Preston 4-1 Middlesbrough
Championship · Matchweek 46Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: E. Riis 8.6 · B. Whiteman 7.9 · A. Browne 7.9
Match analysis
5 sections14:52Preston beat Middlesbrough 4-1 in the Championship matchday 46 on 7 May 2022.
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Result and story of the match
It was 2-0 at half-time. Preston scored first, in the 24th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 24' A. Browne, assisted by B. Potts → 1-0; 35' D. Fry (own goal) → 1-1; 48' M. Tavernier, assisted by A. Dijksteel → 1-2; 53' E. Riis, assisted by C. Archer → 2-2; 74' E. Riis (penalty) → 3-2.
Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough) was sent off in the 73rd minute; yellow cards: Preston 3, Middlesbrough 6.
Statistical comparison
Shots 15-12 (10-4 on target); possession 49%-51%; corners 7-0; pass accuracy 82%-81%.
Goals by half: 2-0 in the first, 2-1 in the second.
Standout players
E. Riis was Preston's highest-rated player at 8.6 in 82 minutes: 2 goals, 3 shots on target, 1 key pass, 2 tackles, won 9 of 19 duels.
L. Daniels was Middlesbrough's highest-rated player at 6.9 in 90 minutes: 7 saves, won 2 of 2 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
Match summary
Preston beat Middlesbrough 4-1 in the Championship matchday 46 on 7 May 2022. Goals: A. Browne 24', D. Fry 35' (o.g.), M. Tavernier 48', E. Riis 53', E. Riis 74' (pen). Match stats: possession Preston 49%, Middlesbrough 51%; shots on target 10-4.
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