Rovers’ home fixture against Middlesbrough in the New Year has been moved to a new date after being selected for live TV broadcast.

The game against Chris Wilder’s side, which was due to be played on Saturday January 22nd, will now take place at Ewood Park on Monday January 24th, kick-off 7.45pm, live on Sky Sports. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium earlier in the season, as Sam Gallagher’s superb strike was cancelled out by Jonny Howson.

Last season’s corresponding fixture at Ewood Park, which was also shown live on Sky Sports, ended in a goalless draw.