2019–20 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season
The 2019–20 season was Blackburn Rovers' 132nd season as a professional football club and it participated in the Championship for a second consecutive season.[2] Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2019 to 22 July 2020.
2019–20 season | ||||
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CEO | Steve Waggott | |||
Manager | Tony Mowbray[1] | |||
Stadium | Ewood Park | |||
Championship | 11th | |||
FA Cup | Third Round | |||
EFL Cup | Second Round | |||
Top goalscorer | League: Adam Armstrong (16) All: Adam Armstrong (17) | |||
Highest home attendance | League/All: 19,963 vs Preston North End (11 January 2020) | |||
Lowest home attendance | League: 11,401 vs Brentford (27 November 2019) All: 5,215 vs Oldham Athletic (13 August 2019, EFL Cup) | |||
Average home league attendance | 14,009 | |||
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Summer activity
May
On 11 May, Rovers announced that young defender Matthew Platt had signed a new one-year contract with the club until the summer of 2020.[3]
On 14 May, Rovers reached decisions regarding players whose contracts are due to expire on 30 June.
Goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler has been informed that the option to extend his registration by a further year to June 2020 has been taken up by the club.
Discussions are currently taking place with Craig Conway, Jack Rodwell and Ben Gladwin regarding the possibility of extending their stays at Ewood Park.
Paul Downing, Jack Doyle, Lewis Mansell, Charlie Albinson, George Wilson (scholar) and Kyle Connell (scholar) will not be retained by the club upon the expiration of their current contracts at the end of next month.[4]
On 25 May, Craig Conway announced via his Twitter account that he would be departing the club at the end of his current contract, bringing an end to his 5 & half year stay at the club.[5]
June
On 13 June, Partick Thistle announced Lewis Mansell will join the club on 1 July when his Rovers contract ends, Mansell had previously been on loan at the club.[6]
On 21 June, Rovers announced their first signing of the summer, midfielder Stuart Downing will join the club on 1 July when his Middlesbrough contract ends, he's signed a 12-month contract until 2020.[7] On the same day, Portsmouth announced Paul Downing will join the club on 1 July when his Rovers contract ends.[8]
On June 30, 2019, Jack Rodwell and Ben Gladwin's contracts expired without any agreement on new contracts. As such they are free agents.[4]
July
On 1 July, Rovers announced the signing of 19 year old goalkeeper Joe Hilton following his release from Everton on a 2-year deal, he'll initially link up with the u23s.[9]
On 2 July, Rovers announced under 23s head coach Damien Johnson has been promoted to the role of first team technical coach and head of player development.[10]
On 5 July, Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Bradley Johnson from Derby County on a free transfer, he's signed a 2-year deal.[11]
On 6 July, Rovers announced that goalkeeper David Raya had joined Brentford for an undisclosed fee.[12] It was also revealed that Charlie Adam had been training with the club and he featured for Rovers in the second half of the friendly match against Barrow.[13] Derby County midfielder Jacob Butterfield was also revealed to be training with the club.[14]
On 9 July, Rovers announced the signing of young midfielder Tom White from Gateshead on a 2-year deal, he will initially link up with the u23s.[15]
On 13 July, Rovers announced the signing of Southampton striker Sam Gallagher for an undisclosed fee, on a four-year-deal.[16] Also Southport announced the signing of goalkeeper Charlie Albinson following his release from Rovers.[17]
On 22 July, Rovers announced that midfielder Lewis Travis had signed a new 4-year contract until 2023, with the option of a further 12 months.[18]
On 23 July, Rovers announced that goalkeeper Christian Walton had joined on loan until the end of the season from Brighton & Hove Albion.[19]
On 26 July, Rovers announced that defender Scott Wharton had signed a new deal until 2022 & joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season.[20]
