Championship · 2026/27 · MW 5Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 11:30 UK
Venue: Deepdale Stadium, Preston (24,500)Weather: Light rain, 17°C, 1.6mm rain, 19km/h wind
Likely lineups
Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoffPreston NELikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
BlackburnLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Preston NE — last 5
- L22 AugvsWolverhampton1–3
- L15 Aug@Bolton Wanderers1–2
- L2 MayvsSouthampton1–3
- W25 Apr@Sheffield Utd3–2
- L22 Apr@Birmingham1–2
Blackburn — last 5
- W22 AugvsMiddlesbrough2–1
- D14 Aug@Wolverhampton2–2
- L2 MayvsLeicester City0–1
- W22 Apr@Sheffield Utd3–1
- D17 AprvsCoventry City1–1
All-time head-to-head
Full record →22
Meetings
8
Preston NE wins
5
Draws
9
Blackburn wins
Frequently asked
- When does Preston NE play Blackburn?
- Preston NE host Blackburn on 5 September 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
- What is the head-to-head record between Preston NE and Blackburn?
- Across 22 meetings in our archive, Preston NE have won 8, Blackburn have won 9, with 5 draws.
- Where is Preston NE v Blackburn played?
- Deepdale Stadium, Preston — Preston NE's home ground.