Overview

• Lewis Dobbin struck on 22 minutes for Preston before Matt Targett levelled for Boro in the 72nd.
• Jordan Storey made it 2-1 on 88 minutes, then a stoppage-time scramble from a Targett corner produced the equaliser.
• Reports differ on the final touch, with Sky Sports naming Sontje Hansen and Teesside Live crediting debutant Alan Browne.
• Second-half changes, notably the introductions of David Strelec and Sverre Nypan, were credited with lifting Boro’s tempo and threat.
• Teesside Live reported a sickness bug in the Boro squad affecting their sluggish start, with Rob Edwards praising the team’s resilience as their point ended a bid for five straight wins.