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      Preston North End defeated Middlesbrough by 1x2

      Preston North End beat Middlesbrough, 1x2, on Wednesday, on matchday 37. Before this matchday, Tony Pulis's team came from a defeat, and Alex Neil's team came from a win.

      The opening goal was scored by Ashley Fletcher with 32 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike inside the box.

      After 61 minutes, Middlesbrough saw Daniel Ayala get a straight red card after 63 minutes, Paul Gallagher struck for Preston North End, assisted by Andrew Hughes. After 75 minutes, key moment of the game, when Jayden Stockley came on. Forward netted the last goal after 81 minutes through a header inside the penalty area.

      After the result Middlesbrough are 5th in the table, with 58 points, while Preston North End sit 9th place, with 54 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Alex Neil's team will host Birmingham City. Meanwhile, Tony Pulis's team will play away against Aston Villa.

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      STADIUM

      Riverside Stadium
      Riverside Stadium
      England
      Middlesbrough
      Capacity33 746
      Pitch size105x69
      Founded1995
      Head-to-head
      48
      44% Wins
      35
      32% Wins
      109
      Official matches