EFL Championship · Matchweek 14
Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City TV channel and kick-off time
- Ewood Park, Blackburn
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Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City predicted line-ups
How both teams lined up in their last match. Confirmed line-ups appear here about an hour before kick-off.
- Blackburn Rovers: starting XI against Swansea City (31 Oct 2026), 4-2-3-1. Manager: Tony Mowbray.
- Stoke City: starting XI against Preston North End (31 Oct 2026), 3-4-3. Manager: M. Robins.
Preview
Blackburn Rovers have won 4 of 6 home matches in the Championship this season, collecting 12 of 18 possible points at Ewood Park. However, they have squandered 8 points in matches where they held a lead, and despite scoring first in 6 games, they converted only 4 of those into victories.
Stoke City have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 10 outings, but conceded 3 goals after the 75th minute in their past 7 matches. In the last four meetings between these sides, Stoke have won twice with two draws, averaging 1.8 goals per game. Blackburn score most heavily in the 31–45 minute period with 4 of their 14 goals, whilst Stoke's peak window comes earlier, scoring 4 of 17 goals between minutes 16 and 30.
Seven of Blackburn's last 10 matches have contained more than 2.5 goals.
Preview written with the help of AI from official data, with every figure checked automatically. Data as of 31/10/2026.
Key stats
Blackburn Rovers 13th · 18 pts
- Goals scored
- 1.4
- Goals conceded
- 1.5
- Possession
- 48%
- Goals after 76'
- 14%
Stoke City 7th · 23 pts
- Goals scored
- 1.7
- Goals conceded
- 0.7
- Possession
- 48%
- Goals after 76'
- 18%
Averages per game over the last 10 EFL Championship matches. Form: oldest to most recent.
What time is kick-off for Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City?
Kick-off is at 7.45pm (19:45 UK time) on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Ewood Park. It is live on Sky Sports.
Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City: head-to-head
- 11 Apr 2026Stoke City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers
- 4 Oct 2025Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Stoke City
- 12 Mar 2025Stoke City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers
- 6 Nov 2024Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Stoke City
Last 4 recorded meetings in the EFL Championship.
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FAQs
When is Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City?
Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City is on Tuesday 3 November 2026 in the EFL Championship (Matchweek 14). The venue is Ewood Park.
What time is kick-off for Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City?
Kick-off is at 7.45pm UK time (19:45).
What channel is Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City on?
In the UK, EFL Championship matches are shown on Sky Sports, with selected games picked for live TV.
What is Blackburn Rovers's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Swansea City (31 Oct 2026), Blackburn Rovers lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with: B. Tóth, R. Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, S. McLoughlin, H. Pickering, M. Baradji, Kristi Montgomery, J. Fevrier, T. Cantwell, O. Afolayan, A. Guðjohnsen. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
What is Stoke City's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Preston North End (31 Oct 2026), Stoke City lined up in a 3-4-3 with: V. Johansson, B. Wilmot, B. Lawal, L. Graham, B. Johnson, El Hadji Djibril Soumaré, E. Galbraith, L. Bombino, J. McGlynn, R. Boženík, J. Devenny. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City?
In the last 4 recorded meetings, Blackburn Rovers won 0, Stoke City won 2 and 2 ended in a draw.