Blackburn vs Middlesbrough

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Championship · Aug 22, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Blackburn 2–1 Middlesbrough

Match preview

Ewood Park is set for a intriguing Championship clash on August 22, 2026, as Blackburn Rovers host Middlesbrough. The win probability, surprisingly favouring a home victory or a draw despite Blackburn's league position, adds an extra layer of intrigue. Rovers, with a 28% win rate this season, have endured a challenging campaign, scoring 42 and conceding 56. Their recent form has been patchy, with one win, two draws, and two losses from their last five outings.

Middlesbrough, by contrast, sit comfortably with a 48% win rate, boasting a strong attack that has netted 72 goals while conceding 47. Their recent run of two wins, two draws, and one loss suggests a side in better shape. However, the head-to-head record tells a curious story. While Boro have secured victories in the past, including two 1-0 away wins, the most recent encounters have been goalless draws. This fixture often proves tight, and with Blackburn’s home advantage influencing the probabilities, Middlesbrough will need to be at their best to secure an away win against a side desperate for points. The midfield battle and clinical finishing will be key to breaking the deadlock.

Standings

Blackburn: #12 · 5 Pts · 4 P (1W 2D 1L)
Middlesbrough: #6 · 6 Pts · 3 P (2W 0D 1L)

Recent form

Blackburn

D Aug 14, 2026: Wolves 2–2 Blackburn

Middlesbrough

W Aug 15, 2026: Middlesbrough 2–1 Lincoln

Head-to-head

2026-03-21T12:30:00+00:00: Blackburn 0–0 Middlesbrough
2025-12-26T15:00:00+00:00: Middlesbrough 0–0 Blackburn
2025-04-04T19:00:00+00:00: Blackburn 0–2 Middlesbrough
2025-01-11T12:00:00+00:00: Middlesbrough 0–1 Blackburn
2024-11-27T19:45:00+00:00: Middlesbrough 0–1 Blackburn

Lineups

Blackburn (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

22. B. Toth, 2. R. Alebiosu, 6. T. Atcheson, 15. S. McLoughlin, 3. H. Pickering, 31. K. Montgomery, 28. A. Forshaw, 25. R. Morishita, 10. T. Cantwell, 21. O. Afolayan, 9. A. Gudjohnsen

Middlesbrough (Formation: 4-2-2-2)

1. R. Vitek, 2. C. Brittain, 12. L. Ayling, 29. A. Malanda, 30. Neto Borges, 42. A. Kante, 6. S. Berhalter, 11. M. Whittaker, 19. L. Castledine, 7. W. Lankshear, 22. K. Joseph

Match events

12' Goal Normal Goal — J. Sarmiento (Middlesbrough) (assists: M. Whittaker)
24' Card Yellow Card — O. Afolayan (Blackburn)
45'+2 Card Yellow Card — S. McLoughlin (Blackburn)
49' Goal Normal Goal — A. Gudjohnsen (Blackburn) (assists: H. Pickering)
55' Goal Normal Goal — T. Cantwell (Blackburn)
58' Card Yellow Card — S. Morsy (Blackburn)
60' subst Substitution 1 — J. Sarmiento (Middlesbrough) (assists: K. Joseph)
60' subst Substitution 2 — M. Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) (assists: R. McGree)
61' subst Substitution 1 — O. Afolayan (Blackburn) (assists: J. Fevrier)
61' subst Substitution 2 — R. Morishita (Blackburn) (assists: M. Jorgensen)
69' subst Substitution 3 — S. Morsy (Blackburn) (assists: A. Forshaw)
69' subst Substitution 4 — A. Gudjohnsen (Blackburn) (assists: Y. Ohashi)
76' Card Yellow Card — T. Cantwell (Blackburn)
77' subst Substitution 3 — S. Berhalter (Middlesbrough) (assists: L. Castledine)
77' subst Substitution 4 — M. Arfsten (Middlesbrough) (assists: Neto Borges)
80' subst Substitution 5 — T. Cantwell (Blackburn) (assists: H. Carter)
90' Card Yellow Card — W. Lankshear (Middlesbrough)