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Middlesbrough FC will head back to Doncaster Rovers for a pre-season friendly next month.

Boro have today confirmed that the first-team will return to the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday, July 16 (3pm).

Last summer, it ended goalless in South Yorkshire in a forgettable contest - and Boro will be looking to make amends for that stalemate as they continue their preparations for next season's Premier League return.

Ticket information for the trip to Doncaster will be released in due course.

Last week, Boro confirmed that Aitor Karanka will take his side back to York City on July 9 for a 12.30pm kick-off, with the Minstermen having just been relegated from the Football League.

And later in the summer, Boro will head to another relegated club - Aston Villa - for a friendly on Saturday, July 30 (3pm).

Ticket prices for the Villa Park date are expected to be £10 adults and £5 concessions, with the club set to confirm further ticket details closer to the fixture.

Boro are expected to confirm at least one more friendly fixture this summer, ahead of their return to the top-flight.

Last season, Boro faced York before jetting out to Marbella for a warm-weather training camp - where they played three matches.

Karanka's side then returned to face Doncaster and Barnsley, before hosting Spanish side Getafe at the Riverside.

Here's a picture gallery from Boro's visit to Doncaster last season: