Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers โ€” Championship Match Preview

Derby County face Blackburn Rovers in Championship at Pride Park Stadium, kicking off on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM UTC.

Derby County sit 11th in the Championship table with 48 points from 34 games (13W 9D 12L), while Blackburn Rovers are 20th with 38 points (10W 8D 16L).

Recent Form

Derby County recent form: LLWLW. L 4-2 vs Hull City (A, 2026-02-24 19:45:00). L 2-0 vs Watford (A, 2026-02-21 15:00:00). W 2-0 vs Swansea City (H, 2026-02-14 15:00:00). L 1-2 vs Ipswich Town (H, 2026-02-07 12:31:00). W 0-5 vs Bristol City (A, 2026-01-30 20:00:00).

Blackburn Rovers recent form: LWWLW. L 1-2 vs Bristol City (H, 2026-02-24 19:45:00). W 1-0 vs Preston North End (H, 2026-02-20 20:00:00). W 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A, 2026-02-14 15:00:00). L 2-0 vs Norwich City (A, 2026-02-07 12:31:00). W 1-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H, 2026-02-03 19:45:00).

Championship League Table

Championship League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Coventry City3420867037+3368
2Middlesbrough3418975134+1763
3Millwall3417894540+559
4Ipswich Town3216975634+2257
5Hull City33176105548+757
6Wrexham34141285345+854
7Southampton341311105445+950
8Bristol City34148124742+550
9Preston North End34121394138+349
10Birmingham City341310114543+249
11Derby County34139124945+448
12Watford341212104340+348
13Stoke City34138133832+647
14Queens Park Rangers34138134652-647
15Swansea City34137144040046
16Sheffield United34143174848045
17Norwich City34126164544+142
18Charlton Athletic341011133343-1041
19Portsmouth33109143443-939
20Blackburn Rovers34108163243-1138
21West Bromwich Albion3498173350-1735
22Leicester City341010144754-734
23Oxford United34611172946-1729
24Sheffield Wednesday3418252068-48-7

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Derby County have won 3 times, Blackburn Rovers have won 7 times, and 0 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.2 goals per game. Both teams scored in 60% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-11-08 12:30:00: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Derby County ()
  • 2025-03-08 15:00:00: Derby County 2-1 Blackburn Rovers ()
  • 2024-08-09 19:00:00: Blackburn Rovers 4-2 Derby County ()
  • 2022-03-15 19:45:00: Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Derby County ()
  • 2021-10-30 14:00:00: Derby County 1-2 Blackburn Rovers ()

Season Statistics

Derby County: 1.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.8 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

Blackburn Rovers: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 3 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

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About Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers Match

Competition

Championship

Kick-off

Saturday, February 28, 2026

12:30 (local time)

Venue

Pride Park Stadium

Derby County face Blackburn Rovers in Championship in Pride Park Stadium, kicking off on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30. Derby County sit 11th in the table with 48 points, while Blackburn Rovers are 20th with 38 points. Derby County's recent form reads LLWLW while Blackburn Rovers come into this game in LWWLW form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Derby County
3
7
Blackburn Rovers
3 Wins0 Draws7 Wins

3.2

Avg Goals Per Match

12 - 20

Total Goals H2H

60%

Both Teams Scored

80%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Blackburn Rovers1 - 2Derby County
Derby County2 - 1Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers4 - 2Derby County

Based on the last 10 meetings between Derby County and Blackburn Rovers, Blackburn Rovers have been dominant with 7 wins compared to Derby County's 3. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.2 goals per game. Both teams have scored in 60% of their H2H meetings, making BTTS a popular market for this fixture. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.8Goals Scored (Avg)1.2
1.8Goals Conceded (Avg)1
2
Clean Sheets
3
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
40%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Derby County
LLWLW
L4-2vsHull City2026-02-24 19:45:00A
L2-0vsWatford2026-02-21 15:00:00A
W2-0vsSwansea City2026-02-14 15:00:00H
L1-2vsIpswich Town2026-02-07 12:31:00H
W0-5vsBristol City2026-01-30 20:00:00A
Blackburn Rovers
LWWLW
L1-2vsBristol City2026-02-24 19:45:00H
W1-0vsPreston North End2026-02-20 20:00:00H
W1-3vsQueens Park Rangers2026-02-14 15:00:00A
L2-0vsNorwich City2026-02-07 12:31:00A
W1-0vsSheffield Wednesday2026-02-03 19:45:00H

Championship Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Coventry City342086+3368
2Middlesbrough341897+1763
3Millwall341789+559
4Ipswich Town321697+2257
5Hull City3317610+757
6Wrexham3414128+854
7Southampton34131110+950
8Bristol City3414812+550
9Preston North End3412139+349
10Birmingham City34131011+249
11Derby County3413912+448
12Watford34121210+348
13Stoke City3413813+647
14Queens Park Rangers3413813-647
15Swansea City3413714046
16Sheffield United3414317045
17Norwich City3412616+142
18Charlton Athletic34101113-1041
19Portsmouth3310914-939
20Blackburn Rovers3410816-1138
21West Bromwich Albion349817-1735
22Leicester City34101014-734
23Oxford United3461117-1729
24Sheffield Wednesday341825-48-7

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Blackburn Rovers1 - 2Derby County
2025-11-08 12:30:00
Derby County2 - 1Blackburn Rovers
2025-03-08 15:00:00
Blackburn Rovers4 - 2Derby County
2024-08-09 19:00:00
Blackburn Rovers3 - 1Derby County
2022-03-15 19:45:00
Derby County1 - 2Blackburn Rovers
2021-10-30 14:00:00
Blackburn Rovers2 - 1Derby County
2021-04-16 17:00:00

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