May 7th features a match where Preston North End will host Middlesbrough in a meeting of these two Championship teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 14th placed Preston North End is fresh off their 3-1 win against Barnsley. Aiden Marsh struck first for Barnsley in the 17th minute, then Daniel Johnson tied it up for Preston North End in the 23rd minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 54th minute on a goal by Daniel Johnson. Preston North End is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 7th placed Middlesbrough, recorded a 3-1 win against Stoke City. Matt Crooks scored the first goal for Middlesbrough in the 21st minute, then Lewis Baker added another on an own goal in the 25th minute. Middlesbrough is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Nov 23rd, Preston North End was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Paddy McNair struck first for Middlesbrough in the 33rd minute on a feed from Jonathan Howson, but Ched Evans got the equalizer for Preston North End in the 77th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 81st minute on a goal by Emil Riis.
Both Riley McGree and Matt Crooks have been the hottest scorers for Middlesbrough in the last five each having scored 2 goals each. Preston North End’s top weapon lately has been Daniel Johnson, who has 2 goals in the last 5 matches.