Middlesbrough's promotion push faltered after they were beaten 2-1 by Preston North End at Deepdale. Stefan Thordarson's solo strike gave the hosts a deserved lead at the break, and they were good value for it. When Delano Burgzorg levelled just after half time, it looked as though the visitors would go on to win the gamne.

Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Middlesbrough 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.

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