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Preston vs Middlesbrough — live score, lineups, stats, h2h and where to watch

Preston vs Middlesbrough kicks off 2026-12-12. TV channels and legal streams are listed below as soon as they are confirmed.

2026-12-12
Preston
12:30—
Middlesbrough

Who will win?

Early-season estimate
23%Preston
23%Draw
54%Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough are favoured, with a 54% chance of winning.

Most likely score 1-1 · Expected goals 1.2 – 2.0

Why

  • Preston have taken 1 point from their last five (LDLLL); Middlesbrough have taken 11 (DWWDW).
  • Preston scored 1 and conceded 1.9 a game this season; Middlesbrough 2 and 1.5.
  • Preston have scored first in 38% of their matches, Middlesbrough in 63%. When Middlesbrough score first, they win 40% of the time.
  • Preston have won 1 of 4 at home this season; Middlesbrough have won 1 of 4 away.

Calculated from league results, with last season counted at half weight early on. Tested on over 16,000 past matches. For information only.

Head to head

Last 14 meetings

6
Preston wins
3
draws
5
Middlesbrough wins
  1. 2026-01-24Middlesbrough vs PrestonChampionshipL
  2. 2025-09-13Preston vs MiddlesbroughChampionshipD
  3. 2025-01-25Preston vs MiddlesbroughChampionshipW
  4. 2024-09-14Middlesbrough vs PrestonChampionshipD
  5. 2024-02-14Preston vs MiddlesbroughChampionshipW
Preston — recent form
LDLLL
Middlesbrough — recent form
DWWDW
Full head-to-head record →

Where to watch Preston vs Middlesbrough

  • Albania:SuperSport 2 Digitalb, SuperSport 3 Digitalb
  • Algeria:beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports English, TOD
  • Angola:ESPN2 Africa
  • Anguilla:Disney+ Premium Caribbean
  • Antigua and Barbuda:Disney+ Premium Caribbean
  • Argentina:Disney+ Premium Argentina, Fox Sports Argentina
  • Armenia:Setanta Sports 1
  • Aruba:Disney+ Premium Caribbean
Full where-to-watch guide — every region, channel and stream →

About the match

Preston and Middlesbrough meet in Championship on Saturday 12 December 2026, with kick-off scheduled for Sat 12 Dec, 12:30 UTC.

Team news, confirmed line-ups and head-to-head form will appear here as they land, so it is worth checking back closer to kick-off.

Frequently asked questions

＋ What time does Preston vs Middlesbrough kick off?

Preston host Middlesbrough at 12:30 UTC on Saturday 12 December 2026.

＋ Where can I watch Preston vs Middlesbrough on TV or online?

Broadcast coverage for this Championship fixture includes 111 mio Sports 1, beIN SPORTS 3 Australia, beIN Sports Connect New Zealand and CBS Sports Golazo.

＋ What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Middlesbrough?

Preston have won 6, Middlesbrough have won 5, and 3 matches have ended level between the two sides.

＋ What form are Preston and Middlesbrough in coming into this match?

Preston arrive in LLLDL form, while Middlesbrough come into this Championship fixture in WDWWD form.