How Preston North End's players rated in Middlesbrough win - Dave Seddon's marks out of 10

By Dave Seddon

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 14th Mar 2019, 09:33 GMT

Preston North End staged a fine comeback with the aid of a red card to record a fine 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.

Paul Gallagher and Jayden Stockley got the goals but who was your man of the match? See if you agree with Dave Seddon's player ratings.

Brandon Barker impressed in a rare cameo off the bench

placeholder image — Brandon Barker impressed in a rare cameo off the bench

Made three saves in the first-half, including a one-on-one with Assombalonga

placeholder image — Made three saves in the first-half, including a one-on-one with Assombalonga

Like many of his team-mates, picked-up as the game went on.

placeholder image — Like many of his team-mates, picked-up as the game went on.

Another impressive shift in the defence, won his headers and cleared the box well.

placeholder image — Another impressive shift in the defence, won his headers and cleared the box well.

Started in a three-man defence and then moved left. His shot led to the winning goal.

placeholder image — Started in a three-man defence and then moved left. His shot led to the winning goal.

Played out of position at wing-back before injury forced him off early doors.

placeholder image — Played out of position at wing-back before injury forced him off early doors.

Looked a touch rusty after his suspension. More of an influence later on.

placeholder image — Looked a touch rusty after his suspension. More of an influence later on.

Middlesbrough Paul Gallagher Jayden Stockley

News you can trust since 1886

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice