Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers Highlights - September 05, 2026

Preston North End beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in Championship on September 05, 2026. The match was played at Deepdale.

Callum Lang (9', 27') scored for Preston North End. An own goal from Stanley Mills also went down on the scoresheet.

At kick-off Preston North End stood in position 24 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats.

Blackburn Rovers went into the game in position 13, on 5 points. They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

That run had left Blackburn Rovers 2 games without defeat.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Todd Cantwell’s effort (6'). Shortly afterwards, a block denied Yuri Ribeiro on 7 minutes.

Delano Burgzorg could not find the target for Preston North End (9').

Moments later, Callum Lang scored for Preston North End on 9 minutes after a pass from Delano Burgzorg.

Sam Morsy sent an effort off target for Blackburn Rovers (19'). Soon after, Andri Gudjohnsen tested the goalkeeper for Blackburn Rovers (23').

The referee cautioned Yuri Ribeiro of Blackburn Rovers on 25 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Jordan Thompson picked out Callum Lang, who scored for Preston North End (27').

Oladapo Afolayan forced a save for Blackburn Rovers on 34 minutes. Sam Morsy was booked for Blackburn Rovers (40').

After the break, An own goal from Stanley Mills followed on 51 minutes. The referee cautioned Stanley Mills of Preston North End on 52 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Delano Burgzorg’s effort (58'). Harrison Clarke was booked for Preston North End (65').

Alfie Devine saw a shot blocked (71'). Moments later, Jordan Thompson shot wide for Preston North End on 72 minutes.

Jayden Fevrier could not find the target for Blackburn Rovers (73'). Soon after, Andri Gudjohnsen tested the goalkeeper for Blackburn Rovers (77').

Jayden Fevrier forced a save for Blackburn Rovers on 77 minutes. Substitutions: Preston North End 5, Blackburn Rovers 3.

Blackburn Rovers controlled 67.2% of possession. Preston North End had 8 shots with 3 on target, while Blackburn Rovers had 12 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Preston North End 5, Blackburn Rovers 1. Corners: Preston North End 3, Blackburn Rovers 11.

Blackburn Rovers completed the most passes, 517 in total at 81.2% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.