The Championship delivers a tantalising Lancashire derby this Saturday as Preston North End host Blackburn Rovers. Preston, with a slightly better overall record (15W 15D 16L), arrive with mixed recent form, securing two wins from their last five outings. Their ability to find the net (55 goals scored) is evident, but a leaky defence (62 conceded) remains a concern.
Blackburn, languishing slightly lower in the table (13W 13D 20L), have endured a tough season, underlined by their lower goal tally (42) and a defence that has conceded 56. Their recent form, with one win and two draws in five, suggests a slight improvement in resilience. Historically, this fixture has favoured Rovers, with Blackburn winning three of the last five encounters, including a narrow 1-0 victory earlier in the season. The bookmakers predict a tight affair, with a draw and an away win equally likely at 45% each, leaving Preston as distinct outsiders. Watch for Preston's attacking flair against Blackburn's improved defensive solidity, as both teams seek crucial points.
1. D. Iversen, 4. H. Clarke, 6. L. Lindsay, 19. L. Gibson, 17. S. Mills, 27. L. Leroy, 15. J. Thompson, 12. C. Wiley, 7. A. Devine, 37. D. Burgzorg, 9. J. Erabi
1. A. Pears, 2. R. Alebiosu, 6. T. Atcheson, 15. S. McLoughlin, 4. Y. Ribeiro, 8. S. Morsy, 31. K. Montgomery, 25. R. Morishita, 10. T. Cantwell, 21. O. Afolayan, 9. A. Gudjohnsen
Match events
9' Goal Normal Goal — Callum Lang (Preston) (assists: Delano Burgzorg)
25' Card Yellow Card — Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn)
27' Goal Normal Goal — Callum Lang (Preston) (assists: Jordan Thompson)
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