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Full-time · Middlesbrough 4–0 Preston

Championship · · Riverside Stadium

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Middlesbrough 4–0 Preston — Middlesbrough won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Middlesbrough beat Preston 4–0 at Riverside Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 24 January. It is Middlesbrough’s first win over Preston since 28 November 2023, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).

The goals

Middlesbrough led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Middlesbrough: Alan Browne (9’, assisted by Matthew Targett), Tommy Conway (28’, assisted by Luke Ayling; 54’) and Morgan Whittaker (42’). Jordan Storey (50’) was sent off.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Middlesbrough 2.72, Preston 0.40, from 16 shots to 4 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

A. Madley showed two yellow cards and one red — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 23 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Preston: Benjamin Whiteman (26’) and Jordan Thompson (82’).

What it changes

Middlesbrough stay second after this result (29 league matches played). Middlesbrough have scored 72 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Middlesbrough have conceded 47 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Preston stay sixth after this result (29 league matches played). Preston have scored 55 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Preston have conceded 62 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.

Middlesbrough have won their last three matches in all competitions. Preston have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Middlesbrough have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Preston have failed to score in their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) 9.6, Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) 9.3 and Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) 6.0 led the match.

Head-to-head

Preston are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Middlesbrough.

Next up

Middlesbrough next host Bristol City on 21 November 2026.

Preston next travel to West Ham on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough v Bristol City, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Preston: West Ham v Preston, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Middlesbrough 4–0 Preston · Championship
  • Venue: Riverside Stadium · Middlesbrough
  • Referee: A. Madley
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Middlesbrough 2 · draws 2 · Preston 2 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Middlesbrough 3W 0D 2L · Preston 2W 0D 3L

Middlesbrough 4–0 Preston (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.25 / 1 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.75 / 3.75
Corners
against 3.75 / 5.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.38 / 3.88
Shots on target
against 4.75 / 3.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.38 / 1.75
Cards
against 2.5 / 2 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 21 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameMiddlesbrough for / againstLinePreston for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
6.75 for · 3.75 against n 8
9.5standard
3.75 for · 5.88 against n 8
Shots
16.75 for · 11.75 against n 8
19.5standard
12.25 for · 12.25 against n 8
Shots on target
4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8
8.5standard
3.88 for · 3.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
8.13 for · 10.13 against n 8
21.5standard
10.75 for · 11.13 against n 8
Cards shown
1.38 for · 2.5 against n 8
3.5standard
1.75 for · 2 against n 8

Referee: A. Madley.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough Goalkeeper

Middlesbrough — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
S. Brynn29902610 min652.2 /90321.1 /9010 /90
Middlesbrough — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
S. Brynn n 890
3.47/6

Middlesbrough Defensive

Middlesbrough — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
L. Ayling26842189 min492 /90251 /90241 /901355.6 /90130.5 /9050.2 /90
M. Targett26802081 min361.6 /90291.3 /9070.3 /90793.4 /90120.5 /9030.1 /90
C. Brittain25882200 min371.5 /90311.3 /9030.1 /901074.4 /90251 /9030.1 /90
A. Jones23861976 min351.6 /90221 /90200.9 /90853.9 /90190.9 /9030.1 /90
D. Fry1276912 min111.1 /9060.6 /90191.9 /90555.4 /9070.7 /9000 /90
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Middlesbrough — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
H. Hackney n 888.6
1.34/3
0.94/3
A. Devine
T. Conway n 883.3
1.57/4
0.54/0
—
S. Brynn n 890
00/0
00/0
—
M. Whittaker n 886.4
0.96/1
1.26/3
—
L. Ayling n 888.8
0.32/0
1.16/3
J. Storey
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Middlesbrough — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
H. Hackney n 888.6
1.54/4
T. Conway n 883.3
2.47/5
M. Whittaker n 886.4
1.38/2
L. Ayling n 888.8
2.47/5
M. Targett n 885.3
26/4
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Middlesbrough Attacking

Middlesbrough — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
T. Conway30772314 min40.2 /9020.1 /90281.1 /90180.7 /90351.4 /90210.8 /90
D. Burgzorg20561127 min20.2 /9020.2 /90181.4 /9090.7 /90252 /90100.8 /90
K. Sène1734570 min20.3 /9000 /9060.9 /9020.3 /9030.5 /9040.6 /90
D. Strelec1556847 min30.3 /9000 /90161.7 /9070.7 /90101.1 /9070.7 /90
S. Hansen1035351 min00 /9000 /9061.5 /9020.5 /9041 /9061.5 /90
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Middlesbrough — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
H. Hackney n 888.6
1.76/5
0.86/0
T. Conway n 883.3
1.16/2
0.85/1
S. Brynn n 890
00/0
00/0
M. Whittaker n 886.4
2.17/5
0.96/1
L. Ayling n 888.8
0.43/0
00/0
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Middlesbrough — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Middlesbrough before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
H. Hackney n 888.6
0.11/0
00/0
T. Conway n 883.3
0.11/0
00/0
S. Brynn n 890
00/0
00/0
M. Whittaker n 886.4
0.31/1
0.32/0
L. Ayling n 888.8
00/0
0.11/0
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Preston

