ChampionshipMiddlesbrough vs Preston (Championship) is scheduled for 1 January 2027 at 15:00.
Middlesbrough vs Preston: table and team form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | 15 | 8-5-2 | 28:14 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 15 | 8-5-2 | 30:19 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City | 15 | 9-2-4 | 24:18 | 29 |
| 4 | Southampton | 15 | 8-4-3 | 29:15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Brom | 15 | 8-4-3 | 23:15 | 28 |
| 6 | Wolves | 15 | 8-4-3 | 26:18 | 28 |
| 7 | Swansea | 15 | 8-2-5 | 22:18 | 26 |
| 8 | QPR | 15 | 6-6-3 | 24:18 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham | 15 | 6-5-4 | 37:23 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United | 15 | 6-4-5 | 21:19 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 15 | 6-4-5 | 20:18 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich | 15 | 7-0-8 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 15 | 6-3-6 | 22:23 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff | 15 | 4-6-5 | 27:27 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 15 | 4-6-5 | 18:20 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall | 15 | 5-3-7 | 23:27 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City | 15 | 5-3-7 | 16:24 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton | 15 | 4-5-6 | 13:23 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford | 15 | 4-3-8 | 13:23 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 15 | 4-3-8 | 15:26 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley | 15 | 1-7-7 | 22:31 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston | 15 | 2-2-11 | 13:30 | 8 |
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Middlesbrough vs Preston: 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: team comparison
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: frequently asked questions
When and where is the match played?
1 January 2027 at 15:00, venue: Riverside Stadium.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Middlesbrough: 2nd (29 points), Preston: 24th (8 points).
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