Both Mikael Tavares and Marvin Emnes have been included in the starting line up, while Matthew Bates has been handed the captaincy.
Hull arrive on Teesside cold, but also with former Boro midfielder Nicky Barmby in their ranks.
MIDDLESBROUGH (4-4-2): Steele; McMahon, Wheater, Bates, Bennett; Robson, Tavares, Bailey, Emnes; McDonald, Lita. Subs: Ripley (gk), Hhoyte, Boyd, Kink, Arca, Smallwood, Park.
HULL CITY (4-4-2): Mannone; Zayatte, Dawson, Gerrard, Rosenior; Garcia, Ashbee, Harper, Barmby; ; Koren; Stewart. Subs: Duke (gk), McShane, Kilbane, Bostock, Devitt, Simpson, Solano.
Source: Northern Echo
Source: Northern Echo