On 29 July, it was announced that Under-13 lead coach George Boateng had joined Aston Villa to take up a position as Under-18 lead coach.[21]
On 31 July, Rovers announced that defender Tosin Adarabioyo had joined on loan until the end of the season from Manchester City.[22]
August
On 1 August Southport announced the signing of defender Jack Doyle following his release from Rovers.[23] Rovers also announced striker Joe Nuttall had joined Blackpool for undisclosed fee.[24]
On 8 August Rovers announced that defender Tyler Magloire had joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the season,[25] Rovers also announced defender Greg Cunningham had joined on loan from Cardiff City until the end of the season.[26]
On 9 August Rovers announced that defender Charlie Mulgrew had joined Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season.[27]
On 19 August Rovers announced under 18s head coach Billy Barr had been promoted to head coach of the under 23s & Mike Sheron has agreed to take over as the new under 18s lead coach, having spent several seasons as professional development phase assistant coach at the club.[28]
On 23 August Rovers announced goalkeeper Andy Fisher had joined Northampton Town on loan until 1January 2020.[29]
On 30 August Rovers announced that defender Matthew Platt had joined Barrow on loan until the end of the season,[30]
September
On 13 September Rovers announced young defender Andy Jackson had joined Clitheroe on a months loan.[31]
On 19 September Rovers announced the signing of attacking midfielder Lewis Holtby following his release from Hamburg on 2-year deal.[32]
Winter activity
December
January
On 2 January Rovers announced midfielder Ben Gladwin & defender Andy Jackson had been released.[35]
On 10 January Milton Keynes Dons announced the signing of Ben Gladwin following his release from Rovers.[36]
On 13 January Rovers announced midfielder Tom White had extended his loan at Barrow until the end of the season,[37] Rovers also announced young defender Isaac Whitehall had signed a long-term contract at the club until 2022.[38]
On 15 January Rovers announced defender Charlie Mulgrew had returned to the club from a loan spell at Wigan Athletic at the players request.[39]
On 17 January Rovers announced defender Greg Cunningham had returned to parent club Cardiff City,[40] Rovers also announced defender Sam Hart had joined Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season.[41]
On 29 January Rovers announced defender Tyler Magloire had been recalled from his loan from Rochdale.[42]
On 31 January Rovers announced goalkeeper Andy Fisher had joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan until the end of the season.[43]
February
On 1 February Rovers signed winger D'Margio Wright-Phillips on a youth loan from Manchester City until the end of the season, he is the son of Shaun Wright-Phillips.[44]
March
On 5 March Rovers announced young striker Jack Vale had joined Barrow on loan until the end of the season,[33] Rovers also announced young left back Lewis Thompson had joined Fylde on loan until the end of the season.[45]
On 13 March The EFL announced the season was suspended until 3 April 2020, due to Coronavirus outbreak, Also Rovers announced young defender Jake Garrett had signed his 1st professional contract at the club until 2022.[47]
April
May
June
On 9 June Rovers announced young central defender Hayden Carter & young left back Lewis Thompson had signed new contracts, Carter signed a 2 year contract until 2022 & Thompson signed a 1 year contract until 2021. Rovers also announced fellow academy graduates Jack Evans & Charley Doyle will not be retained by the club when their contracts expire at the end of the month.[48]
On 15 June Rovers announced Scott Wharton will remain on loan at Northampton Town to play in the League Two playoffs.[49]
On 19 June Rovers announced Christian Walton will remain on loan until the end of the extended season.[50]
On 24 June Rovers announced their retained list Danny Graham, Stewart Downing, Dominic Samuel, Jayson Leutwiler, Richie Smallwood & Sam Hart have all signed contract extensions until the end of the current extended season & discussions will be held regarding their future at the club beyond the season.
