England - Championship20/02/2026, 20:00Data current as of 13 September 2026

Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End: match statistics

Blackburn Rovers

1 : 0half-time 0:0

Preston North End

130%(2.05)

X30%(3.20)

240%(4.00)

BTTS Over/Under HT/FT

Pick: 2Lost

Pick score:25.50

Value:60.00%

Preston North End are displaying significantly better form and league position (8th place) compared to Blackburn Rovers (21st place). The hosts have a very poor home record with just 19% wins and as many as 50% losses at home, making them one of the weakest home sides in the league. Preston show an advantage in key statistics – better shot conversion (12% vs 8%), higher average xG (1.2 vs 1.39 for the hosts, but with better efficiency), and a balanced away goal difference (difference of 0). Blackburn have a negative goal difference in home matches (-7) and have conceded an average of 1.38 goals per game at home. The recent form of both teams is balanced (1.4 and 1.0 points per game respectively), however Preston have more experience in picking up points on the road (33% wins). Taking all these factors into account, the visitors have the edge, although a draw is also a realistic scenario due to Preston's high number of draws away from home (40%).

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Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Blackburn Rovers played Preston North End in Championship (England). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Current form

Blackburn Rovers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Preston North End: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Blackburn Rovers scores 0.94 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Preston North End scores 1.25 and concedes 1.13. League average: 2.58 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Blackburn Rovers 47%, Preston North End 56%. Over 2.5: Blackburn Rovers 41%, Preston North End 44%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.

xG, shots and style

Blackburn Rovers has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.26. Blackburn Rovers: 11.5 shots per match, Preston North End: 10.9.

Match halves

Blackburn Rovers: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.44. Preston North End: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.69.

Goals by minute

Blackburn Rovers: 31-45+ (8 goals). Preston North End: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

0 : 0

1st half

1 : 0

2nd half

Match statistics

44Possession (%)56

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

13Shots3

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

3Shots on target2

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

1.43xG0.64

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

5Corners3

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

55Dangerous attacks41

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

8Fouls10

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

2Cards2

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.09Points per match1.5

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0.94Goals scored / match1.25

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

1.28Goals conceded / match1.13

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

1.33xG for1.26

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

50%Average possession45%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

3.28Shots on target / match3.66

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

25%Clean sheets28%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

47%Both teams scored56%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

11.47Shots per match10.94

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

3.28Shots on target3.66

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

8.2%Shot conversion11.4%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

50%Possession45%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

1.33xG for1.26

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

1.29xG against1.51

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Shooting quality

Blackburn Rovers: BalancedPreston North End: Balanced

	Blackburn Rovers	Preston North End
Accuracy (shots on target)	29%	33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)	0.12	0.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)	0.29	0.34

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Blackburn Rovers is 40% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / match - Blackburn Rovers · 1 pts / match - Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers

DLWLW

Season result split

28% W25% D47% L

Season (W-D-L)

9-8-15

1.09 pts / match · goal difference -11

Last 5 (W-D-L)

2-1-2

1.40 pts / match

Record at home (W-D-L)

3-5-8

Last 5 at home

1-2-2

LDDLW

Last 5 matches - averages

Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.09Opponent xG: 1.35BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%

Preston North End

LLDWD

Season result split

38% W38% D25% L

Season (W-D-L)

12-12-8

1.50 pts / match · goal difference +4

Last 5 (W-D-L)

1-2-2

1.00 pts / match

Record away (W-D-L)

5-6-4

Last 5 away

1-2-2

DLWLD

Last 5 matches - averages

Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.08Opponent xG: 1.90BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Preston North End is 33% better for: goals scored per match.

0.94 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers · 1.25 goals / match - Preston North End

Preston North End is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.28 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers · 1.13 goals / match - Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers scoring profile: strong

Blackburn Rovers scores in 66% of matches (21 of 32 matches), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 matches).

Preston North End scoring profile: very strong

Preston North End scores in 78% of matches (25 of 32 matches), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 matches).

30Goals scored (season)40

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

41Goals conceded (season)36

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

2.22Average goals in match2.38

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

5Goals scored (last 5)4

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

5Goals conceded (last 5)10

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Blackburn Rovers

25%

Clean sheets8 of 32 matches

34%

No goal11 of 32 matches

Preston North End

28%

Clean sheets9 of 32 matches

22%

No goal7 of 32 matches

How often they score at least...

66%1 goal78%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

22%2 goals38%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

6%3 goals9%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0%4 goals0%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal72%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

41%2 goals31%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

13%3 goals6%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0%4 goals3%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

47%

Blackburn Rovers - BTTS15 of 32 matches

56%

Preston North End - BTTS18 of 32 matches

56%

League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time16%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0%BTTS in both halves0%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

16%Scored in both halves31%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

BTTS and goal count

31%Min. 3 goals and BTTS34%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

9%Min. 3 goals without BTTS9%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

40%BTTS - last 540%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

Full match - team comparison (Over)

94%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)94%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

75%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)75%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

41%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)44%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

13%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)19%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)6%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 94%Under 6%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 75%Under 25%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 41%Under 59%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 13%Under 87%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 0%Under 100%

Over / Under - Preston North End

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 94%Under 6%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 75%Under 25%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 44%Under 56%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 19%Under 81%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 6%Under 94%

1st half

69%Min. 1 goal before half-time78%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

31%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

6%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time72%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

