Get the official Preston vs Blackburn confirmed lineups, team news, starting XIs, key match odds, and expert prediction ahead of this Championship clash.
Preston vs Blackburn Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | Deepdale |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Preston vs Blackburn have been confirmed.
Preston Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Daniel Iversen, Harry Clarke, Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Caleb Wiley, Jordan Thompson, Léo Leroy, Alfie Devine, Stanley Mills, Delano Burgzorg, Callum Lang
Substitutes: Odeluga Offiah, Johnny Kenny, Jusef Erabi, Andrew Moran, Liam Gibbs, Thierry Small, Lee Nicholls, Andrija Vukcevic, Liam Lindsay
Blackburn Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Aynsley Pears, Ryan Alebiosu, Kristi Montgomery, Sean McLoughlin, Yuri Ribeiro, Adam Forshaw, Sam Morsy, Ryoya Morishita, Todd Cantwell, Andri Gudjohnsen, Oladapo Afolayan
Substitutes: Harvey Pates, Harvey Higgins, Frank Vare, Michael Decandia, Lucas Houghton, Felix Goddard, Jake Garrett, Jayden Fevrier, Hayden Carter
Preston vs Blackburn Immediate Reaction
Preston
Preston set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Daniel Iversen between the posts behind a defensive line of Harry Clarke, Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, and Caleb Wiley. Jordan Thompson anchors the midfield alongside Léo Leroy and Alfie Devine, while Delano Burgzorg leads the attack flanked by Callum Lang and Stanley Mills.
Blackburn
Blackburn match their opponents in a 4-3-3 shape, starting Aynsley Pears in goal with Ryan Alebiosu, Kristi Montgomery, Sean McLoughlin, and Yuri Ribeiro in defense. The central midfield features Adam Forshaw, Sam Morsy, and Ryoya Morishita, providing support for an attacking trio of Todd Cantwell, Oladapo Afolayan, and centre-forward Andri Gudjohnsen.
Preston vs Blackburn Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive bet builder features four selections for this fixture, backing Blackburn to win alongside Ryoya Morishita to record over 0.5 shots on target. To complete the slip, we are also backing Sean McLoughlin to be shown a card and Blackburn to receive over 2.5 team cards.
Preston vs Blackburn Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the confirmation of both starting lineups, Preston are projected as narrow favourites to claim all three points on home soil in this encounter. Both sides field competitive attacking units, but the hosts are tipped to secure the victory at Deepdale.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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