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2020–21 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season
Blackburn Rovers F.C. 2020–21 football season From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2020–21 season was Blackburn Rovers' 133nd season as a professional football club and it participated in the Championship for a third consecutive season.[2] Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
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June
On the 24 Rovers announced their retained list Danny Graham, Stewart Downing, Dominic Samuel, Jayson Leutwiler, Richie Smallwood & Sam Hart discussions will be held regarding their future at the club.
From the development squad Rovers took the option to extend Matthew Platt contract by 12 months until 2021, whilst Brad Lyons & Ben Paton have both been offered new contracts, Jordan Eastham has signed a contract till 2022 while Sam Burns, Dan Pike, Jalil Saadi, Sam Durrant & James Connelly have signed contracts until 2021. Luke Brennan & Flavien Enzo Boyomo have been offered professional contracts but have yet to sign. Chanka Zimba, Jack Evans & Charley Doyle will not be retained by the club.[3]
July
On the 1 Rovers announced the signing of young attacking midfielder Tyrhys Dolan from Preston North End on a 2-year deal following his release.[4] Rovers also announced young winger Luke Brennan has signed his 1st professional deal, a 2-year contract until 2022, Also midfield duo Brad Lyons & Ben Paton signed 1 year deals until 2021.[5]
On the 7 Forest Green Rovers announced the signing of Jack Evans following his release from Rovers.[6]
On the 24 Rovers announced Danny Graham, Dominic Samuel, Jayson Leutwiler, Richie Smallwood & Sam Hart will not be offered new contracts by the club, Discussions continue to be held with Stewart Downing about extending his stay with Rovers.[7]
On the 28 Rovers announced u23 midfielder Tom White had joined Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.[8]
On the 29 Rovers announced u23 defender Matthew Platt had joined Barrow on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.[9]
August
On the 11 Hull City announced the signing of Richie Smallwood following his release from Rovers. [10]
On the 12 Atlético Albacete announced the signing of Flavien Enzo Boyomo after he rejected a new contract from Rovers.[11]
On the 16 Rovers confirmed their agreement with official principal sponsor 10bet had ended 2 years into a 3-year deal.[12]
On the 17 Rovers announced an extension to their partnership with Totally Wicked.[13]
On the 26 Rovers announced the signing of Belgium goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski from Gent for an undisclosed fee, on a 2-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.[14]
On the 28 Rovers announced Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors will remain our back-of-shirt sponsor for a third successive season.[15]
On the 29 Rovers announced a new multi year shirt sponsor with leading performance and recovery compression wear brand Recoverite Compression, The new deal will see the Recoverite Compression brand on the front of all first team, Under-23s, youth and replica kits.[16]
September
On the 2 Rovers announced the signing of young striker Connor McBride from Celtic on a free transfer, he signed a 2-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.[17] Also Stalybridge Celtic announced the signing of Charley Doyle following his release from Rovers.[18]
On the 4 Cardiff City announced the signing of Chanka Zimba following his release from Rovers.[19]
On the 7 Sunderland announced the signing of Danny Graham following his release from Rovers.[20]
On the 11 Fleetwood Town announced the signing of Jayson Leutwiler following his release from Rovers.[21]
On the 15 Rovers announced the signing of defender Daniel Ayala following his release from Middlesbrough on a 3-year deal until 2023.[22]
On the 21 Gillingham announced the signing of Dominic Samuel following his release from Rovers.[23]
On the 28 Rovers announced the signing of young goalkeeper Felix Goddard following his release from Manchester City on a 2-year scholarship.[24]
October
On the 6 Rovers announced u23 midfielder Stefan Mols had joined Intercity on loan until the end of the season.[25] Also Rovers announced the signing of Greek u21 goalkeeper Antonis Stergiakis from Slavia Sofia on a 3-year deal until 2023 with the option of a further 12 months.[26]
On the 16 Rovers announced the signing of defender Barry Douglas on loan from Leeds United until the end of the season,[27] Rovers also announced the signing of midfielder Tom Trybull on loan from Norwich City until the end of the season,[28] Rovers also announced defender Charlie Mulgrew had joined Fleetwood Town on loan until the end of the season,[29] Rovers also announced the signing of goalkeeper Aynsley Pears from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee on a 4-year deal until 2024,[30] Rovers also announced goalkeeper Andy Fisher had joined Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent deal,[31] Rovers also announced the signing of Harvey Elliott on loan from Liverpool until the end of the season.[32]