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 while D'Margio Wright-Phillips has returned to parent club Manchester City.[51]
On 29 June Rovers announced Tosin Adarabioyo will remain on loan until the end of the extended season.[52]
July
On 21 July Rovers announced Adam Armstrong's goal against Cardiff City had been voted goal of the season.[53]
On 22 July Rovers announced Adam Armstrong had been voted player of the season.[54]
On 23 July Rovers announced John Buckley had won young player of the year & Lewis Travis had won the Peter Jackson man of the match award.[55]
Squad information
Squad no. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Contract expires | Other |
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Goalkeepers | ||||||
45 | Jordan Eastham | ![]() |
GK | 8 September 2001 | 2022[51] | |
33 | Andy Fisher | ![]() |
GK | 12 February 1998 | 2021[56] | on loan at Milton Keynes Dons |
40 | Joe Hilton | ![]() |
GK | 11 October 1999 | 2021[9] | |
13 | Jayson Leutwiler | ![]() |
GK | 25 April 1989 | 2020[4] | |
1 | Christian Walton | ![]() |
GK | 9 November 1995 | 2020[19] | on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion |
Defenders | ||||||
24 | Tosin Adarabioyo | ![]() |
DF | 24 September 1997 | 2020[22] | on loan from Manchester City |
17 | Amari'i Bell | ![]() |
DF | 5 May 1994 | 2021[57] | |
41 | Hayden Carter | ![]() |
DF | 17 December 1999 | 2022[48] | |
35 | Joe Grayson | ![]() |
DF | 26 March 1999 | 2021[58] | |
30 | Sam Hart | ![]() |
DF | 10 September 1996 | 2020[59] | on loan at Shrewsbury Town |
26 | Darragh Lenihan | ![]() |
DF | 16 March 1994 | 2022[60] | |
38 | Tyler Magloire | ![]() |
DF | 21 December 1998 | 2022[61] | |
14 | Charlie Mulgrew | ![]() |
DF | 6 March 1986 | 2021[62] | |
2 | Ryan Nyambe | ![]() |
DF | 4 December 1997 | 2021 [63] | |
36 | Matthew Platt | ![]() |
DF | 3 October 1997 | 2021[51] | on loan at Barrow |
Scott Wharton | ![]() |
DF | 3 October 1997 | 2022[20] | on loan at Northampton Town | |
3 | Derrick Williams | ![]() |
DF | 17 January 1993 | 2021[64] | |
Midfielders | ||||||
31 | Elliott Bennett | ![]() |
MF | 18 December 1988 | 2021[65] | |
39 | John Buckley | ![]() |
MF | 13 October 1999 | 2022[66] | |
11 | Harry Chapman | ![]() |
MF | 5 November 1997 | 2021 [67] | |
23 | Bradley Dack | ![]() |
MF | 31 December 1993 | 2021[68] | |
19 | Stewart Downing | ![]() |
MF | 22 July 1984 | 2020[7] | |
18 | Jacob Davenport | ![]() |
MF | 28 December 1998 | 2022 [69] | |
29 | Corry Evans | ![]() |
MF | 30 July 1990 | 2021[70] | |
22 | Lewis Holtby | ![]() |
MF | 18 September 1990 | 2021[32] | |
4 | Bradley Johnson | ![]() |
MF | 28 April 1987 | 2021[11] | |
37 | Joe Rankin-Costello | ![]() |
MF | 26 July 1999 | 2021[71] | |
8 | Joe Rothwell | ![]() |
MF | 11 January 1995 | 2021[72] | |
6 | Richie Smallwood | ![]() |
MF | 29 December 1990 | 2020[73] | |
27 | Lewis Travis | ![]() |
MF | 16 October 1997 | 2023[18] | Option for 12 months extension |
Forwards | ||||||
7 | Adam Armstrong | ![]() |
FW | 10 February 1997 | 2022[74] | |
20 | Ben Brereton | ![]() |
FW | 18 April 1999 | 2022[75] | |
34 | Daniel Butterworth | ![]() |
FW | 14 September 1999 | 2022 [76] | |
9 | Sam Gallagher | ![]() |
FW | 15 September 1995 | 2023[16] | |
10 | Danny Graham | ![]() |
FW | 12 August 1985 | 2020[75] | |
12 | Dominic Samuel | ![]() |
FW | 1 April 1994 | 2020[77] | |
44 | Jack Vale | ![]() |
FW | 3 March 2001 | 2023[33] |
Pre-season and friendlies
Pre-season
Blackburn Rovers announced six pre-season friendlies against National League North's Barrow, EFL League One's Rochdale, newly promoted side Bury, and Blackpool, EFL League Two's Mansfield Town, and Scottish Premiership side Rangers.[78]
6 July 2019 Friendly | Barrow | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | ![]() |
15:00 BST | Quigley ![]() |
Report | Trialist ![]() Nuttall ![]() |
Stadium: Furness Building Society Stadium |
13 July 2019 Friendly | Blackburn Rovers | 5–1 | Rochdale | ![]() |
BCD | Lenihan ![]() Graham ![]() Hart ![]() Brereton ![]() ![]() |
Report | ![]() |
Stadium: Brockhall |
14 July 2019 Friendly (Cancelled) | Rochdale | v | Blackburn Rovers | ![]() |
15:00 BST | Stadium: Crown Oil Arena | |||
Note: On 12 July, the scheduled away fixture against Rochdale was postponed due to pitch related issues.[79] |
17 July 2019 Friendly | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Macclesfield Town | ![]() |
BCD | Adam ![]() ![]() Nuttall ![]() |
Report | ![]() |
Stadium: Brockhall |
17 July 2019 Friendly | Mansfield Town | 1–3 | Blackburn Rovers | ![]() |
19:30 BST | Pearce ![]() |
Report | Magloire ![]() Buckley ![]() Armstrong ![]() |
Stadium: One Call Stadium Attendance: 1,701 Referee: John Brooks |
21 July 2019 Friendly | Rangers | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | ![]() |
15:00 BST | Defoe ![]() |
Report | Travis ![]() |
Stadium: Ibrox Stadium Attendance: 18,627 Referee: Don Robertson |
24 July 2019 Friendly | Bury | 0–3 | Blackburn Rovers | ![]() |
19:45 BST | Report | Rothwell ![]() Brereton ![]() Armstrong ![]() |
Stadium: Energy Check Stadium Attendance: 1,351 |
27 July 2019 Friendly | Blackpool | 0–2 | Blackburn Rovers | ![]() |
