Preston vs Middlesbrough — Championship: stats, lineups & analysis
Table place: 24th5 ptsLLDLL
Sat 12 Dec12:30
Table place: 1st28 ptsWDWWL
Predicted lineups
schedule
Predicted lineup will appear closer to kickoff — both teams play other matches before this one.
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Preston vs Middlesbrough — the facts
Preston meet Middlesbrough in the Championship (Regular Season - 21). Kick-off is Saturday, 12 December 2026, 12:30 UTC at Deepdale.
Team pages: Preston · Middlesbrough · Championship
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Preston vs Middlesbrough, the head-to-head record and recent form, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Championship fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Explore more on the Preston and Middlesbrough team pages or the Championship page.