November
On the 2 Rovers announced midfielder Stewart Downing had rejoined the club.[33]
On the 9 Rovers announced defender Tyler Magloire had joined Hartlepool United on loan until 9 January.[34]
On the 11 Southend United announced the signing of Sam Hart following his release from Rovers.[35]
On the 13 Rovers announced winger Luke Brennan had joined AFC Fylde on loan until the end of the season.[36]
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December
On the 23 Rovers announced attacking midfielder Bradley Dack had signed new 2 and half year deal until 2023, with the option of a further 12 months.[37]
On the 31 Rovers announced winger Harry Chapman had joined Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season.[38]
January
On the 6 Rovers announced midfielder Brad Lyons had joined Morecambe on loan until the end of the season,[39] Also defender Hayden Carter joined Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.[40]
On the 12 Rovers announced goalkeeper Joe Hilton had joined Fleetwood Town on an emergency 7 day loan.[41]
On the 13 Rovers announced midfielder Luke Brennan had been recalled from his loan at AFC Fylde.[42]
On the 14 Rovers announced the signing of defender Jarrad Branthwaite on loan from Everton until the end of the season.[43]
On the 15 Rovers announced young midfielder Joe Nolan had signed a professional contract until 2022 following a successful trial.[44]
On the 22 Rovers announced midfielder Stefan Mols had returned from his loan spell at Intercity.[45]
On the 27 Rovers announced goalkeeper Joe Hilton had signed a new contract until 2022 & joined Ross County until the end of the season.[46]
February
On the 1 Rovers announced the signing of defender Harry Pickering from Crewe Alexandra for an undisclosed fee, on a 4 and half year deal until 2025, he will remain on loan until the end of the season,[47] Rovers also announced defender Joe Grayson had joined Oxford United on loan until the end of the season,[48] Rovers also announced defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis had joined on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season,[49] Rovers also announced forward Jack Vale had joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.[50]
On the 2 Rovers announced midfielder Tom White had returned from his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers,[51] Rovers also announced defender Tyler Magloire had joined Motherwell on loan until the end of the season.[52]
On the 5 Rovers announced midfielder Tom White had joined Hartlepool United on a short-term loan deal.[53]
On the 15 Rovers announced midfielder John Buckley signed a new long-term deal until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months.[54]
On the 16 Rovers announced midfielder Tyrhys Dolan signed a new long-term deal until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months.[55]
March
On the 4 Rovers announced defender Derrick Williams had left the club by mutual consent to join LA Galaxy.[56]
April
May
On the 7 Rovers announced their end of season award winners Thomas Kaminski was voted Player of the Season,[57] Harvey Elliott's goal against Millwall was voted Goal of the Season,[58] Adam Armstrong was voted Player's Player of the Year & Junior Rovers Player of the Year[59] & Tyrhys Dolan was named this season's PFA Club Community Champion.[60]
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On 14 August Rovers confirmed their pre-season scheduled.[85]
| 22 August 2020 Friendly | Fleetwood Town | 1–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Fleetwood |
| 13:00 BST | Evans  14' |
Report | Chapman 26' Armstrong 46' 67'Brennan 78' |
Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors |
| 25 August 2020 Friendly | Blackpool | 1–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Blackpool |
| 19:00 BST | Virtue 40' |
Report | Brereton 4' 30' Dolan 88' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: Behind closed doors |
| 29 August 2020 Friendly | Bolton Wanderers | v | Blackburn Rovers | Bolton |
| TBC | Stadium: University of Bolton Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors | |||
| Note: On 21 August, the scheduled away fixture against Bolton Wanderers was postponed due to Rovers game against Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup been scheduled on the same date.[86] | ||||
| 1 September 2020 Friendly | Blackburn Rovers | Cancelled | Everton | Blackburn |
| 18:00 BST | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: Behind closed doors | |||
| Note: On 30 August following discussions between the two clubs it was mutually agreed that the game will be called off.[87] | ||||
| 5 September 2020 Friendly | Leicester City | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Leicester |
| 13:00 BST | Amartey 66' |
Report | Williams 80' |
Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors |
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Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[88]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[88]
Results summary
Last updated: 8 May 2021.