Preston Goalkeeper

Preston — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
D. Iversen27902430 min722.7 /90261 /9010 /90
J. Walton492366 min133.2 /9071.7 /9000 /90
Preston — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
D. Iversen n 890
36/4
J. Walton n 491.5
3.23/3

Preston Defensive

Preston — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Storey30872623 min381.3 /90491.7 /90170.6 /902057 /90210.7 /9060.2 /90
A. Hughes26872255 min401.6 /90291.2 /90100.4 /901526.1 /90301.2 /9080.3 /90
O. Offiah24771836 min643.1 /9090.4 /90100.5 /901266.2 /90160.8 /9040.2 /90
L. Gibson16841339 min191.3 /90161.1 /90120.8 /90755 /90100.7 /9000 /90
L. Lindsay14771082 min141.2 /90181.5 /90151.2 /90917.6 /90191.6 /9030.2 /90
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Preston — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Storey n 890
1.17/2
0.84/1
L. Ayling
T. Small n 863.4
0.53/0
00/0
—
B. Whiteman n 888
1.36/4
0.32/0
—
A. Devine n 868.9
0.73/1
0.73/1
H. Hackney
D. Iversen n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
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Preston — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Storey n 890
1.37/2
T. Small n 863.4
1.84/3
B. Whiteman n 888
1.57/3
A. Devine n 868.9
14/1
A. Hughes n 883.6
2.26/4
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Preston Attacking

Preston — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
M. Smith25561393 min30.2 /9010.1 /90261.7 /9090.6 /9090.6 /9060.4 /90
L. Dobbin23611394 min60.4 /9050.3 /90312 /90120.8 /90231.5 /90221.4 /90
D. Jebbison23521198 min50.4 /9020.2 /90221.7 /9090.7 /90120.9 /9070.5 /90
M. Osmajić16711143 min50.4 /9000 /90161.3 /90120.9 /9040.3 /9050.4 /90
T. Small30651948 min30.1 /9020.1 /90241.1 /90160.7 /90281.3 /90221 /90
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Preston — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Storey n 890
16/2
0.43/0
T. Small n 863.4
1.13/3
0.93/2
B. Whiteman n 888
0.85/1
0.11/0
A. Devine n 868.9
2.86/5
1.56/3
D. Iversen n 890
00/0
00/0
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Preston — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 21 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Storey n 890
00/0
00/0
T. Small n 863.4
00/0
0.21/0
B. Whiteman n 888
00/0
0.11/0
A. Devine n 868.9
0.32/0
00/0
D. Iversen n 890
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
MiddlesbroughPreston
67%Possession33%
2.72Expected goals (xG)0.40
16Shots4
8Shots on target1
4Shots off target1
4Blocked shots2
8Shots inside the box4
8Corners3
3Offsides1
11Fouls19
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards1
1Saves4
542Passes264
90%Pass accuracy77%

Middlesbrough Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Brynn9000000007.5
L. Ayling9001112107.6
D. Fry9000000107.3
A. Browne9010310007.6
M. Whittaker9010112408.9
Leo Castledine9000321107.2
A. Malanda8500002007.2
H. Hackney7400101106.9
A. Morris6100001006.3
T. Conway6120221008.9
M. Targett6001002206.9
S. Silvera sub3000000006.3
D. Burgzorg sub2900000006.3
A. Gilbert sub2900110106.6
R. McGree sub1600000206.9
Finley Munroe sub900000006.7

Preston Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Walton9000000004.9
O. Offiah9000000405.9
L. Gibson9000000005
Pol Valentín9000000306.9
A. McCann9000000706.9
J. Lewis7600000206.3
D. Jebbison7600110207
B. Whiteman58000023Y6.5
A. Devine5800000207.3
L. Dobbin5800000006.7
J. Storey50001000R5
Jordan Thompson sub32000000Y6.7
T. Small sub3200000006.6
M. Frokjaer-Jensen sub3200000006.5
A. Vukčević sub1400000006.7
M. Smith sub1400000106.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Middlesbrough v Preston — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
MiddlesbroughLWLWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
PrestonWWLLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Middlesbrough 2 · 2 draws · Preston 2 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2025-09-13 Preston 2–2 Middlesbrough
  • 2025-01-25 Preston 2–1 Middlesbrough
  • 2024-09-14 Middlesbrough 1–1 Preston
  • 2024-02-14 Preston 2–1 Middlesbrough
  • 2023-11-28 Middlesbrough 4–0 Preston
  • 2023-03-18 Middlesbrough 4–0 Preston
League standing · 2025/26
Middlesbrough#5 pos80 pts46 pl+25 GD
Preston#14 pos60 pts46 pl-7 GD
Goals per game
Middlesbrough scored1.57
Preston scored1.2
Middlesbrough conceded1.02
Preston conceded1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Preston?
In their last 6 meetings, Middlesbrough won 2, Preston won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Middlesbrough and Preston?
Recent form — Middlesbrough 3W 0D 2L; Preston 2W 0D 3L.

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