Stoke City v Blackburn result

Full-time · Stoke City 2–3 Blackburn

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Stoke City 2–3 Blackburn — Blackburn won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Blackburn won 3–2 at Stoke City in the Championship on Saturday 22 September. Stoke City have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Blackburn led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Blackburn: Bradley Dack (26’, assisted by Richard Smallwood), D. Graham (44’, assisted by E. Bennett) and Harrison Reed (46’, assisted by Bradley Dack); Stoke City: S. Berahino (79’, assisted by P. Crouch) and Thomas Ince (80’, assisted by S. Berahino).

What it changes

Stoke City have scored 45 goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). Stoke City have conceded 52 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Blackburn have scored 64 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). Blackburn have conceded 69 goals, the fifth-most of the 24 clubs.

Blackburn are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Bradley Dack (Blackburn) 9.8, Thomas Ince (Stoke City) 9.6 and S. Berahino (Stoke City) 7.1 led the match.

Next up

Stoke City next travel to Blackburn on 3 November 2026.

Blackburn next travel to Swansea on 31 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Stoke City: Blackburn v Stoke City, Tuesday 3 November — the preview. Next for Blackburn: Swansea v Blackburn, Saturday 31 October — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Stoke City 2–3 Blackburn · Championship
  • Referee: Tony Harrington, England
  • Recent form: Stoke City 3W 1D 1L · Blackburn 2W 2D 1L

Stoke City 2–3 Blackburn (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.88
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.67 / 3.33
Corners
against 4 / 3.33 · 1 of the last 1 over 9.5
over 3 matches
2.67 / 4
Shots on target
against 3.33 / 3.33 · 0 of the last 1 over 8.5
over 3 matches
3.33 / 1.33
Cards
against 2.33 / 0.67 · 1 of the last 1 over 3.5
over 3 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 September 2018. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 September 2018. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameStoke City for / againstLineBlackburn for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.88 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
4.67 for · 4 against n 3
9.5standard
3.33 for · 3.33 against n 3
Shots
9.33 for · 9.67 against n 3
19.5standard
11.33 for · 8.67 against n 3
Shots on target
2.67 for · 3.33 against n 3
8.5standard
4 for · 3.33 against n 3
Fouls committed
13 for · 13.33 against n 3
21.5standard
10.67 for · 10.33 against n 3
Cards shown
3.33 for · 2.33 against n 3
3.5standard
1.33 for · 0.67 against n 3

Referee: Tony Harrington, England.

Stoke City

Stoke City Goalkeeper

Stoke City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Butland790630 min202.9 /90111.6 /9000 /90
Stoke City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Butland n 890
3.66/5

Stoke City Defensive

Stoke City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
E. Pieters790630 min111.6 /9060.9 /9020.3 /90426 /90142 /9020.3 /90
R. Shawcross790630 min40.6 /9050.7 /9050.7 /90486.9 /9091.3 /9010.1 /90
B. Martins Indi577386 min40.9 /9061.4 /9030.7 /90163.7 /9040.9 /9000 /90
R. Martina390270 min20.7 /9041.3 /9010.3 /9082.7 /9020.7 /9000 /90
A. Williams377232 min31.2 /9083.1 /9020.8 /90114.3 /9051.9 /9020.8 /90
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Stoke City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Pieters n 890
27/5
0.94/2
R. Nyambe
J. Allen n 890
1.87/5
1.36/3
E. Bennett
R. Shawcross n 890
1.35/3
1.14/3
R. Nyambe
J. Butland n 890
00/0
00/0
—
J. McClean n 684.8
0.53/0
1.85/2
—
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Stoke City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Allen n 890
2.88/6
E. Pieters n 890
2.48/5
R. Shawcross n 890
0.85/1
J. McClean n 684.8
0.42/0
B. Afobe n 676
0.63/0
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Stoke City Attacking

Stoke City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Afobe676456 min20.4 /9010.2 /9081.6 /9030.6 /9020.4 /9051 /90
S. Berahino554272 min00 /9000 /9020.7 /9010.3 /9010.3 /9051.7 /90
M. Diouf465258 min00 /9000 /9041.4 /9020.7 /9031 /9000 /90
P. Crouch457227 min10.4 /9000 /9031.2 /9020.8 /9000 /9010.4 /90
Bojan346137 min00 /9000 /9010.7 /9000 /9021.3 /9021.3 /90
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Stoke City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Shawcross n 890
0.94/3
0.11/0
J. Allen n 890
0.86/0
0.32/0
E. Pieters n 890
0.43/0
0.43/0
J. Butland n 890
00/0
00/0
J. McClean n 684.8
2.16/4
0.53/0
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Stoke City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Stoke City before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Pieters n 890
0.32/0
00/0
J. Allen n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
J. Butland n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Shawcross n 890
00/0
00/0
J. McClean n 684.8
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Blackburn

