EFL Championship · Fri 31 Jan 2025 · Ewood Park
- Makhtar Gueye 39'
- Todd Cantwell 78' (pen)
- Brad Potts 90+3'
The story
Blackburn Rovers beat Preston North End 2-1 at Ewood Park in EFL Championship, matchday 30.
Blackburn Rovers's goals came from Makhtar Gueye (39') and Todd Cantwell (78', pen); Brad Potts (90+3') replied for Preston North End.
It was 1-0 at half-time.
Preston North End had 59% of the ball and 10 shots to Blackburn Rovers' 13.
Match stats
Key moments
- 39' Makhtar Gueye Goal · Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Assist: Tyrhys Dolan
- 78' Todd Cantwell Penalty · Blackburn Rovers 2-0
- 90+3' Brad Potts Goal · Preston North End 2-1 Assist: Stefán Teitur Thórdarson
Line-ups
Blackburn Rovers
- Aynsley PearsGoalkeeper
- Owen BeckDefender
- Dominic HyamDefender
- Danny BatthDefender
- Callum BrittainDefender
- Andreas Weimannoff 68'Midfielder
- Lewis Travisoff 82'Midfielder
- John BuckleyMidfielder
- Tyrhys Dolanoff 90'Forward
- Makhtar GueyeForward
- Ryan Hedgesoff 90'Forward
Preston North End
- Freddie WoodmanGoalkeeper
- Jayden Meghomaoff 64'Defender
- Kaine Kesler-HaydenDefender
- Lewis GibsonDefender
- Jordan Storeyoff 30'Defender
- Andrew HughesDefender
- Ali McCannMidfielder
- Mads Frøkjæroff 79'Midfielder
- Ryan Ledsonoff 64'Midfielder
- Sam Greenwoodoff 79'Forward
- Emil RiisForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (4)
- 39' ⚽ Makhtar Gueyeassist Tyrhys Dolan
- 63' 🟨 John Buckley
- 78' ⚽ Todd Cantwell (pen)
- 90+3' ⚽ Brad Pottsassist Stefán Teitur Thórdarson
Head to head
2Blackburn Rovers wins2Draws2Preston North End wins