Blackburn Rovers welcome Wrexham to Ewood Park on October 24, 2026, in a Championship clash that carries significant weight for both sides. Rovers, currently sitting with a modest 28% win rate this season (13W 13D 20L), have endured a mixed bag of recent results, securing one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings. Their struggles in front of goal (42 scored) and defensive vulnerabilities (56 conceded) will be a concern for manager Jon Dahl Tomasson.
The narrative surrounding Wrexham, however, is one of immense intrigue. Having just been promoted, their Championship campaign is only just beginning, with zero wins, losses, or goals recorded thus far. This fixture marks a fresh start for them at this level, and all eyes will be on how they adapt. Recent head-to-head encounters suggest a competitive rivalry, with Wrexham securing a 2-0 victory in their last meeting, balanced by a 4-1 Blackburn win previously. With win probabilities evenly split (Home 35%, Draw 35%, Away 30%), this promises to be a tightly contested affair. Key for Blackburn will be converting chances, while Wrexham will look to showcase their fighting spirit and prove they belong in the Championship.
22. B. Toth, 2. R. Alebiosu, 6. T. Atcheson, 15. S. McLoughlin, 3. H. Pickering, 8. S. Morsy, 31. K. Montgomery, 25. R. Morishita, 10. T. Cantwell, 21. O. Afolayan, 9. A. Gudjohnsen
22. A. Patterson, 5. D. Hyam, 6. J. Worrall, 2. C. Doyle, 30. D. Imray, 8. B. Whiteman, 37. M. James, 3. J. Ekomie, 17. C. O'Hare, 19. K. Moore, 28. S. Smith
Match events
16' Card Yellow Card — Harry Pickering (Blackburn)
27' Card Yellow Card — Dominic Hyam (Wrexham)
44' Goal Normal Goal — Andri Guðjohnsen (Blackburn)
45' Card Yellow Card — Matty James (Wrexham)
64' subst Substitution 1 — Matty James (Wrexham) (assists: George Dobson)
64' subst Substitution 2 — Benjamin Whiteman (Wrexham) (assists: Ben Sheaf)
65' Card Yellow Card — Sam Morsy (Blackburn)
72' subst Substitution 1 — J. Fevrier (Blackburn) (assists: Augustus Kargbo)
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