Match report

Preston Defeats Middlesbrough 4-1 in Championship Clash

Preston
Preston
4–1
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
May 7, 2022

In an explosive encounter at Deepdale, Preston showcased their offensive prowess to defeat Middlesbrough 4–1. Goals from A. Browne, D. Fry's own goal, E. Riis, and another penalty by Riis proved too much for the struggling visitors, who fought back with Tavernier’s effort but ultimately succumbed to the tenacious Preston attack.

Key Facts

  • • A. Browne scored in the 24th minute from an assist by B. Potts.
  • • D. Fry's own goal gave Preston a second at 35 minutes.
  • • Middlesbrough’s Tavernier replied with a goal in the 48th minute.
  • • E. Riis netted two goals, including one penalty after McNair was sent off for handball in the 73rd minute.
  • • Preston secured their fourth win of the season against Middlesbrough.

Lineups

Preston

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Iversen (G)
  • 6 L. Lindsay (D)
  • 41 Bambo Diaby (D)
  • 2 S. van den Berg (D)
  • 11 D. Johnson (M)
  • 44 B. Potts (M)
  • 8 A. Browne (M)
  • 4 B. Whiteman (M)
  • 13 A. McCann (M)
  • 19 E. Riis (F)
  • 21 C. Archer (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 P. Huntington
  • 39 M. O'Neil
  • 18 R. Ledson
  • 24 S. Maguire
  • 9 C. Evans
  • 3 G. Cunningham
  • 25 C. Ripley

Middlesbrough

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 28 L. Daniels (G)
  • 2 A. Dijksteel (D)
  • 16 J. Howson (M)
  • 25 M. Crooks (M)
  • 17 P. McNair (D)
  • 18 D. Watmore (F)
  • 6 D. Fry (D)
  • 7 M. Tavernier (M)
  • 48 R. McGree (M)
  • 11 A. Šporar (F)
  • 35 I. Jones (M)

Substitutes

  • 47 F. Balogun
  • 37 J. Coburn
  • 26 A. Connolly
  • 1 J. Lumley
  • 14 L. Peltier
  • 22 S. Bamba
  • 27 M. Bola

Timeline

  1. Preston
    24' Preston Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Browne · Assist: B. Potts
  2. Preston
    35' Preston Goal · Own Goal
    D. Fry
  3. Middlesbrough
    45' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    P. McNair

    Argument

  4. Middlesbrough
    48' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tavernier · Assist: A. Dijksteel
  5. Preston
    53' Preston Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Riis · Assist: C. Archer
  6. Preston
    56' Preston Card · Yellow Card
    Alistair McCann

    Foul

  7. Middlesbrough
    58' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dijksteel

    Foul

  8. Middlesbrough
    62' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Šporar · On: F. Balogun
  9. Middlesbrough
    62' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Watmore · On: J. Coburn
  10. Middlesbrough
    66' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    D. Fry

    Foul

  11. Middlesbrough
    66' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dijksteel · On: A. Connolly
  12. Middlesbrough
    72' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    I. Jones

    Foul

  13. Middlesbrough
    73' Middlesbrough Card · Red Card
    P. McNair

    Professional handball

  14. Preston
    74' Preston Goal · Penalty
    E. Riis
  15. Preston
    80' Preston subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Diaby · On: P. Huntington
  16. Preston
    82' Preston subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Riis · On: M. O'Neil
  17. Middlesbrough
    84' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    Matt Crooks

    Foul

  18. Preston
    86' Preston subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Whiteman · On: Ryan Ledson

Match Stats

Stat Preston Middlesbrough
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 404 420
Yellow Cards 3 6
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 10 4
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 333 339
Shots Inside Box 14 8
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Preston took a firm grip on the game after scoring two goals within minutes, including an own goal by D. Fry.
  • ▸ The red card issued to P. McNair of Middlesbrough in the 73rd minute for professional handball shifted momentum decisively towards Preston.