Middlesbrough 2-2 Millwall result, stats and report

Birmingham let a lead slip as a Riley McGree own goal and a late Adilson Malanda header earned Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw at St Andrew's, leaving the Blues to rue another afternoon without a clean sheet.

Middlesbrough controlled this Championship fixture from start to finish, registering 80% possession and 22 shots, but two first-half Millwall goals proved costly as Boro's inability to see out the game cost them three points.

Middlesbrough survived a dramatic late fightback from Norwich to claim a 4-3 win at the Riverside, but Connor Maguire says the manner of this victory should concern everyone at the club.

Middlesbrough host a Cardiff City side that has not won in their last seven Championship outings. Something has to give on Saturday, and the evidence points firmly in one direction.

Millwall head into Saturday's Championship clash having shipped 13 goals in their last five matches. Lincoln City arrive unbeaten in five, having conceded just once.

Millwall head into Tuesday's Championship clash at The Den with three losses in their last five and a backline leaking goals at an alarming rate. Swansea arrive with six wins from their last ten on the road and every reason to be confident.

Middlesbrough host Wolves at the Riverside on Saturday knowing a win would underline their Championship credentials. The problem is Wolves have not kept a clean sheet in five matches and do not seem bothered by it.