What was the final score in Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers?

Preston North End 2-1 Blackburn Rovers, played 5 September 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.

What was the half-time score?

Preston North End led 2-0 at the break.

What is the head-to-head record between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers?

Across 23 meetings in our archive, Preston North End have won 9, Blackburn Rovers have won 9, with 5 draws.

Where is Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers played?

Deepdale, Preston - Preston North End's home ground.

Preston North End 2-1 Blackburn Rovers

English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 5Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 12:30 UK

Preston North EndHome Coach: Paul Heckingbottom

2 - 1

HT 2-0

Full time

Blackburn RoversAway

Coach: Valérien Ismaël

Venue: Deepdale, Preston (23,408)Referee: Anthony Backhouse, EnglandWeather: Unknown, 0°C

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Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench

Preston North EndStarting XI · 4-4-2

Bench

3. A. Vukcevic 6. L. Lindsay 9. J. Erabi 11. T. Small 20. L. Gibbs 21. L. Nicholls 23. A. Moran 24. O. Offiah 38. J. Kenny

Coach: Paul Heckingbottom

Blackburn RoversStarting XI · 3-4-2-1

Bench

11. J. Fevrier 17. H. Carter 30. J. Garrett 37. F. Goddard 39. H. Pates 45. H. Higgins 46. M. Decandia 47. L. Houghton 53. F. Vare

Coach: Tony Mowbray

Match events

9'⚽GoalC. Langassist: D. Burgzorg
25'🟨YellowYuri Ribeiro
27'⚽GoalC. Langassist: J. Thompson
40'🟨YellowSam Morsy
42'🟨YellowDelano Burgzorg
51'⚽Own goalS. Mills
52'🟨YellowStanley Mills
59'↔SubstitutionOff A. Vukcevic ↔ On C. Wiley
59'↔SubstitutionOff J. Kenny ↔ On C. Lang
59'↔SubstitutionOff J. Erabi ↔ On D. Burgzorg
64'↔SubstitutionOff H. Carter ↔ On A. Forshaw
64'↔SubstitutionOff J. Fevrier ↔ On O. Afolayan
65'🟨YellowHarry Clarke
69'↔SubstitutionOff O. Offiah ↔ On S. Mills
74'↔SubstitutionOff L. Gibbs ↔ On A. Devine
74'↔SubstitutionOff H. Higgins ↔ On S. Morsy
88'🟨YellowJordan Thompson

Match statistics

Preston North End

Stat

Blackburn Rovers

33%Possession67%
8Shots12
3Shots on target5
3Shots off target5
2Shots blocked2
5Shots inside box7
3Shots outside box5
243Total passes518
159Passes accurate420
65%Pass accuracy81%
2.19Expected goals (xG)1.09
11Fouls9
3Corners11
1Offsides5
4Yellow cards2
-Red cards-
5Saves1
0.23goals_prevented0.23

Preston North End, last 5

L1 SeptvsBristol City1-3
L29 Aug@Charlton Athletic0-1
L22 AugvsWolverhampton Wanderers1-3
L15 Aug@Bolton Wanderers1-2
L2 MayvsSouthampton1-3

Blackburn Rovers, last 5

D1 Sept@Lincoln City0-0
L29 AugvsQueens Park Rangers1-2
W22 AugvsMiddlesbrough2-1
D14 Aug@Wolverhampton Wanderers2-2
L2 MayvsLeicester City0-1

All-time head-to-head

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Meetings

Preston North End wins

Draws

Blackburn Rovers wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers?: Preston North End 2-1 Blackburn Rovers, played 5 September 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?: Preston North End led 2-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers?: Across 23 meetings in our archive, Preston North End have won 9, Blackburn Rovers have won 9, with 5 draws.
Where is Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers played?: Deepdale, Preston - Preston North End's home ground.