It’s almost two years since the 100th Lancashire derby between these two sides took place at Deepdale, when North End ran out 3-2 winners thanks to Callum Robinson’s late strike.
Since then Saturday’s visitors have been down and back up again and started the new Championship season brightly, so the 102nd competitive clash between the teams will be one with two in form sides looking to continue their respective good runs.
Rovers have been resolute and hard to beat so far this season, illustrated by the fact they have only lost three of their 17 league games played up until the latest international break and they are still on the cusp of the Play-Off places.
Nearly half their games (eight) have ended all-square, illustrating how tight they have been – indicative of the division as a whole and we can expect another cagey affair for this derby game, in front of what should be a 20,000-plus crowd at Deepdale.
Ticket Information
It’s a 3pm kick-off for our third derby game of the 2018/19 season, as we take on Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers in the SkyBet Championship at Deepdale this Saturday…
It’s a 3pm kick-off for our third derby game of the 2018/19 season, as we take on Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers in the SkyBet Championship at Deepdale this Saturday…
Ref Watch
One of the Championship’s most experienced match officials, Andy Madley, is in charge of the Lilywhites’ derby clash with Blackburn Rovers this weekend…
One of the Championship’s most experienced match officials, Andy Madley, is in charge of the Lilywhites’ derby clash with Blackburn Rovers this weekend…
Memorable Match
Back in December 2016 Callum Robinson won the 100th derby between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers with a late goal in a pulsating clash at Deepdale…
Back in December 2016 Callum Robinson won the 100th derby between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers with a late goal in a pulsating clash at Deepdale…
The One And Only Issue 11
Richard Smallwood and Paul Gallagher might form their own special goalkeepers’ union ahead of today’s derby showdown…
Richard Smallwood and Paul Gallagher might form their own special goalkeepers’ union ahead of today’s derby showdown…
Opposition View
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray says his team should face the challenge of North End head on this week and that his team have nothing to fear after a positive start to life back in the Championship…
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray says his team should face the challenge of North End head on this week and that his team have nothing to fear after a positive start to life back in the Championship…
Team News
Manager Alex Neil will be forced to make changes to the side that defeated Bristol City at Ashton Gate before the international break…
Manager Alex Neil will be forced to make changes to the side that defeated Bristol City at Ashton Gate before the international break…
Match Coverage
Whether you’re overseas and watching on iFollow or in the UK and listening to the game on our coverage, you’ll hear the tones of former PNE skipper Paul McKenna this weekend…
Whether you’re overseas and watching on iFollow or in the UK and listening to the game on our coverage, you’ll hear the tones of former PNE skipper Paul McKenna this weekend…
Alex Neil’s Preview
Everyone loves a derby game and Preston North End manager Alex Neil is no exception as he prepares his team to face Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale this weekend…
Everyone loves a derby game and Preston North End manager Alex Neil is no exception as he prepares his team to face Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale this weekend…
Lukas Nmecha Interview
Preston North End’s on loan forward Lukas Nmecha grabbed a goal whilst away on international duty with England U20s this week and wants to bring that confidence back to Deepdale…
Preston North End’s on loan forward Lukas Nmecha grabbed a goal whilst away on international duty with England U20s this week and wants to bring that confidence back to Deepdale…