How to watch Preston against Blackburn Rovers in the Championship in the USA, as well as the kick-off time and team news.
Looking to seal their place in the Championship play-offs, Blackburn Rovers will want to get three points when they make the trip to Preston on Saturday.
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The hosts head into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 4-2 loss to Swansea City, which was their second successive loss in the league.
Ryan Lowe's men were 3-0 down at the break but courtesy of goals from Thomas Cannon and Troy Parrott they were staging a comeback but Joel Piroe's brace dashed their hopes. Preston are still in the 11th Championship but find themselves just two points behind Rovers who are in the sixth position. Hence, a win on Saturday could change the dynamics for them.
Meanwhile, Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw against Coventry. Just when it seemed that Sam Gallagher's first-half strike was enough to hand them the three points, Ben Wilson bagged a stoppage-time equaliser which forced them to share the spoils. This was their third successive draw in the Championship and they should be desperate to get back to winning ways.
GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., as well as how to stream it live online.
GettyKick-off timeGame:Preston vs Blackburn RoversDate:April 22, 2023 Kick-off:1:30 pm ETVenue:Deepdale
The Championship game between Preston and Blackburn Rovers is scheduled for April 22, 2023, at Deepdale, Preston.
It will kick off at 1:30 pm ET in the USA.
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In the United States (US), the game can be watched live on ESPN+.
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Alan Browne has been sidelined with a ligament injury and is set to miss the rest of the season. He is joined by long-term absentees Ched Evans and Emil Riis Jakobsen in the treatment room. Hence, Cannon and Parrott will continue to feature upfront.
Preston possible XI: Woodman; Diaby, Lindsay, Hughes; Potts, Johnson, Ledson, Brady, Fernandez; Parrott, Cannon
GoalkeepersWoodman, Cornell.DefendersStorey, Lindsay, Bauer, Diaby, Fernandez, Hughes, Cunningham, Olosunde. MidfieldersWhiteman, Browne, McCann, Onomah, Ledson, Potts, Brady, Johnson, Woodburn. ForwardsDelap, Parrott, Riis, Cannon. Blackburn Rovers team news
Joe Rankin-Costello and Callum Brittain remain uncertain after they had to be subbed off in the second half against Coventry.
Aynsley Pears should keep his place between the sticks despite Thomas Kaminski regaining his fitness.
Blackburn Rovers possible XI: Pears; Ayala, Carter, Hyam, Pickering; Morton, Wharton; Hedges, Szmodics, Brereton-Diaz; Dolan
GoalkeepersKaminski, PearsDefendersPhillips, Hyam, Ayala, S. Wharton, Mola, Carter, Pickering, Edun. MidfieldersTravis, Garrett, Morton, A. Wharton, Buckley, Dack, Szmodics, Dolan, Thomas, HedgesForwardsBrereton Diaz, Gallagher, Vale
Head-to-head record
10/12/2022Blackburn 1-4 PrestonChampionship26/04/2022Preston 1-4 BlackburnChampionship04/12/2021Blackburn 1-0 PrestonChampionship13/02/2021Blackburn 1-2 Preston Championship25/11/2020Preston 0-3 BlackburnChampionship(C)Getty ImagesUseful links
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