Source: BBC
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 8 May 2021. Source: 11v11 for league tables and fixtures
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matchday
The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 21 August.[89]
| 12 September 2020 1 | Bournemouth | 3–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Kings Park |
| 15:00 BST | Stacey 25' Lerma 53'Danjuma 84' |
Report | Johnson 42' Armstrong 73' |
Stadium: Vitality Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 19 September 2020 2 | Blackburn Rovers | 5–0 | Wycombe Wanderers | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Armstrong 16' (pen.), 33', 83' Dolan 20'Williams 67' |
Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 26 September 2020 3 | Derby County | 0–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Derby |
| 15:00 BST | Buchanan  33'Rooney 80' |
Report | Dolan 11' Johnson 12', 15' 36'Lenihan 42'Rothwell 66'Armstrong 77' |
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 3 October 2020 4 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Cardiff City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Johnson 50' Gallagher 80' |
Report | Cunningham 34' Bacuna 49'Tomlin 59'  69' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 17 October 2020 5 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Johnson 58' Gallagher 72' |
Report | Figueiredo 28' Lolley 90' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 21 October 2020 6 | Watford | 3–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Watford |
| 19:45 BST | Pedro 13' 84' Cleverley 17'Kabasele 22'Lenihan 49' (o.g.)Ngakia 75' |
Report | Brereton 28' Armstrong  69' |
Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 24 October 2020 7 | Coventry City | 0–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Birmingham |
| 15:00 BST | Rose  14'Sheaf 74' |
Report | Armstrong 15' (pen.), 49' 51' Douglas 20'Elliott 62'Gallagher 88' |
Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
| 27 October 2020 8 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–4 | Reading | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Armstrong 3', 66' Holtby 5'Trybull 20' |
Report | Méïté 1' Olise 15'Laurent 18'Rafael 76'João 79' 82' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
| 31 October 2020 9 | Swansea City | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Swansea |
| 15:00 GMT | Ayew 19' 61' Cabango 25' 55'Bidwell 30' |
Report | Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 3 November 2020 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Middlesbrough | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Trybull 18' Rankin-Costello 50'Lenihan 78'Wharton 85'Holtby 90+2' |
Report | McNair 67' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
| 7 November 2020 11 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Queens Park Rangers | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Brereton 50' Johnson 65'Armstrong 73', 90+6' |
Report | Kane 9' Dickie 23'Dykes 61' (pen.)Bonne 90+3' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 21 November 2020 12 | Luton Town | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Luton |
| 15:00 GMT | Berry 69' |
Report | Rothwell 32' Johnson 71'Gallagher 72'Elliott 81'Brereton 90+3' |
Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 24 November 2020 13 | Preston North End | 0–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Preston |
| 19:45 GMT | Browne 22' Rafferty 44' |
Report | Trybull 36' Armstrong 45' (pen.)Brereton 53'Dolan 76' |
Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 28 November 2020 14 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Barnsley | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Armstrong 44' 69' Gallagher 78'Rothwell 90+6' |
Report | Palmer 90' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Andrew Madley |
| 2 December 2020 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Millwall | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Elliott 25' Armstrong 90+1' |
Report | Williams 19' Malone 34'Wallace 64' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 5 December 2020 16 | Brentford | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Brentford |
| 15:00 GMT | Forss 5' Janelt 31'Toney 37' (pen.)Canós 61'Fosu 82' |
Report | Douglas 10' Rothwell 19' 49'Lenihan 27' 36'Johnson 57'Davenport 87'Kaminski 90+4' |
Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 9 December 2020 17 | Bristol City | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Ashton Gate |
| 19:45 GMT | Wells 38' Diédhiou 82' |
Report | Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium Referee: Steve Martin |
