Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (28)
By venue
Competitions faced in
English Football League Championship
English Football League Cup
FA Cup
Year-by-year
| Year | Preston… | D | Middles… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Preston North End and Middlesbrough have met 28 times on record. Preston North End lead with 7 wins, Middlesbrough have won 13 times and the two clubs have drawn 8 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 19 February 2006.
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Across their recorded meetings, Preston North End have found the net 35 times against Middlesbrough, while Middlesbrough have scored 53 times in reply — a combined 88 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 24 January 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2006. Follow every upcoming Preston North End versus Middlesbrough clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Preston North End and Middlesbrough played each other?
Preston North End and Middlesbrough have met 28 times on record, with the first meeting on 19 February 2006.
Who has won more, Preston North End or Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough have the edge with 13 wins to Preston North End's 7, with 8 draws between them.
When do Preston North End and Middlesbrough play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Saturday, 12 December 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Preston North End play Middlesbrough?
Their meetings produce 3.14 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 61% of them.