OXFORD United will take on Middlesbrough during their pre-season tour of Portugal.

The U's will face Garry Monk's side on Wednesday, July 12, with the game being played at the Estadio da Nora, home of FC Ferreiras, in Albufeira, kicking off at 6.30pm local time.

It means United will take on two Sky Bet Championship sides during their trip, having already announced they will face Hull City - like Middlesbrough relegated from the Premier League last season - on Saturday, July 15.

The Hull match takes place at the same venue, with the same kick-off time.

The U's were beaten 3-2 by Middlesbrough in the fifth round of last season's Emirates FA Cup.

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