Blackpool 4-2 Preston - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Blackpool vs Preston - result

Blackpool 4-2 Preston in the Championship at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool on 22 October 2022. In their last 3 meetings, Blackpool have won 1, Preston 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Blackpool vs Preston?

Blackpool 4-2 Preston in the Championship on Saturday 22 October 2022 at Bloomfield Road.

Where was Blackpool vs Preston played?

Blackpool vs Preston was played at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool, the home ground of Blackpool.

What is Blackpool's recent form?

Blackpool's last five results read L D W D L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read W W L L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Preston?

Across the last 3 meetings Blackpool have won 1, Preston have won 2 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Preston North End 3-1 Blackpool on 1 April 2023 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Blackpool?

Josh Bowler leads Blackpool with 22 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Blackpool vs Preston?

Chris Kavanagh refereed Blackpool vs Preston, averaging 25.3 fouls and 5.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Blackpool vs Preston - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
1 Apr 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Blackpool	3-1
5 Apr 2022	Championship	Preston North End vs Blackpool	1-0
23 Oct 2021	Championship	Blackpool vs Preston North End	2-0

Blackpool 4-2 Preston: match stats

Stat	Blackpool	Preston
Possession	42%	57%
Shots	11	18
Shots on target	5	6
Corners	1	6
Fouls	11	12
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	15	13
Passes	263	356

Blackpool vs Preston goals and red cards

Blackpool: J. Yates 30', C. Patino 68', J. Yates 81', C. Hamilton 90+5'. Preston: B. Whiteman (penalty) 38', C. Connolly (own goal) 89'.

Blackpool season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	6 of 24
Goals against	1.6	20 of 24
Shots	14.6	9 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	8 of 24
Fouls	10.3	18 of 24
Tackles	18	4 of 24
Passes	377.3	10 of 24
Corners	4.6	17 of 24

Blackpool player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Bowler (3), Jerry Yates (2), Leighton Clarkson (2).
Assists: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (2), George Honeyman (1), Josh Bowler (1).
Shots: Josh Bowler (25), Tom Bloxham (15), Dion Elie Raymond Charles (10).
Fouls: Z. Ashworth (14), Karoy Anderson (11), Oliver Casey (9).

Preston season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (9).