Nigel Pearson has confirmed goalkeeper and captain Dan Bentley will make his first Bristol City start since December 18 following an injury to Max O'Leary.
Bentley lost his place to O'Leary for the home clash against QPR, without a clear decline in his performances, but has had to remain patient, occupying the No2 spot on the bench for the last 10 matches.
The 28-year-old did emerge as a 63rd-minute substitute against Swansea City last Sunday after O'Leary sustained a dead leg which made him unable to continue and will now don the gloves against Middlesbrough on Saturday.