| 12 December 2020 18 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Norwich City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Elliott 59' |
Report | Pukki 22', 65' 84' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 16 December 2020 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Rotherham United | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Douglas 58' Elliott 80'Nyambe 90+1'Armstrong 90+8' |
Report | Ihiekwe 38' Smith 61'Lindsay 64'Jones 90+5' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 19 December 2020 20 | Stoke City | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 15:00 GMT | Powell 6' Chester 36' |
Report | Stadium: Bet365 Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
| 26 December 2020 21 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Rothwell 76' Lenihan 79' |
Report | Reach 41' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 29 December 2020 22 | Huddersfield Town | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Huddersfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Pipa 41' Sarr 53', 90'Campbell 55'Hogg 67' |
Report | Lenihan 50' Gallagher 86'Holtby 89' |
Stadium: The John Smith's Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Matt Donohue |
| 2 January 2021 23 | Birmingham City | 0–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Bordesley |
| 15:00 GMT | Sánchez 85' |
Report | Armstrong 10' 83' Travis 39'Douglas 81'Dack 90+2' |
Stadium: St. Andrew's Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 16 January 2021 24 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Stoke City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Travis 36' Buckley 76' |
Report | Powell 38' Thompson 48'Norrington-Davies 71'Chester 79' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 24 January 2021 25 | Middlesbrough | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 GMT | Morsy 57' Tavernier 81'Bola 88' |
Report | Davenport 26' Rothwell 63' |
Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 30 January 2021 26 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Luton Town | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Travis 50' Armstrong 85' |
Report | Rea 63' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 6 February 2021 27 | Queens Park Rangers | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Shepherd's Bush, London |
| 15:00 GMT | Austin 5' Ball 20'Barbet 54'Adomah 90+2' |
Report | Davenport 9' Gallagher 60' |
Stadium: Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 12 February 2021 28 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Preston North End | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Armstrong 45+1' (pen.) |
Cunningham 19' Lindsay 43'Ledson 61' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
| 17 February 2021 29 | Barnsley | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Barnsley |
| 19:45 GMT | Andersen 53' Morris 72'Mowatt 90' |
Report | Harwood-Bellis 83' Armstrong 90+4' |
Stadium: Oakwell Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Matt Donohue |
| 20 February 2021 30 | Nottingham Forest | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | West Bridgford |
| 15:00 GMT | Mighten 25' Murray 41'Garner 68' |
Report | Harwood-Bellis 2' Armstrong 73' |
Stadium: The City Ground Attendance: 0 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 24 February 2021 31 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–3 | Watford | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Rothwell 34' Elliott 43'Brereton 82' |
Report | Pedro 25' Sarr 38'Sema 61' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: James Linington |
| 27 February 2021 32 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Coventry City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Brereton 27' Douglas 61' |
Report | James 50' Østigård 69' 83' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 2 March 2021 33 | Reading | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT | Semedo 17' Puscas 24' |
Report | Bell 52' Evans 58'Kaminski 90+5' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 6 March 2021 34 | Millwall | 0–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Bermondsey |
| 15:00 GMT | Woods 43' Evans 77' |
Report | Dack 18' Gallagher 65', 75'Trybull 77'Kaminski 85' |
Stadium: The Den Attendance: 0 Referee: Matt Donohue |
| 9 March 2021 35 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Swansea City | Blackburn |
| 18:00 GMT | Dack 37' Rankin-Costello 53' |
Report | Ayew 41' (pen.) Cabango 68' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 12 March 2021 36 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Brentford | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Buckley 75' Lenihan 86'Bennett 90+6'Johnson 90+9' |
