Look back at memorable Preston North End visits to Blackburn Rovers from down the years

Preston North End head to Ewood Park on Saturday lunchtime for the latest Lancashire derby between the two local rivals.

By Dave Seddon
Wednesday, 6th March 2019, 1:50 pm
Updated Wednesday, 6th March 2019, 8:18 pm
Aiden McGeady scores Preston's late equaliser at Blackburn in 2017
Aiden McGeady scores Preston's late equaliser at Blackburn in 2017

We've gone through the archives to look at some of PNE's past visits to East Lancashire.

Preston, in a red and Black away strip, on the attack in a League Cup tie at Blackburn in August 1975
Alex Bruce scores Preston's winner at Ewood Park in Match 1979

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Preston test the Blackburn defence in a goalless draw on Boxing Day 1980
PNE centre-half Mick Baxter goes up for a header at Ewood Park on Boxing Day 1980 as Howard Kendall guards the post
Andy McAteer puts over a cross in PNE's pre-season friendly at Blackburn in 1984
Joe Garner celebrates with Paul Gallagher after equalising for Preston at Blackburn from the penalty spot in April 2016
Joe Garner after scoring for Preston at Ewood Park
Jordan Hugill volleys Preston's winner at Blackburn in April 2016
Preston's Alan Browne challenges future team-mate Tommy Spurr at Blackburn in April 2016
Preston fans celebrate their side's win at Blackburn in April 2016
Tom Barkhuizen gives Preston the lead at Blackburn in March 2017
Tom Barkhuizen is congratulated after giving Preston the lead at Blackburn in 2017
Aiden McGeady scores Preston's stoppage-time equaliser at Ewood Park in March 2017
Paul Huntington tackles Marvin Emnes in PNE's 2-2 draw at Blackburn
Jordan Hugill challenges Ryan Nyambe in the air in PNE's 2-2 draw at Blackburn two years ago