Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End — Pass Map

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Blackburn Rovers 1 – 0 Preston North End

Championship · 21 Feb 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Possession anchor from deep

L. Gibson completed 57 passes at 91.9% accuracy while touching the ball 72 times. His high-volume distribution from the back ensured Preston maintained control and built attacks methodically from defence.

Midfield creativity in flashes

M. Baradji registered 3 key passes despite modest underlying chance creation metrics. He provided dangerous forward passes that occasionally unlocked Blackburn's attacking shape when given space.

Tireless defender wins the ball

A. Hughes made 18 combined defensive actions across tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances. His constant work rate and positioning were essential to Preston's ability to disrupt Blackburn's rhythm and regain possession.

Substitute delivers immediate creative thrust

A. Vukčević generated 1 key pass and 0.072 expected assists in just 58 minutes off the bench. His introduction injected fresh passing ideas and attacking ambition into Preston's closing play when the match was being decided.