26/04 - 20:00
Middlesbrough edged out Preston North End, 4x0, on Saturday, on matchweek 38. Coming into the contest, Michael Carrick's team came from a draw, and Ryan Lowe's team came from two wins. Cameron Archer was the star with 2 goals and 1 assist.
The first goal was scored by Chuba Akpom after 22 minutes. Chuba Akpom now on a scoring streak of 4 consecutive games.
With 52 minutes on the clock, Cameron Archer struck the second goal for Middlesbrough. With this strike, Cameron Archer reached 5th goals for the season. In the 58th minute, Michael Carrick's team extended their lead with a goal from forward. In the final minutes of the game, Preston North End saw Bambo Diaby get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the closing stages of the game, Marcus Forss scored the last goal of the match.
After the result Middlesbrough are 3rd in the table, with 67 points, while Preston North End sit 12th place, with 53 points. Next up, Michael Carrick's team visit Huddersfield Town, while Ryan Lowe's team will play at home against Blackpool.
| Middlesbrough | Preston North End | |||
2 | Shots | 2 | ||
2 | Shots on target | 2 | ||
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Ball steals | 7 | 7 |
| 7 | 79 | Total Passes | 39 | 8 |
| 7 | 71 | Passes Completed | 31 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Saves | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