Blackburn Goalkeeper

Blackburn — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
David Raya790630 min202.9 /9091.3 /9000 /90
Blackburn — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackburn before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
David Raya n 790
2.95/4

Blackburn Defensive

Blackburn — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Mulgrew790630 min30.4 /9081.1 /9030.4 /90456.4 /9020.3 /9000 /90
D. Lenihan790630 min142 /90152.1 /9040.6 /908211.7 /9050.7 /9030.4 /90
R. Nyambe787606 min111.6 /9060.9 /9020.3 /90314.6 /9071 /9010.1 /90
A. Bell690540 min40.7 /9040.7 /9010.2 /90498.2 /9010.2 /9000 /90
D. Williams254107 min21.7 /9021.7 /9000 /901210.1 /9010.8 /9000 /90
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Blackburn — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackburn before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Lenihan n 790
0.73/1
1.14/2
—
C. Mulgrew n 790
0.32/0
15/2
—
David Raya n 790
00/0
0.11/0
—
E. Bennett n 788.7
1.96/6
1.26/2
J. Allen
R. Nyambe n 786.6
15/2
0.63/1
R. Shawcross
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Blackburn — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackburn before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Lenihan n 790
25/5
C. Mulgrew n 790
0.43/0
E. Bennett n 788.7
2.25/4
R. Nyambe n 786.6
1.66/4
C. Evans n 783.7
1.76/2
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Blackburn Attacking

Blackburn — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Graham765456 min10.2 /9010.2 /90112.2 /9040.8 /9081.6 /9030.6 /90
J. Nuttall429117 min00 /9000 /9021.5 /9000 /9010.8 /9010.8 /90
D. Samuel24589 min00 /9000 /9011 /9000 /9000 /9011 /90
E. Bennett789621 min00 /9010.1 /9060.9 /9000 /9060.9 /9020.3 /90
C. Evans784586 min00 /9000 /9050.8 /9000 /9030.5 /9020.3 /90
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Blackburn — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackburn before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Lenihan n 790
1.34/3
0.11/0
C. Mulgrew n 790
1.15/3
0.73/2
David Raya n 790
00/0
00/0
E. Bennett n 788.7
0.94/1
00/0
R. Nyambe n 786.6
00/0
00/0
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Blackburn — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Blackburn before kick-off, to 18 September 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Mulgrew n 790
0.42/1
00/0
David Raya n 790
00/0
00/0
D. Lenihan n 790
00/0
00/0
E. Bennett n 788.7
00/0
0.11/0
R. Nyambe n 786.6
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Stoke City Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Butland9000000005.7
R. Martina90003010Y6.1
R. Shawcross9000001006.5
E. Pieters9000001106.3
P. Etebo9000003307.4
R. Woods90000010Y6.5
J. Allen9000201206.9
T. Ince9010414508
B. Martins Indi8900000006.1
B. Afobe6000200206.6
M. Diouf4500000106.8
S. Berahino sub4511311007.9
P. Crouch sub3001311007.2
Bojan sub100000006.6

Blackburn Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
David Raya9000000006.3
R. Nyambe9000000106.3
D. Lenihan9000100106.5
D. Williams9000000106.8
A. Bell9000000105.9
R. Smallwood9001002107.3
C. Evans9000000106.5
E. Bennett90010032Y7.1
B. Dack8411421007.9
D. Graham8410111007.7
H. Reed8010211107.1
J. Rothwell1000000006.4
A. Armstrong600000006.4
B. Brereton600000006.4

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Stoke City v Blackburn — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Stoke CityWWLDW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
BlackburnWWLDD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
League standing · 2018/19
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Stoke City#16 pos55 pts46 pl-7 GD
Blackburn#15 pos60 pts46 pl-5 GD
Goals per game
Stoke City scored0.98
Blackburn scored1.39
Stoke City conceded1.13
Blackburn conceded1.5

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