ChampionshipPreston vs Middlesbrough (Championship) is scheduled for 12 December 2026 at 12:30.
Preston vs Middlesbrough: 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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Preston vs Middlesbrough: match analysis
Preston host a daunting trip to the top‑half with Middlesbrough sitting fifth on 13 points after four wins, a draw and a single loss. The home side have struggled for consistency, managing only three points from seven games and a goal deficit of 6‑13, while the visitors boast a positive goal difference of +4. Statistically, Middlesbrough’s recent form suggests they will be the aggressors, having secured four victories in their last six outings. For Preston, the match offers a rare chance to snap a run of six defeats and climb out of the relegation zone, but the odds heavily favor a Middlesbrough win.
Preston vs Middlesbrough: 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.
Preston vs Middlesbrough: frequently asked questions
When and where is the match played?
12 December 2026 at 12:30, venue: Deepdale.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Preston: 24th (8 points), Middlesbrough: 2nd (29 points).
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