Report | Toney 10' (pen.) Mbeumo 80'Sørensen 90' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 17 March 2021 37 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Bristol City | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Palmer 74' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 20 March 2021 38 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Norwich |
| 15:00 GMT | McLean 53' |
Report | Gallagher 77' |
Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 2 April 2021 39 | Wycombe Wanderers | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | High Wycombe |
| 15:00 BST | Onyedinma 47' Thompson 85' |
Report | Holtby 25' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
| 5 April 2021 40 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–2 | Bournemouth | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Elliott 78' Armstrong 90+2' |
Report | Billing 29' Lerma 50'Solanke 51'Danjuma 75' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 10 April 2021 41 | Cardiff City | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Cardiff |
| 15:00 BST | Vaulks 27' Murphy 44'Ralls 70', 75' |
Report | Kaminski 19' Armstrong 43', 90'Lenihan 65' |
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 16 April 2021 42 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Derby County | Blackburn |
| 18:00 BST | Holtby 32' Gallagher 42'Elliott 66', 67' |
Report | Lawrence 22' Clarke 45+2' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Steve Martin |
| 20 April 2021 43 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Owlerton |
| 19:00 BST | Hutchinson 15' Windass 37'Bannan 80' |
Report | Evans 40' Rothwell 74' |
Stadium: Hillsborough Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 24 April 2021 44 | Blackburn Rovers | 5–2 | Huddersfield Town | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Travis 5' Armstrong 8', 54', 60'Brereton 22'Lenihan 26'Gallagher 57'Davenport 89' |
Report | Nyambe 45' (o.g.) Holmes 82'Koroma 82' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 1 May 2021 45 | Rotherham United | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Rotherham |
| 15:00 BST | Smith 21' Lindsay 69'Barlaser 78'Wing 86' |
Report | Armstrong 17' |
Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 8 May 2021 46 | Blackburn Rovers | 5–2 | Birmingham City | Blackburn |
| 12:30 BST | Armstrong 27' (pen.), 71', 85' Brereton 45+1'Elliott 83' |
Report | Pedersen 22', 67' Leko 26'Stirk 40'Jutkiewicz 50' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Keith Stroud |
FA Cup
The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.[90]
| 9 January 2021 Third round | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Doncaster Rovers | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Downing 35' Travis 40'Davenport 90+2' |
Report | Richards 42' John 81' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Samuel Barrott |
EFL Cup
The first round draw was made on 18 August, live on Sky Sports, by Paul Merson.[91] The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on 6 September, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.[92]
| 29 August 2020 First round | Blackburn Rovers | 3–2 | Doncaster Rovers | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Holtby 30' Lenihan 53'Rankin-Costello 72'Armstrong 81' (pen.) |
Report | Wright 44' Okenabirhie 54' (pen.)Anderson 55'Gomes 64'Halliday 70' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 15 September 2020 Second round | Newcastle United | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 19:30 BST | Fraser 35' |
Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
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Backroom staff
Last updated: May 2017
Source: [93]
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of 8 May 2021[94]
Goalscorers
- As of 8 May 2021[94]
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Summer
Transfers in
- Released from Preston North End
- Released from Middlesbrough
- Released from Manchester City
Total outgoing: +/- ~£
Transfers out
- Joined Cardiff City on 4 September[19]
- Joined Forest Green Rovers on 7 July[6]
- Joined Stalybridge Celtic on 2 September[18]
- Joined Sunderland on 7 September[20]
- Joined Gillingham on 21 September[23]
- Joined Southend United on 11 November[35]
- Joined Fleetwood Town on 11 September[21]
- Joined Atlético Albacete on 12 August[11]
Total incoming: +/- ~£ 0
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Transfers in
- Last played for Runcorn Linnets
Total outgoing: +/- ~£
Transfers out
Total incoming: +/- ~£ 0
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