Chuba Akpom gave Michael Carrick’s side the lead in his first game in charge but goals from Emil Riis and Jordan Storey – in second half stoppage time – secured the win for the Lilywhites.
Nearly 17,000 attended the game at Deepdale and these are our best fan pictures from the game.
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PNE fans before the game against Middlesbrough. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
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PNE fans before the game against Middlesbrough. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
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PNE fans before the game against Middlesbrough. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
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PNE fans before the game against Middlesbrough. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth