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Both BTTS in 6 of 10 each side
Preston failed to score 4 of 10 home
Blackburn scored in 7 of 10 away
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Preston North End
3-4-1-2
● Confirmed
37
↓59′
Burgzorg
10
⚽⚽↓59′
Lang
7
↓74′
Devine
12
↓59′
Wiley
15
Thompson
27
Leroy
17
↓69′
Mills
19
Gibson
14
Storey
4
Clarke
1
Iversen
Bench (11)
Andrija Vukcevic ↑59′ · Jusef Erabi ↑59′ · Johnny Kenny ↑59′ · Odel Offiah ↑69′ · Liam Gibbs ↑74′ · Liam Lindsay · Thierry Small · Lee Nicholls · Andrew Moran · Brad Potts · Alistair McCann
Coach · Paul Heckingbottom
Match Preview
Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-03 11:38 UTC
Preston and Blackburn seek stability in Lancashire derby
The Lancashire derby takes centre stage this Saturday as Preston North End look to arrest a difficult start to the Championship campaign against Blackburn Rovers. The two sides meet at Deepdale on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:30 CET.
A desperate search for points
Preston North End enter this matchday 5 clash under significant pressure following a challenging run of results. Having struggled to find their rhythm in the opening weeks of the Championship, the hosts will be eager to use the intensity of a local rivalry to kick-start their season.
Their recent form has been testing, with a string of defeats across both league and cup competitions. Reconnecting with their home support at Deepdale will be essential if they are to turn the tide against their neighbours.
Blackburn's mixed momentum
Blackburn Rovers arrive at Deepdale looking to find consistency after a varied start to their own league campaign. While they managed a hard-fought victory against Middlesbrough in late August, they have found points harder to come by in their most recent outings, including a goalless draw at Lincoln City.
In the attacking third, the visitors will look to Andri Gudjohnsen to provide the spark. Gudjohnsen has been a consistent presence for his side, contributing to four goals during his last ten appearances across all competitions.
Team news and expected lineups
Both managers are forced into adjustments for this encounter due to key personnel issues. Preston North End are expected to be without Alistair McCann, who remains sidelined through injury, leaving a void in the middle of the park for the hosts.
Blackburn Rovers must also shuffle their pack, as Tom Atcheson is currently serving a suspension. The expected XI for Preston features Daniel Iversen in goal, with Jusef Erabi and Delano Burgzorg leading the line, while Blackburn are expected to rely on the attacking duo of Andri Gudjohnsen and Oladapo Afolayan.
Historical context in the derby
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been tightly contested affairs, often decided by the narrowest of margins. Blackburn Rovers have enjoyed the better of the exchanges in their recent league encounters, including a 1-0 win in February 2026 and a 2-1 victory at Deepdale in November 2025.
Preston will be desperate to break that trend and secure a result that would not only provide a much-needed morale boost but also settle local bragging rights. With both teams looking to climb the table, the tactical battle on the pitch is expected to be as fierce as the atmosphere in the stands.
Blackburn Rovers
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
Gudjohnsen
21
↓64′
Afolayan
10
Cantwell
25
Morishita
31
Montgomery
8
↓74′
Morsy
4
Ribeiro
15
McLoughlin
28
↓64′
Forshaw
2
Alebiosu
1
Pears
Bench (17)
Jayden Fevrier ↑64′ · Hayden Carter ↑64′ · Hayden Carter ↑64′ · Jake Garrett · Felix Goddard · Harvey Pates · Lucas Houghton · Frank Vare · Tom Atcheson · Balazs Toth · Moussa Baradji · Scott Wharton · Harry Pickering · Augustus Kargbo · Yuki Ohashi · Lewis Miller · Mathias Joergensen
Coach · Tony Mowbray
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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Le Chat
+4.6% ROI
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DeepSeek
+4.0% ROI
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Nova
+3.2% ROI
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Nemotron
+2.6% ROI
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Qwen
+2.0% ROI
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ERNIE
+1.6% ROI
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Gemini
+1.5% ROI
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Kimi
+0.6% ROI
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ChatGPT
+0.5% ROI
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Claude
-0.0% ROI
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GLM
-0.4% ROI
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Grok
-1.5% ROI
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WizardLM
-2.7% ROI
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Seed
-3.0% ROI
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Recent Form
Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Preston North End
0
Wins
1
Draws
9
Losses
8
Scored
22
Conceded
0
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
1 SepCHAPreston North End1–3Bristol CityL
29 AugCHACharlton Athletic1–0Preston North EndL
26 AugEFLPreston North End0–4EvertonL
22 AugCHAPreston North End1–3Wolverhampton WanderersL
