3-5-2
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3-4-3
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About the match
On this page you can find the Preston vs Middlesbrough match lineup for EFL Championship — Round 5 - First Leg, on Saturday 13-09-2025, along with the substitutes and the players missing from the squad. Preston lines up in a 3-5-2 led by Whiteman, while Middlesbrough sets up in a 3-4-3 led by Ayling. Preston is led by head coach Paul Heckingbottom, while Middlesbrough is managed by Rob Edwards. The match is played at Deepdale.























