Who's in your Blackburn Starting 11?

Blackburn predicted lineup vs Cardiff1 UNAVAILABLE

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 Cantwell and Guðjohnsen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKTóth
2. DEFMcLoughlin
3. DEFAlebiosu
4. DEFAtcheson
5. DEFRibeiroOut
6. MIDMorishita
7. MIDAfolayan
8. MIDMontgomery
9. MIDMorsy
10. FWDCantwell
11. 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

What is Blackburn's expected lineup?

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 Cantwell 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, Afolayan, Montgomery, Morsy, Cantwell, 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?

Todd Cantwell has made the most starts as forward for Blackburn this season, starting 9 matches.