Middlesbrough v Spurs – how to watch, team news, key information

We’re back in FA Cup action this evening (Tuesday 1 March, kick-off 7.55pm UK) with a trip to Middlesbrough in the fifth round.

Boro are eighth in the Championship and have seen off Mansfield Town and Manchester United to make it this far, while we’ve beaten Morecambe and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game...

How can I watch the game?

Tonight’s match will be televised live in the UK on BBC One, with live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, kick-off 7.55pm.

Alternatively, you can follow the action wherever you are in the world via our live Match Centre here on the website and app, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats.

Our official Watchalong is available on Twitch from 6.55pm UK.

If you’re following us from outside the UK, check out the worldwide broadcast listings here.

How will the teams line up?

Lucas Moura remains sidelined with the dead leg that kept him out of Saturday’s win at Leeds United in the Premier League.

Rodrigo Bentancur (ankle), Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee) are also still recovering from their injuries and won’t feature at the Riverside.

Defender Marc Bola is unavailable for Middlesbrough due to a knee problem.

Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?

Darren England will referee tonight’s tie, with Simon Bennett and Wade Smith as his assistants.

Craig Pawson will be the fourth official.

We’ll be playing in our home kit of Lilywhite shirts, navy shorts and navy socks, with our goalkeeper in green.

Middlesbrough will wear all red, with their keeper in yellow.

What will the weather be like?

There’ll be clear skies, although it’ll feel cold, with temperatures at around two degrees when the game gets started.