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

As Derby County prepare to host Blackburn on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Derby County, currently 8th in the standings with 48 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 21 points from 17 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 a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Blackburn, sitting 20th with 38 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Derby County and Blackburn have favored Derby County, with Blackburn claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Watford, Derby County recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Vickers, Elder, Clarke, Sanderson, Ward, Travis, Ozoh, Brewster, Szmodics, Brereton Diaz, Agyemang. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Blackburn's last outing came against Preston NE, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Toth, Cashin, Carter, McLoughlin, Pickering , Baradji, Tronstad, Alebiosu, Jorgensen, Morishita, Gudjohnsen. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Derby County are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Derby County and Blackburn 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: Derby County's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Blackburn's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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