Middlesbrough vs Preston (Championship) is scheduled for 1 January 2027 at 15:00.
Middlesbrough vs Preston: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 27 |
| 3 | Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 4 | Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 5 | West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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Middlesbrough vs Preston: our match analysis
Middlesbrough host Preston in what looks like a one‑sided affair, with the home side perched in fifth place on 13 points after four wins, a draw and a loss, boasting a +4 goal difference (12‑8). Preston sit languishing at the bottom, 23rd with just three points from a solitary victory and a bleak –7 margin (6‑13). The gulf in form is stark, and the Bears will be keen to consolidate their push for the top spots, while the Lambs will be desperate for a morale‑boosting win to claw themselves out of the relegation zone. Their head‑to‑head record this season has already favoured Middlesbrough, making the fixture a crucial test of Preston’s resilience.
Middlesbrough vs Preston: the numbers side by side
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Middlesbrough vs Preston: common questions
What is the kick-off time and venue?
1 January 2027, 15:00, at Riverside Stadium.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Middlesbrough: 1st (28 points), Preston: 24th (5 points).
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