Flood O'Neil Robson Franks
Miller Aliadiere

Simpson Vine
Taarabt Buzsaky Leigertwood Faurlin
Stewart Gorkss Borrowdale Ramage
Ikeme
QPR

Middlesbrough subs (from): Jones (gk), Grounds, Hoyte, Taylor, Bennett, Walker, Arca, Lita, L Williams.
QPR subs (from): Cerny (gk), Cook, Hill, Quashie, Balanta, Oastler, German, Priskin.

MIDDLESBROUGH: Scott McDonald is still struggling with the after-effects from a hernia operation, and is not expected to be involved. With Chris Killen also unavailable because of a hamstring problem, Lee Miller is likely to partner Jeremie Aliadiere up front.

Gordon Strachan's attempts to sign a left midfielder on loan have failed, so Jonathan Franks is expected to continue in a wide role.
Suspensions: None
Injuries: McMahon (foot), Hines (ankle), Riggott (hamstring), Bates (knee), R Williams (pelvis), Killen (hamstring), McDonald (hernia)
Last five league games: LLWWD
Leading league scorer: McDonald 12 (12 for Celtic)
Next game: Cardiff (A) 06/03/10

QPR: Caretaker boss Mick Harford is boosted by the return of Mikele Leigertwood this afternoon. The Rangers midfielder has completed a three-match ban following his dismissal against Peterborough. Defender Matthew Connolly is unlikely to be involved at the Riverside though after injuring his ankle during last weekend's win over Doncaster. Former Boro striker Marcus Bent also misses out because of a hamstring problem.
Suspensions: None
Injuries: Connolly (ankle), Bent (hamstring), Rowlands (knee), Mahon (knee)
Last five league games: WLLLL
Leading league scorer: Simpson 11
Key Player: Akos Buzsaky - The Hungarian midfielder is the most skilful player in the Rangers squad.

Last season: No corresponding game
League head to head: Middlesbrough 9, QPR 12, Draws 12
Referee: Andy Woolmer (Northampton) G21 Y54 R1 Ave: 2.62
Last Middlesbrough game: vs Preston (A) 24/10/09 D2-2 Y4 R0
Odds: H8/13; A4/1; D23/10

It's a fact: QPR have had four different managers since Middlesbrough won 4-1 at Loftus Road in early December.
Comment by Will Scott: I confidently predict there will be goals galore on Saturday.
Prediction: 6-3