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.

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.

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.

In the hunt for a playoff spot, Watford are set to host Preston North End at Vicarage Road as part of Tuesday's Championship action. The Hornets were beaten 3-0 by the Lilywhites in the reverse fixture back in October, but they will need to pick up points this week if they are to keep up with their rivals.

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

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.