MIDDLESBROUGH, England (Interstat) — Middlesbrough delivered a commanding performance Saturday, routing Preston North End 4-0 in a Championship match at Riverside Stadium.

The home side took control early, with Alan Browne opening the scoring in the ninth minute. Tommy Conway doubled the lead in the 28th and added his second goal in the 54th. Morgan Whittaker netted in the 42nd minute.

Preston’s task was compounded when defender Jordan Storey received a red card in the 50th minute. The visitors, who have now lost three consecutive league matches, failed to register a goal.

The result extended Middlesbrough’s strong home form and contrasted sharply with the pregame statistical projection of a 1-1 draw.