15:00 BST | Report | Armstrong ![]() Brereton ![]() |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Referee: Oliver Langford |
Championship season
League table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | Millwall | 46 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 57 | 51 | +6 | 68 |
9 | Preston North End | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 59 | 54 | +5 | 66 |
10 | Derby County | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 62 | 64 | −2 | 64 |
11 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 66 | 63 | +3 | 63 |
12 | Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 60 | 65 | −5 | 63 |
13 | Queens Park Rangers | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 67 | 76 | −9 | 58 |
14 | Reading | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 59 | 58 | +1 | 56 |
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[80]
Matchday
On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL Championship fixtures were revealed.[81]
3 August 2019 1 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Charlton Athletic | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Phillips ![]() |
Report | Sarr ![]() Purrington ![]() Forster-Caskey ![]() Taylor ![]() Lapslie ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 14,184 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
10 August 2019 2 | Fulham | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Fulham |
15:00 BST | Cairney ![]() Mitrović ![]() |
Report | Johnson ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 17,987 Referee: Keith Stroud |
17 August 2019 3 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Graham ![]() Cunningham ![]() Bennett ![]() Johnson ![]() Travis ![]() Williams ![]() |
Report | Dijksteel ![]() Ayala ![]() Wing ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 14,012 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
20 August 2019 4 | Hull City | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Kingston upon Hull |
19:45 BST | Bowen ![]() Stewart ![]() Eaves ![]() Kingsley ![]() Bowler ![]() |
Report | Williams ![]() Lenihan ![]() |
Stadium: KCOM Stadium Attendance: 10,240 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
Note: Live on Sky Sports |
24 August 2019 5 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Cardiff City | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Bennett ![]() |
Report | Tomlin ![]() Bogle ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,291 Referee: David Coote |
31 August 2019 6 | West Bromwich Albion | 3–2 | Blackburn Rovers | West Bromwich |
15:00 BST | Phillips ![]() Livermore ![]() Diangana ![]() Ferguson ![]() Pereira ![]() |
Report | Dack ![]() Lenihan ![]() Johnson ![]() Travis ![]() |
Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 23,792 Referee: Tony Harrington |
14 September 2019 7 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–0 | Millwall | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Williams ![]() Dack ![]() |
Report | Cooper ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,873 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
21 September 2019 8 | Reading | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Reading |
15:00 BST | Yiadom ![]() Morrison ![]() Swift ![]() |
Report | Armstrong ![]() Dack ![]() Cunningham ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,906 Referee: Matt Donohue |
28 September 2019 9 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Luton Town | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Travis ![]() ![]() |
Report | Collins ![]() Butterfield ![]() Pearson ![]() Potts ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 15,319 Referee: Gavin Ward |
1 October 2019 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Nottingham Forest | Blackburn |
19:45 BST | Lenihan ![]() Downing ![]() Armstrong ![]() |
Report | Ameobi ![]() Lolley ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,521 Referee: Steve Martin |
5 October 2019 11 | Queens Park Rangers | 4–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Shepherd's Bush |
15:00 BST | Wells ![]() Eze ![]() Barbet ![]() Osayi-Samuel ![]() Cameron ![]() Hugill ![]() ![]() Manning ![]() |
Report | Evans ![]() Lenihan ![]() Dack ![]() Bell ![]() Armstrong ![]() Williams ![]() |
Stadium: Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium Attendance: 13,560 Referee: Simon Hooper |
18 October 2019 12 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Huddersfield Town | Blackburn |
12:30 BST | Holtby ![]() Dack ![]() Travis ![]() |
Report | Grant ![]() Bacuna ![]() Hogg ![]() Kachunga ![]() Campbell ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,761 Referee: Darren Bond |
22 October 2019 13 | Birmingham City | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Bordesley |
19:45 BST | Colin ![]() Dean ![]() Davis ![]() |
Report | Williams ![]() Buckley ![]() |
Stadium: St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium Attendance: 18,561 Referee: Darren England |
26 October 2019 14 | Preston North End | 3–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Preston |
15:00 BST | Barkhuizen ![]() Johnson ![]() |
Report | Rudd ![]() Gallagher ![]() ![]() Dack ![]() |
Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 19,165 Referee: Stephen Martin |
2 November 2019 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Adarabioyo ![]() Buckley ![]() |
Report | Murphy ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 14,147 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
9 November 2019 16 | Leeds United | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Leeds |
15:00 GMT | Bamford ![]() Harrison ![]() Phillips ![]() |
Report | Williams ![]() ![]() Buckley ![]() |
Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 35,567 Referee: Gavin Ward |
23 November 2019 17 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–2 | Barnsley | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Dack ![]() Gallagher ![]() Downing ![]() |
Report | Brown ![]() Chaplin ![]() Woodrow ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,781 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
27 November 2019 18 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Brentford | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Dack ![]() ![]() Evans ![]() |
Report | Roerslev ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,401 Referee: Matthew Donohue |
30 November 2019 19 | Stoke City | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Stoke-on-Trent |
15:00 GMT | Evans ![]() |
Report | Dack ![]() Gallagher ![]() |
Stadium: bet365 Stadium Attendance: 22,292 Referee: Kevin Friend |
7 December 2019 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Derby County | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Armstrong ![]() Evans ![]() |
Report | Lawrence ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,800 Referee: Oliver Langford |
11 December 2019 21 | Swansea City | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Swansea |
19:45 GMT | Ayew ![]() Carroll ![]() ![]() |
Report | Graham ![]() Dack ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Liberty Stadium Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
14 December 2019 22 | Bristol City | 0–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Ashton Gate |
15:00 GMT | Weimann ![]() |
Report | Johnson ![]() Gallagher ![]() Armstrong ![]() Lenihan ![]() |
Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium Attendance: 21,180 Referee: John Brooks |
23 December 2019 23 | Blackburn Rovers | 0-0 | Wigan Athletic | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Rothwell ![]() |
Report | Morsy ![]() Windass ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 18,726 Referee: Gavin Ward |
26 December 2019 24 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Birmingham City | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Armstrong ![]() Johnson ![]() Nyambe ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Report | Mrabti ![]() ![]() Gardner ![]() Pedersen ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 15,887 Referee: Robert Jones |
29 December 2019 25 | Huddersfield Town | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Huddersfield |
15:00 | Stanković ![]() Mounié ![]() Hadergjonaj ![]() Campbell ![]() |
Report | Graham ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Stadium: John Smith's Stadium Attendance: 22,859 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
1 January 2020 26 | Nottingham Forest | 3–2 | Blackburn Rovers | West Bridgford |
15:00 GMT | Lolley ![]() Grabban ![]() Sow ![]() |
Report | Downing ![]() Worrall ![]() Bell ![]() |
Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 27,073 Referee: Darren Bond |
11 January 2020 27 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Preston North End | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Armstrong ![]() Lenihan ![]() Travis ![]() |
Report | Harrop ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 19,963 Referee: James Linington |
18 January 2020 28 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0–5 | Blackburn Rovers | Sheffield |
15:00 GMT | Borner ![]() Luongo ![]() |
Report | Holtby ![]() Dawson ![]() Lenihan ![]() Rothwell ![]() Gallagher ![]() |
Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 23,504 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
28 January 2020 29 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Queens Park Rangers | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Armstrong ![]() Lenihan ![]() ![]() |
Report | Hugill ![]() Chair ![]() Cameron ![]() Amos ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,505 Referee: Darren Bond |
1 February 2020 30 | Middlesbrough | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Middlesbrough |
15:00 GMT | Coulson ![]() |
Report | Travis ![]() ![]() Lenihan ![]() |
Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 19,937 Referee: Matt Donohue |
8 February 2020 31 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Fulham | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Report | Mitrović ![]() Decordova-Reid ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,087 Referee: Tony Harrington |
11 February 2020 32 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–0 | Hull City | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Lenihan ![]() