Preston North End vs Middlesbrough, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
2 - 3
2 - 3
Ayala double earns Pulis first win
Ayala double earns Pulis first win
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Calum Woods.
- 2': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Tom Clarke.
- 5': Ben Pearson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough).
- 9': Attempt missed. Josh Harrop (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ben Pearson.
- 11': Adlène Guédioura (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Daniel Johnson (Preston North End).
- 12': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Foul by Daniel Johnson (Preston North End).
- 13': Goal! Preston North End 0, Middlesbrough 1. Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 14': Goal! Preston North End 1, Middlesbrough 1. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tom Barkhuizen with a cross.
- 20': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Daniel Ayala.
- 21': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Britt Assombalonga.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Paul Huntington (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Harrop with a cross.
- 22': Foul by Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough).
- 22': Paul Huntington (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt saved. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Callum Robinson with a cross.
- 26': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Darren Randolph.
- 27': Attempt missed. Ben Davies (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Josh Harrop with a cross following a corner.
- 27': Ben Pearson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
- 28': Attempt blocked. Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Pearson.
- 28': Attempt missed. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 30': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Cyrus Christie.
- 30': Attempt missed. Ben Davies (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Josh Harrop with a cross following a corner.
- 32': Attempt saved. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Daniel Johnson.
- 32': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Darren Randolph.
- 33': Attempt blocked. Tom Clarke (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Harrop with a cross.
- 33': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Cyrus Christie.
- 34': Foul by Daniel Johnson (Preston North End).
- 34': Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Adlène Guédioura (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 37': Foul by Adlène Guédioura (Middlesbrough).
- 37': Josh Harrop (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 40': Goal! Preston North End 2, Middlesbrough 1. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniel Johnson with a cross.
- 41': Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 43': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 44': Foul by Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough).
- 44': Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45': Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Tom Clarke with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 45'+1': Attempt saved. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Preston North End 2, Middlesbrough 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Preston North End 2, Middlesbrough 1.
- 47': Attempt saved. Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Callum Robinson.
- 50': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Patrick Bamford replaces Adlène Guédioura.
- 50': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Rudy Gestede replaces Britt Assombalonga.
- 52': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Foul by Calum Woods (Preston North End).
- 53': Attempt saved. Patrick Bamford (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Grant Leadbitter with a cross.
- 54': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Josh Harrop (Preston North End).
- 55': Callum Robinson (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 55': Foul by Cyrus Christie (Middlesbrough).
- 56': Cyrus Christie (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Attempt saved. Josh Harrop (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 59': Foul by Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End).
- 59': Patrick Bamford (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Ryan Shotton replaces Cyrus Christie.
- 62': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Daniel Johnson (Preston North End).
- 63': Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Harrop.
- 64': Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Calum Woods (Preston North End).
- 65': Goal! Preston North End 2, Middlesbrough 2. Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner.
- 66': Foul by Josh Harrop (Preston North End).
- 66': Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Josh Harrop (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Attempt missed. Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jonny Howson following a fast break.
- 70': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Calum Woods.
- 71': Ben Pearson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 72': George Friend (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Ben Pearson.
- 73': Attempt missed. Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adama Traoré with a cross following a corner.
- 73': Goal! Preston North End 2, Middlesbrough 3. Daniel Ayala (Middlesbrough) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ben Gibson following a corner.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Robinson with a cross.
- 78': Attempt missed. Calum Woods (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Josh Harrop.
- 78': Substitution, Preston North End. Daryl Horgan replaces Tom Barkhuizen.
- 78': Substitution, Preston North End. Paul Gallagher replaces Daniel Johnson.
- 82': Attempt missed. Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Patrick Bamford.
- 87': Attempt missed. Ben Pearson (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Callum Robinson.
- 88': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Darren Randolph.
- 88': Attempt missed. Daryl Horgan (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 89': Foul by Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough).
- 89': Tom Clarke (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+2': Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+4': Ben Davies (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Rudy Gestede (Middlesbrough).
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Preston North End 2, Middlesbrough 3.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Preston North End 2, Middlesbrough 3.
Statistics
 MID |
PNE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 12 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 37 | Possession | 63 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 237 | Accurate Passes | 449 |
| 327 | Passes | 557 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 13 | Crosses | 23 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 63 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 27 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 12 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 37 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 37 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Deepdale
Location: Preston, England
Attendance: 15,101
Venue: Deepdale
Location: Preston, England
Attendance: 15,101
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Preston North End (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Chris Maxwell (GK) |
| 20 | Ben Davies |
| 23 | Paul Huntington |
| 15 | Calum Woods |
| 5 | Tom Clarke |
| 10 | Josh Harrop  |
| 4 | Ben Pearson |
| 11 | Daniel Johnson |
| 9 | Jordan Hugill |
| 37 | Callum Robinson |
| 29 | Tom Barkhuizen |
Middlesbrough (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Darren Randolph (GK) |
| 6 | Ben Gibson |
| 4 | Daniel Ayala |
| 3 | George Friend |
| 22 | Cyrus Christie |
| 7 | Grant Leadbitter |
| 17 | Adlène Guédioura |
| 16 | Jonathan Howson |
| 9 | Britt Assombalonga |
| 37 | Adama Traoré |
| 19 | Stewart Downing |
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