Blackburn vs Preston: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Blackburn prepare to host Preston NE on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Blackburn, currently 20th in the standings with 35 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 14 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Preston NE, sitting 8th with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Blackburn and Preston NE have favored Blackburn, with Preston NE claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against QPR, Blackburn recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Toth, Cashin, McLoughlin, Carter, Alebiosu, Tronstad, Baradji, Afolayan, Jorgensen, Morishita, Gudjohnsen. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Preston NE's last outing came against Watford, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Cornell, Gibson, Storey, Offiah, Vukcevic, Devine, Whiteman, McCann, Valentin, Jebbison, Dobbin. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Blackburn are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Blackburn and Preston NE are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Blackburn's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Preston NE's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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