Boro Under-21s could cap off a remarkable weekend for the club with victory at Brighton this afternoon.
On Saturday lunchtime Boro Under-18s extended their lead at the top of the division with a 5-1 hammering of Sunderland.
That was followed by the first-team’s glorious victory at the Etihad Stadium, with goals from Patrick Bamford and Kike booking Boro’s place in the FA Cup fifth round. The draw takes place later this evening.
This afternoon Paul Jenkins’ young guns will go top of the Barclays Under-21 Premier League Second Division with a point against the Seagulls.
The match will take place at Brighton’s training ground, the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre (kick-off 2pm).
Jenkins’ side will be full of confidence as they look to bag the perfect hat-trick for Boro, following last week’s remarkable 4-3 win over Scunthorpe.
Yanic Wildschut was the star in Lincolnshire that day, but all eyes will be on another first-team winger this afternoon.
Mustapha Carayol, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee during Boro’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth in March, is in line to make his long-awaited comeback.
Captain Jonny Burn is likely to return alongside David Atkinson in defence, with Bryn Morris, Ryan Brobbel and Jordan Jones all expected to start.
Meanwhile Bradley Fewster could lead the line again after towering striker Charlie Wyke signed an 18-month contract with League Two side Carlisle United last week.
Boro’s youngsters are currently second in the table, behind Newcastle on goal difference. A point will see them rise to the summit for the first time since October.
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