34%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

6%Min. 3 goals after half-time6%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Match halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Preston North End is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.28 pts / match - Blackburn Rovers · 1.44 pts / match - Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers - half-time state

28% leading44% draw28% trailing

Preston North End - half-time state

38% leading31% draw31% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.28Points per match (1st half)1.44

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.56

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0.56Goals conceded (1st half)0.56

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

1.06Average goals (1st half)1.13

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

56%Clean sheet before half-time59%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

56%No goal before half-time47%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

After half-time (2nd half)

1.16Points per match (2nd half)1.28

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0.44Goals scored (2nd half)0.69

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

0.72Goals conceded (2nd half)0.56

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

1.16Average goals (2nd half)1.25

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

53%Clean sheet after half-time53%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

63%No goal after half-time44%

Blackburn RoversPreston North End

Blackburn Rovers - second-half results

28% W31% D41% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

-2

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

-9

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.28

PPG before half-time

Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Preston North End - second-half results

25% W53% D22% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.44

PPG before half-time

Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Blackburn Rovers - last 5 matches by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per match	1.80	1.00
Goals scored / match	0.8	0.2
Goals conceded / match	0.4	0.6
Average goals in match	1.2	0.8
1 goal	60%	60%
2 goals	40%	20%
3 goals	20%	0%
Clean sheet	60%	60%
No goal	40%	80%
Goal difference	+2	-2

Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing

2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

Preston North End - last 5 matches by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per match	1.40	0.40
Goals scored / match	0.4	0.4
Goals conceded / match	1.0	1.0
Average goals in match	1.4	1.4
1 goal	80%	80%
2 goals	40%	40%
3 goals	20%	20%
Clean sheet	60%	20%
No goal	60%	60%
Goal difference	-3	-3

Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing

2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Blackburn Rovers

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.

Preston North End

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.30

Estimated goals

attack vs opponent defence

1.0 : 1.3

Estimated goal split

home : away

89%

Pace vs league

100% = league average

52%

Both teams scored (BTTS)

average from both teams' seasons

+30%

Derby effect

H2H goals vs typical matches

51%

BTTS estimate

from both teams' scoring frequency

0:0 risk

about 1 in 14 matches

0-1

Most common goal range

attack vs defence on both sides

Blackburn Rovers

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

+0.04

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

-0.38

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

+1.5 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.39

Defensive efficiency

Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.

+0.01

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

68%

Defence vs league

How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.

108%

Form trend

Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.

+0.31

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

-0.1

Late goals

20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.

20%

Preston North End

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.25

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.37

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-5.0 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.01

Defensive efficiency

Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.

+0.38

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

105%

Defence vs league

How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.

82%

Form trend

Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.

-0.50

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.1

Late goals

28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.

28%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).

Teams vs league

	Blackburn Rovers	Liga	Preston North End
Average goals in match	▼ 2.22	2.58	▼ 2.38
Both teams scored	▼ 47%	56%	• 56%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)	▼ 41%	51%	▼ 44%
Clean sheets	• 25%	25%	▲ 28%
Goal before half-time	▼ 69%	71%	▲ 78%
Goal after half-time	▼ 75%	78%	▼ 72%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.58

Average goals per match

56%

Both teams scored

51%

Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)

25%

Clean sheets

1.38

Home goals / match

1.19

Away goals / match

+16%

Home attack advantage

+14%

Home defence advantage

+11%

Total home advantage

Goals in 1st half (whole league)

71%

1 goal

32%

2 goals

12%

3 goals

4 goals

Goals in 2nd half (whole league)

78%

1 goal

43%

2 goals

15%

3 goals

4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

40'
Blackburn RoversYellow cardHayden Carter
68'
Blackburn RoversSubstitutionOn: Yuki OhashiOff: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen
70'
Preston North EndYellow cardCallum Lang
73'
Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Odeluga OffiahOff: Andrew Hughes
90+1'
Blackburn RoversYellow cardEiram Cashin
90+5'
Blackburn RoversGoalYuki OhashiAssist: Eiram Cashin
90+7'
Preston North EndYellow cardThierr Small

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeAnthony Backhouse

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Anthony BackhouseMatches officiated: 24

4.63Cards per match

0Penalties per match

1 / X / 267%Home wins4%Draws28%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 - 0 Preston North End. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Preston North End FC

1 : 221/11/2025

Blackburn Rovers FC

FAQ

What was the result of Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End?

The Championship match finished Blackburn Rovers 1:0 Preston North End. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End?

Blackburn Rovers score 0.94 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.25. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Blackburn Rovers's matches and 56% of Preston North End's.

What form are Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End in?

Over the last 5 games Blackburn Rovers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Preston North End 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.

Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End: match statistics

Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Current form

Goal statistics

BTTS / Over / Under

xG, shots and style

Match halves

Goals by minute

League context

Head-to-head

Archived pre-match analysis

Half-by-half

Match statistics

Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Shooting quality

Team form— who is in better shape?

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How often they score at least...

How often they concede at least...

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

Goal patterns

BTTS and goal count

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

Full match - team comparison (Over)

Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers

Over / Under - Preston North End

1st half

2nd half

Match halves— when do the teams score more often?

Before half-time (1st half)

After half-time (2nd half)

Blackburn Rovers - second-half results

Preston North End - second-half results

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

Match profile

Blackburn Rovers

Preston North End

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

Teams vs league

Lineups and player events

Home team

Starting lineup

Substitutes

Away team

Starting lineup

Substitutes

Match timeline

Referee and managers

Referee context

Head-to-head

FAQ