Championship · 2026/27 · MW 2Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 14:00 UK
Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn (31,367)
Likely lineups
Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoffBlackburnLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
MiddlesbroughLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Blackburn — last 5
- L2 MayvsLeicester City0–1
- W22 Apr@Sheffield Utd3–1
- D17 AprvsCoventry City1–1
- L14 Apr@Southampton0–3
- D11 Apr@Stoke1–1
Middlesbrough — last 5
- L23 May@Hull City0–1
- L12 May@Southampton1–2
- D9 MayvsSouthampton0–0
- D2 May@Wrexham2–2
- W25 AprvsWatford5–1
All-time head-to-head
Full record →24
Meetings
8
Blackburn wins
11
Draws
5
Middlesbrough wins
Frequently asked
- When does Blackburn play Middlesbrough?
- Blackburn host Middlesbrough on 22 August 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
- What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn and Middlesbrough?
- Across 24 meetings in our archive, Blackburn have won 8, Middlesbrough have won 5, with 11 draws.
- Where is Blackburn v Middlesbrough played?
- Ewood Park, Blackburn — Blackburn's home ground.