Middlesbrough make the trip to Deepdale on Saturday afternoon as they look to strength their position in the playoff spots (15:00 GMT) - here are the stats.

Preston North End and Middlesbrough will both be targeting back-to-back victories when they face off in Saturday's Championship clash at Deepdale. The hosts got the better of Watford in their midweek outing, while Boro claimed a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday.

Follow live coverage as Watford face Preston North End in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Milutin Osmajic scores twice to earn Preston a second away win of the season and deny Watford the chance to move into the top six.

Watford will welcome Preston North End to Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts are unbeaten in their last seven games against Preston at this venue. Can they continue this run? Below, I have the team news,

Follow live coverage as Luton Town face Preston North End in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

The key stats ahead of Watford’s Championship clash with Preston North End on Tuesday night.