Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.4)
24
Average Age
26.5
178.7
Average Height (cm)
183.9
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
0.8
(0.6)
(53%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(52%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.7)
(1.5)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Blackburn
Preston
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hedges | Out | 6.78 | |
| Sam Gallagher | Out | 6.74 | |
| Aynsley Pears | Out | 6.62 | |
| Dominic Hyam | Out | 6.57 | |
| Joe Rankin-Costello | Out | 6.66 | |
| Scott Wharton | Out | 6.71 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Riis | Out | 6.56 | |
| Calvin Ramsay | Out | 6.18 | |
| Ali McCann | Out | 6.68 | |
| Andrew Hughes | Out | 6.61 | |
| Jack Whatmough | Out | 6.44 | |
| Greg Cunningham | Out | 6.3 |
Team News
Blackburn
Preston
- It's one in, one out on the suspension front for Jon Dahl Tomasson with Hayden Carter set to replace Scott Wharton at the back.
- Lewis Travis returned to the bench for the game against Norwich, meaning the home side have five confirmed absentees here.
- Rovers have been rocked by the news that Joe Rankin-Costello will be sidelined for up to 12 weeks due to a hamstring injury.
- Expect an unchanged starting XI from Ryan Lowe for this Lancashire derby on Friday night.
- The Lilywhites will be without six first-team players for the trip to Ewood Park.
