Middlesbrough vs Preston North End — Pass Map

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Middlesbrough 4 – 0 Preston North End

Championship · 24 Jan 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Malanda's possession dominance from deep

A. Malanda orchestrated play with 75 accurate passes and 93 touches, maintaining composure and distribution range. His volume and accuracy provided a reliable recycling point that anchored Middlesbrough's build-up phase.

Ayling creating from the fullback slot

L. Ayling registered 2 key passes despite limited creative expectation. His willingness to step forward and probe threatened Preston's structure from an attacking fullback position.

Valentín's relentless ground dominance

P. Valentín made 19 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances. His constant disruption in Preston's defensive shape suffocated Middlesbrough's rhythm and won back possession consistently.

Whiteman's efficient short-burst creativity

B. Whiteman delivered 2 key passes and created 0.094 expected assists in 58 minutes off the bench. His high-tempo pressing and incisive passing gave Preston fresh attacking impetus when they needed momentum.