This game is in the EFL Cup, kick off at 21:00 on Wednesday 14 August 2024.
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Leeds Substitutes
Illan Meslier
Jayden Bogle
Pascal Struijk
Daniel James
Mateo Joseph
Georginio Rutter
Wilfried Gnonto
Ilia Gruev
Charlie Crew
Middlesbrough Substitutes
Hayden Hackney
Emmanuel Latte Lath
Luke Ayling
Micah Hamilton
Finn Azaz
Thomas Glover
George McCormick
Fin Cartwright
Harley Hunt
Leeds v Middlesbrough EFL Cup
Leeds United won the EFL Cup in 1968, the only time they have lifted the trophy in the competition's history.
Middlesbrough reached the final of the EFL Cup in the 1997-1998 season, but they were defeated by Chelsea.
The two teams have faced each other in the EFL Cup on three occasions, with Leeds winning two of the matches and Middlesbrough winning one.
Leeds United's all-time leading scorer in the EFL Cup is Peter Lorimer, who scored 26 goals in the competition during his time at the club.
Middlesbrough's record signing is Britt Assombalonga, who joined the club in 2017 for a fee of £15 million.
Both Leeds United and Middlesbrough have a strong fan base, with Leeds boasting the highest average attendance in the Championship and Middlesbrough having a loyal following at the Riverside Stadium.