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Blackburn most-used starting XI48 MATCHES

Blackburn's most-used starting XI last season, across 48 official matches, was Tóth in goal, McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Miller, Gardner-Hickman, Ribeiro and Cashin across the back, and Ohashi leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

  • No longer available: Gardner-Hickman, Cashin and Tronstad.
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 80% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Blackburn last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Damien Johnson, Blackburn manager
Head Coach
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Transfers
In· 6
  • Fevrier from Stockport CountyTransferJul '26
  • BaradjiTransferJun '26
  • DuruReturn from loanJun '26
  • EdmondsonReturn from loanJun '26
  • Powell from BarrowReturn from loanMay '26
  • Barrett from TranmereReturn from loanMay '26
Out· 6
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 11 of last 30
3-4-2-1
37%
3-4-1-2
33%
4-2-3-1
17%
3-5-2
7%

Sets up with a back three in 80% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Blackburn XI

Based on 48 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Blackburn

Who started Blackburn's last match?
Blackburn's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the Championship (3-5-2): B. Toth, T. Atcheson, S. McLoughlin, E. Cashin, R. Alebiosu, K. Montgomery, A. Forshaw, M. Baradji, Y. Ribeiro, R. Morishita, Y. Ohashi.
What was Blackburn's last result?
Blackburn lost to Leicester 0–1 on 2 May 2026.
When did Blackburn last win?
Blackburn last won on 22 Apr 2026, beating Sheffield Utd 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Blackburn?
T. Cantwell has taken the most penalties for Blackburn in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Blackburn in the 2025-26 season?
S. McLoughlin leads with 44 starts for Blackburn across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Blackburn use most often?
Blackburn have used a 3-4-1-2 in 18 of their 48 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Blackburn goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
B. Toth has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Blackburn in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
Which Blackburn defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
S. McLoughlin has made the most starts as defender for Blackburn in the 2025-26 season, starting 44 matches.
Which Blackburn midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
R. Morishita has made the most starts as midfielder for Blackburn in the 2025-26 season, starting 33 matches.
Which Blackburn forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
Y. Ohashi has made the most starts as forward for Blackburn in the 2025-26 season, starting 38 matches.
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