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AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-17 14:22 UTC
Blackburn Rovers host Middlesbrough in Championship clash
Ewood Park is the setting for the second matchday of the Championship season as Blackburn Rovers prepare to host Middlesbrough on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Both sides will be looking to build momentum early in the campaign after opening fixtures delivered mixed results.
Both teams are expected to field strong sides with no significant absences reported. Blackburn Rovers' expected XI features Andri Gudjohnsen and Oladapo Afolayan in attack, supported by midfielders Todd Cantwell, Ryoya Morishita, Kristi Montgomery, and Adam Forshaw. The defence is anticipated to be marshalled by Harry Pickering, Sean McLoughlin, Tom Atcheson, and Ryan Alebiosu, with Balazs Toth in goal.
Middlesbrough's predicted lineup sees Kyle Joseph and Will Lankshear leading the line, with Leo Castledine, Sebastian Berhalter, Abdoulaye Kante, and Morgan Whittaker in midfield and attacking roles. The defensive unit is expected to consist of Neto Borges, Adilson Malanda, Luke Ayling, and Callum Brittain, with Radek Vitek starting in net.
Blackburn Rovers began their Championship season with a draw, having been held 2-2 by Wolverhampton Wanderers. Prior to that, they secured a victory in the EFL Cup against Burton Albion. Their pre-season included a mix of results, with a win against Strasbourg and a draw with Huddersfield Town, but also defeats to Nottingham Forest and a loss to Leicester City at the end of the previous league campaign.
Middlesbrough kicked off their Championship campaign with a win, defeating Lincoln City 2-1. They also advanced in the EFL Cup with a 1-0 victory over Wrexham. Their pre-season matches yielded varied outcomes, including a high-scoring draw with Espanyol and a defeat to Huddersfield Town, alongside draws against Celtic and Hull City. Their previous league season concluded with a Championship playoff defeat to Hull City.
The last five meetings between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough have been closely contested, with few goals scored. Their most recent Championship fixture on 21 March 2026 ended in a goalless draw. The reverse fixture earlier that season also finished 0-0. In the 2024-25 season, Middlesbrough secured a 0-2 home win, while Blackburn Rovers claimed a 0-1 victory away in the Championship and an FA Cup win by the same scoreline.
Middlesbrough's Morgan Whittaker has shown his attacking prowess in recent matches, being directly involved in five goals across his last 10 appearances. His ability to create and score could prove pivotal for the visitors. For Blackburn Rovers, the expected attacking partnership of Andri Gudjohnsen and Oladapo Afolayan will be key to breaking down the Middlesbrough defence.
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