Match Analysis: Blackburn vs Preston
Blackburn vs Preston ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Blackburn beat Preston 1-0.
Goals: B. Brereton (Blackburn, 53').
Blackburn had 43% possession to Preston's 57%, with 6.00 shots to 10.00.
B. Brereton (Blackburn) was the standout performer, rated 6.9.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Darragh LenihanYellow Card
BlackburnB. BreretonR. Khadra
BlackburnJan Paul van HeckeYellow Card
BlackburnEmil RiisYellow Card
PrestonOut: J. BuckleyIn: B. Johnson
BlackburnLewis TravisYellow Card
BlackburnOut: R. KhadraIn: T. Dolan
BlackburnOut: A. McCannIn: D. Johnson
PrestonOut: G. CunninghamIn: S. Sinclair
PrestonOut: M. OlosundeIn: R. Ledson
PrestonChed EvansYellow Card
PrestonOut: J. RothwellIn: A. Edun
BlackburnTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BlackburnStatistic
Preston
43%
Possession
57%
6
Total Shots
10
3
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Blocked Shots
3
4
Shots Inside Box
6
2
Shots Outside Box
4
2
Corners
1
2
Offsides
0
10
Fouls
9
3
Yellow Cards
2
283
Total Passes
378
112
Accurate Passes
208
1
Goalkeeper Saves
2
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Blackburn
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: T. Mowbray
Starting XI
- 2R. NyambeM
- 3H. PickeringM
- 7R. KhadraF
- 8J. RothwellM
- 13A. PearsG
- 16S. WhartonD
- 21J. BuckleyF
- 22B. BreretonF
- 25J. van HeckeD
- 26D. LenihanD
- 27L. TravisM
Substitutes (7)
- 4B. JohnsonM
- 6J. DavenportM
- 10T. DolanM
- 14D. ButterworthF
- 19L. ClarksonM
- 20A. EdunM
- 45J. EasthamG
Preston
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: F. McAvoy
Starting XI
- 3G. CunninghamD
- 4B. WhitemanM
- 6L. LindsayD
- 8A. BrowneF
- 9C. EvansF
- 12D. IversenG
- 13A. McCannM
- 14J. StoreyD
- 19E. RiisF
- 22M. OlosundeM
- 32J. EarlM
Substitutes (7)
- 5P. BauerD
- 11D. JohnsonM
- 15J. RaffertyD
- 18R. LedsonM
- 24S. MaguireF
- 28M. HudsonG
- 31S. SinclairF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Blackburn
B. Brereton
Rating 6.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
2
Blackburn
A. Pears
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Blackburn
L. Travis
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Preston
D. Iversen
Rating 6.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Preston
A. Browne
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Preston
C. Evans
Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Blackburn vs Preston match analysis
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