Blackburn Rovers

Harry Pickering

A left back who grew up as a captain rather than a passenger, comfortable driving forward down the flank once the ball is won back. He gets forward with real purpose and is not afraid to put his body on the line.
England Blackburn Rovers DEF
Appearances
3
Tackles won
1

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
254
84.66 per match
Tackles won
1
Interceptions
3
Clean sheets contributed
13
as defensive proxy

Season Stats

Appearances
3
Minutes played
254
Tackles won
1
Interceptions
3
Clearances
13
Blocks
3

League Rankings

Among EFL Championship 2026/27 defenders

Tackles won
150th of 155
Interceptions
97th of 161
Clearances
87th of 178
Blocks
47th of 134
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POR
POR
14:00
Sat 19 Sep
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BLA
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BLA
BLA
14:00
Sat 10 Oct
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CAR
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BRC
BRC
18:45
Tue 13 Oct
 BLA
BLA
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WBA
WBA
14:00
Sat 17 Oct
 BLA
BLA
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BLA
14:00
Sat 24 Oct
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Harry Pickering, The Left Back Who Leads

A former Crewe captain whose leadership qualities followed him into a bigger dressing room at Blackburn.

Pickering learned his trade the hard way, working through Crewe's academy until he was trusted with the captain's armband there before he had turned twenty three. That responsibility still shapes how he plays, because he defends like someone who expects to be relied upon rather than covered for by others. He gets forward down the left with real intent, whipping in crosses and set pieces rather than simply supporting the width from deep.

The recurring theme has been hamstring trouble, which has interrupted him more than once just as he looked to be nailing down a regular starting place. When fit he barely misses a match, putting in a consistent shift down the left week after week. That pattern only makes the injury spells more frustrating for a manager trying to build a settled back line around him.

The Rest Of The Squad

33 players

Goalkeepers

22
4 apps
1
3 apps
37
0 apps

Defenders

2
7 apps
15
7 apps 1g
6
6 apps 1a
4
6 apps
17
3 apps
Gady Beyuku
Age 20
2 apps
39
Harvey Pates
Age 18
1 app
47
Lucas Houghton
1 app
33
0 apps
40
0 apps
Michael Decandia
Age 18
0 apps
16
0 apps

Midfielders

31
7 apps 1g
25
7 apps 1g 1a
8
Bristol City · Age 35
7 apps 1a
10
7 apps 1g
28
5 apps
30
3 apps
53
1 app
14
0 apps
42
Harry Lister
0 apps
36
James Edmondson
Macclesfield · Age 20
0 apps
24
0 apps

Forwards

11
Charlton Athletic · Age 23
7 apps 1a
21
7 apps 2g 1a
9
6 apps 3g 1a
45
Harvey Higgins
Age 17
2 apps
23
2 apps
29
1 app
7
0 apps
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