Preston 2-1 M'Boro - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Preston vs M'Boro - result

Preston 2-1 M'Boro in the Championship on 25 January 2025. Scorers: Emil Riis, Stefán Teitur Thórdarson for Preston; Delano Burgzorg for M'Boro. In their last 6 meetings, Preston have won 1, M'Boro 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Preston vs M'Boro?

Preston 2-1 M'Boro in the Championship on Saturday 25 January 2025. Scorers: Emil Riis, Stefán Teitur Thórdarson for Preston; Delano Burgzorg for M'Boro.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read L D W D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is M'Boro's recent form?

M'Boro's last five results read W D L L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Preston and M'Boro?

Across the last 6 meetings Preston have won 1, M'Boro have won 3 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Middlesbrough 4-0 Preston North End on 24 January 2026 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for M'Boro?

Will Lankshear leads M'Boro with 6 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Preston vs M'Boro?

John Busby refereed Preston vs M'Boro, averaging 22.8 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Preston vs M'Boro - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
24 Jan 2026	Championship	Middlesbrough vs Preston North End	4-0
13 Sep 2025	Championship	Preston North End vs Middlesbrough	2-2
14 Sep 2024	Championship	Middlesbrough vs Preston North End	1-1
14 Feb 2024	Championship	Preston North End vs Middlesbrough	2-1
28 Nov 2023	Championship	Middlesbrough vs Preston North End	4-0
18 Mar 2023	Championship	Middlesbrough vs Preston North End	4-0

Preston 2-1 M'Boro: match stats

Stat	Preston	M'Boro
Possession	41%	59%
Shots	10	16
Shots on target	4	6
Corners	6	4
Fouls	11	6
Yellow cards	3	1
Tackles	23	17
Passes	354	513

Preston vs M'Boro goals and red cards

Preston: S. Thórdarson 28', E. Riis 78'. M'Boro: D. Burgzorg 52'.

Preston season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (9).

M'Boro season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	5 of 24
Goals against	1.5	17 of 24
Shots	17.5	2 of 24
Shots on target	5.1	5 of 24
Fouls	9.8	21 of 24
Tackles	16.6	4 of 24
Passes	532.1	2 of 24
Corners	5.8	9 of 24

M'Boro player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Will Lankshear (8), Jeremy Sarmiento (2), Sebastian Berhalter (2).
Assists: Luke Ayling (2), Morgan Whittaker (2), Tommy Conway (2).
Shots: Will Lankshear (34), Sebastian Berhalter (18), Aidan Morris (15).
Fouls: Will Lankshear (16), Callum Brittain (13), Sebastian Berhalter (9).