Middlesbrough thrashed Preston North End 4–0 at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday, 24 January 2026, in a Championship Matchday 29 fixture that was over as a contest by half-time. The visitors had no answer to a rampant home side, who led 3–0 at the break. Referee Andy Madley kept his cards in his pocket for a one-sided contest that kicked off at 12:30 UTC. The emphatic scoreline underlined Middlesbrough's authority on the day.

For Middlesbrough, this result was a powerful statem...