Preston vs Blackburn Live Stream & Tips - Lancashire Derby in the Championship

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 20 Sep 2024

Alex Waite 20 Sep 2024

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Preston have lost just one match under Paul Heckingbottom
Blackburn are unbeaten in the Championship since April
Will these Lancashire sides split the points on Sunday?

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Paul Heckingbottom's Preston have drawn their last 2 home games against Blackburn (Getty)

Preston vs Blackburn Preview

Paul Heckingbottom has improved Preston since arriving in August and made his new side hard to beat. Blackburn don’t drop many points in the Championship, these sturdy sides set for a tight clash.

Preston vs Blackburn Preview
Head to Head
Preston Form
Preston Injuries & Team News
Blackburn Form
Blackburn Injuries & Team News

Preston are unbeaten in their last 3 home matches.
Preston have drawn in their last 2 home fixtures against Blackburn.
Blackburn have drawn 2 consecutive Championship away games.

Head to Head

Preston have a 47-34 advantage against Blackburn in 113 meetings with 32 draws.

The teams last met in February and played out a 2-2 draw at Deepdale.

Preston Form

Preston had a rocky start to the Championship campaign. Former manager Ryan Lowe left the club following an opening day 2-0 defeat at Sheffield United.

Paul Heckingbottom was appointed in late August and has led Preston to two draws, two wins and one defeat. The Lillywhites drew 1-1 in their last two matches, starting with a stalemate at Middlesbrough.

North End held Fulham to a 1-1 draw at Deepdale in the EFL Cup and progressed 16-15 on penalties. Ryan Ledson opened the scoring on 35 minutes before their marathon penalty win.

Preston Injuries & Team News

Preston have no injuries or suspensions.

Striker Emil Riis was rested for the EFL Cup clash against Fulham and is set to return for this clash.

Blackburn Form

Blackburn are third in the Championship and are just one of two sides unbeaten in the division.

Rovers’ only dropped points came in consecutive away draws. John Eustace’s team were held 2-2 at Norwich and 1-1 against Burnley.

The Lancashire team returned to winning ways at home on Saturday with a solid 3-0 triumph against Bristol City. Lewis Travis struck first on 17 minutes and Yuki Ohash’s second-half brace wrapped up the victory.

Blackburn Injuries & Team News

Defensive pair Harry Pickering and Scott Wharton are unavailable due to injury.

Midfield duo Zak Gilsenan and Harry Leonard are also injured and out of action.

Striker Yuki Ohashi is likely to lead the line after scoring four goals in five appearances.

Verdict

Preston v Blackburn

Paul Heckingbottom and John Eustace are two managers who like their sides to keep things tight. This approach is likely to continue with a Lancashire stalemate at Deepdale.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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