Blackburn lineup today vs Cardiff
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Blackburn's expected lineup vs Cardiff, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 10 matches): Tóth (6); McLoughlin (10), Alebiosu (9), Atcheson (8); Morishita (10), Cantwell (9), Montgomery (8), Morsy (7); Afolayan (9), Guðjohnsen (5). Out: Ribeiro. Only 2 fans have predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Portsmouth match on 19 Sep.
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Blackburn predicted lineup vs Cardiff
1 UNAVAILABLEBlackburn are without Ribeiro at home to Cardiff in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Tóth in goal, a back four of McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Atcheson and Ribeiro, and Afolayan and Guðjohnsen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
- GKTóth
- DEFMcLoughlin
- DEFAlebiosu
- DEFAtcheson
- MIDMorishita
- MIDCantwell
- MIDMontgomery
- MIDMorsy
- FWDAfolayan
- FWDGuðjohnsen
Team news
- Unavailable: Ribeiro (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 12 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
- Based on starts across 10 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 16th in the CHA on 9 points from 8 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.
4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
Most Common Blackburn Starting XI
Based on 10 official matches this season
- TóthGK · 6 starts
- McLoughlinDEF · 10 starts
- AlebiosuDEF · 9 starts
- AtchesonDEF · 8 starts
- RibeiroDEF · 5 starts
- MorishitaMID · 10 starts
- CantwellMID · 9 starts
- MontgomeryMID · 8 starts
- MorsyMID · 7 starts
- AfolayanFWD · 9 starts
- GuðjohnsenFWD · 5 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 today?
- Blackburn are without Ribeiro at home to Cardiff in the CHA, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches is: Tóth in goal, a back four of McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Atcheson and Ribeiro, and Afolayan and Guðjohnsen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Tóth, McLoughlin, Alebiosu, Atcheson, Ribeiro (out), Morishita, Cantwell, Montgomery, Morsy, Afolayan, Guðjohnsen.
- Who started Blackburn's last match?
- Blackburn's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Championship (5-4-1): B. Tóth, R. Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, H. Carter, S. McLoughlin, H. Pickering, R. Morishita, Sam Morsy, Kristi Montgomery, O. Afolayan, T. Cantwell.
- What was Blackburn's last result?
- Blackburn drew with Portsmouth 2–2 on 19 Sept 2026.
- When did Blackburn last win?
- Blackburn last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Millwall 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 this season?
- S. McLoughlin leads with 10 starts for Blackburn across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Blackburn use most often?
- Blackburn have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 9 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 6 matches.
- Which Blackburn defender has started the most this season?
- Sean McLoughlin has made the most starts as defender for Blackburn this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Blackburn midfielder has started the most this season?
- Ryoya Morishita has made the most starts as midfielder for Blackburn this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Blackburn forward has started the most this season?
- Oladapo Afolayan has made the most starts as forward for Blackburn this season, starting 9 matches.
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