Blackburn lineup @ Swansea
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Blackburn's expected lineup at Swansea, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 14 matches): Tóth (10); McLoughlin (14), Alebiosu (13), Atcheson (10), Pickering (9); Cantwell (13), Afolayan (13), Montgomery (11); Guðjohnsen (8). Out: Morishita, Morsy. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Wrexham match on 24 Oct.
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Blackburn predicted lineup vs Swansea
2 UNAVAILABLEBlackburn are without Morishita and Morsy away at Swansea in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches is: Tóth in goal, a back four of McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Atcheson and Pickering, and Guðjohnsen leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
- GKTóth
- DEFMcLoughlin
- DEFAlebiosu
- DEFAtcheson
- DEFPickering
- MIDCantwell
- MIDAfolayan
- MIDMontgomery
- FWDGuðjohnsen
Team news
- Unavailable: Morishita (Out), Morsy (Suspended).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 47% of matches.
- Based on starts across 14 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Blackburn, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Blackburn are 10th in the CHA on 18 points from 12 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.
4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 47% of matches.
Most Common Blackburn Starting XI
Based on 14 official matches this season
- TóthGK · 10 starts
- McLoughlinDEF · 14 starts
- AlebiosuDEF · 13 starts
- AtchesonDEF · 10 starts
- PickeringDEF · 9 starts
- MorishitaMID · 13 starts
- CantwellMID · 13 starts
- AfolayanMID · 13 starts
- MorsyMID · 11 starts
- MontgomeryMID · 11 starts
- GuðjohnsenFWD · 8 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Blackburn
- What is Blackburn's expected lineup?
- Blackburn are without Morishita and Morsy away at Swansea in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches is: Tóth in goal, a back four of McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Atcheson and Pickering, and Guðjohnsen leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Tóth, McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Atcheson, Pickering, Morishita (out), Cantwell, Afolayan, Morsy (suspended), Montgomery, Guðjohnsen.
- Who started Blackburn's last match?
- Blackburn's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): B. Tóth, R. Alebiosu, H. Carter, S. McLoughlin, H. Pickering, Sam Morsy, M. Baradji, J. Fevrier, T. Cantwell, O. Afolayan, A. Guðjohnsen.
- What was Blackburn's last result?
- Blackburn beat Wrexham 2–0 on 24 Oct 2026.
- When did Blackburn last win?
- Blackburn last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating Wrexham 2–0.
- 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 this season?
- S. McLoughlin leads with 14 starts for Blackburn across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Blackburn use most often?
- Blackburn have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 13 matches this season.
- Which Blackburn goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Balázs Tóth has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Blackburn this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Blackburn defender has started the most this season?
- Sean McLoughlin has made the most starts as defender for Blackburn this season, starting 14 matches.
- Which Blackburn midfielder has started the most this season?
- Oladapo Afolayan has made the most starts as midfielder for Blackburn this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Blackburn forward has started the most this season?
- Andri Guðjohnsen has made the most starts as forward for Blackburn this season, starting 8 matches.
Blackburn past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Championship | 7th | 19 | 9 | 18 | 66 |
| 2023-24 | Championship | 19th | 14 | 11 | 21 | 53 |
| 2022-23 | Championship | 7th | 20 | 9 | 17 | 69 |
| 2021-22 | Championship | 8th | 19 | 12 | 15 | 69 |
| 2020-21 | Championship | 15th | 15 | 12 | 19 | 57 |
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