Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

5th in English League Championship

Sheffield United edge Blackburn in five-goal thriller to enter FA Cup semifinals Sheffield United edge Blackburn in five-goal thriller to enter FA Cup semifinals

Sheffield United came from behind twice to edge Blackburn Rovers 3-2 in an entertaining FA Cup quarter-final after Tommy Doyle's superb 91st minute

Stoke City holds on for 3-2 win over Blackburn Stoke City holds on for 3-2 win over Blackburn

Stoke City is able to hold on for a win over Blackburn 3-2 after going up 3-0.

FA Cup quarterfinal draw: Man City to face Vincent Kompany's Burnley FA Cup quarterfinal draw: Man City to face Vincent Kompany's Burnley

Manchester City will face Vincent Kompany's Burnley in the FA Cup quarterfinals, while Manchester United will host Fulham.

Sammie Szmodics goal 52nd minute Leicester City 0-2 Blackburn Rovers Sammie Szmodics goal 52nd minute Leicester City 0-2 Blackburn Rovers

Sammie Szmodics goal 52nd minute Leicester City 0-2 Blackburn Rovers

Brennan Johnson goal 93rd minute Blackburn Rovers 1-4 Nottingham Forest Brennan Johnson goal 93rd minute Blackburn Rovers 1-4 Nottingham Forest

Brennan Johnson goal 93rd minute Blackburn Rovers 1-4 Nottingham Forest

Brereton Diaz stunner helps send Blackburn top Brereton Diaz stunner helps send Blackburn top

Ben Brereton Diaz's brilliant goal steers Blackburn Rovers to a 2-0 win over Sunderland to go top of the English Championship.

Harris screamer earns Cardiff 1-0 win Harris screamer earns Cardiff 1-0 win

Mark Harris' late piledriver gives Cardiff City a much-needed victory over Blackburn Rovers.

Bristol City bundles in at the third attempt for 3-1 Bristol City bundles in at the third attempt for 3-1

Bristol City takes the game beyond Blackburn after forcing the ball in at the third time of asking.

John Buckley scores from range in Blackburn's win John Buckley scores from range in Blackburn's win

John Buckley finds the net from well outside the box in a 4-1 win for Blackburn Rovers against Preston North End.

Reda Khadra bends in a remarkable free kick for Blackburn Rovers Reda Khadra bends in a remarkable free kick for Blackburn Rovers

Reda Khadra ends Blackburn Rovers' goal drought with a spectacular goal off a free kick against QPR.

Chasing Premier League promotion, Blackburn Rovers are a success story after a decade of humiliation Chasing Premier League promotion, Blackburn Rovers are a success story after a decade of humiliation

Blackburn Rovers became a laughingstock after their 2010 sale to Venky's, but more than a decade later, they're dreaming of a Premier League return.

Ben Brereton Diaz: From Stoke to Chile via Blackburn, video games and WhatsApp Ben Brereton Diaz: From Stoke to Chile via Blackburn, video games and WhatsApp

It sounds like a dream: a kid from England ends up playing against Lionel Messi in the Copa America. But there's so much more to it than that.

Chile hope England-born Ben Brereton Diaz can salvage World Cup hopes Chile hope England-born Ben Brereton Diaz can salvage World Cup hopes

Chile are still reliant on old stalwarts like Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez, but England-born Ben Brereton Diaz gives 'La Roja' the best chance.

Swansea goalkeeper concedes penalty in disastrous fashion Swansea goalkeeper concedes penalty in disastrous fashion

Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda tries to dribble out of pressure but ends up losing possession and conceding the penalty.

Melbourne Victory name Steve Kean as interim manager Melbourne Victory name Steve Kean as interim manager

Ex-Blackburn boss Steve Kean will coach Melbourne Victory for the remainder of the season, becoming the fourth man in two years to take the reins.

Leaders Norwich held by Blackburn, Watford win again Leaders Norwich held by Blackburn, Watford win again

Championship leaders Norwich City were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp happy after 6-0 thrashing of Blackburn at Anfield Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp happy after 6-0 thrashing of Blackburn at Anfield

Liverpool cruised to a 6-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in a friendly behind closed doors at Anfield on Thursday.

Premier League Hall of Fame: Introducing ESPN's inaugural class Premier League Hall of Fame: Introducing ESPN's inaugural class

The Hall of Fame is a concept as old as sports itself but the English Premier League finally has a pantheon in 2020. We've picked the first class.

Norwich seal promotion to Premier League with win over Blackburn Norwich seal promotion to Premier League with win over Blackburn

Norwich City sealed promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Saturday.

Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews in FA Cup replays Newcastle get extra-time win, Stoke fall to Shrews in FA Cup replays

Newcastle United beat Blackburn Rovers after extra time while Stoke City suffered a shock defeat to Shrewsbury Town in FA Cup replays on Tuesday.

Manchester United among clubs tracking Blackburn's Jake Garrett - sources Manchester United among clubs tracking Blackburn's Jake Garrett - sources

A host of Premier League and Championship sides are tracking Blackburn Rovers' teenage sensation Jake Garrett, sources have told ESPN FC.

Blackburn overcome missed penalty to beat Oxford Blackburn overcome missed penalty to beat Oxford

No Bradley Dack as Blackburn wave goodbye to League One No Bradley Dack as Blackburn wave goodbye to League One

Jason Pearce effort enough as Charlton boost play-off chances Jason Pearce effort enough as Charlton boost play-off chances

Fosu setback for Charlton Fosu setback for Charlton

Championship Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Burnley 38 +45 84
2 Sheffield Unit.. 37 +25 70
3 Middlesbrough 38 +27 67
4 Luton Town 38 +11 64
5 Blackburn Rove.. 37 +1 61
6 Millwall 38 +8 60
7 Norwich City 38 +11 57
8 Coventry City 38 +10 57
9 West Bromwich .. 37 +8 55
10 Watford 38 +5 55
11 Sunderland 39 +7 54
12 Preston North .. 38 -9 53
13 Stoke City 38 +3 48
14 Bristol City 38 -1 48
15 Hull City 38 -10 47
16 Swansea City 38 -6 46
17 Birmingham Cit.. 38 -8 45
18 Reading 38 -18 45
19 Queens Park Ra.. 38 -21 42
20 Rotherham Unit.. 37 -10 40
21 Cardiff City 37 -13 39
22 Huddersfield T.. 38 -21 36
23 Blackpool 38 -18 35
24 Wigan Athletic 38 -26 31
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
22 Ben Brereton D.. 12 34 4
9 Sam Gallagher 7 30 2
10 Tyrhys Dolan 4 31 5

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
14 Sorba Thomas 7 32 0
10 Tyrhys Dolan 5 31 4
22 Ben Brereton D.. 4 34 12