Blackburn v Stoke City: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Blackburn take 13 points from their last 6; Stoke City have 13 from theirs.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | WDWWLW | 13/18 | 1.08 | 1.23 | 55% | 48% |
| Stoke City | WWWLWD | 13/18 | 1.08 | 1.45 | 53% | 50% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 18 |
| 9 | Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 20 |
Head-to-Head
- Blackburn wins
- 0
- Draws
- 2
- Stoke City wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 2
- 11 Apr 2026 Stoke City 1–1 Blackburn
- 4 Oct 2025 Blackburn 1–1 Stoke City
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Season Stats Compared
| Blackburn | Stat | Stoke City |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 12 | Won | 12 |
| 13 | Drawn | 9 |
| 15 | Lost | 19 |
| 30% | Win rate | 30% |
| 1.08 | Goals per game | 1.08 |
| 1.23 | Conceded per game | 1.45 |
| 28% | Clean sheets | 25% |
| 30% | Failed to score | 33% |
| 55% | Both teams scored | 53% |
| 48% | Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Blackburn perform at home against how Stoke City travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn at home | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35% | 1.1 | 0.95 |
| Stoke City away | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25% | 0.7 | 1.55 |
Key Players 2026/27
Blackburn
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Guðjohnsen | 11 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| O. Afolayan | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| T. Cantwell | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| R. Morishita | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| S. McLoughlin | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Stoke City
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Galbraith | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| E. Bocat | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Devenny | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J. McGlynn | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| S. Gallagher | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Blackburn
- 10 Y. Ohashi — 46 apps, 1 assists
- 7 A. Guðjohnsen — 25 apps, 0 assists
- 5 T. Cantwell — 28 apps, 3 assists
- 5 M. Jørgensen — 20 apps, 0 assists
- 4 R. Morishita — 37 apps, 9 assists
Stoke City
- 10 S. Thomas — 45 apps, 11 assists
- 7 M. Manhoef — 45 apps, 4 assists
- 5 D. Mubama — 26 apps, 1 assists
- 4 L. Baker — 17 apps, 1 assists
- 3 B. Wilmot — 34 apps, 0 assists
Recent Results
Blackburn
- 24 Oct Blackburn 2–0 Wrexham
- 17 Oct West Brom 3–2 Blackburn
- 13 Oct Bristol City 0–1 Blackburn
- 10 Oct Blackburn 2–1 Cardiff
- 19 Sep Portsmouth 2–2 Blackburn
Stoke City
- 24 Oct Stoke City 0–0 Bristol City
- 17 Oct Derby 0–1 Stoke City
- 13 Oct Stoke City 2–3 Middlesbrough
- 10 Oct Bolton 1–2 Stoke City
- 19 Sep Stoke City 2–1 Sheffield Utd
Blackburn v Stoke City FAQs
- When is Blackburn v Stoke City?
- Kick-off is 7:45pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Ewood Park.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 0 for Blackburn, 0 for Stoke City, and 2 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Blackburn are 10th on 18 points; Stoke City are 9th on 20.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 55% of Blackburn games and 53% of Stoke City games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 48% and 50% respectively.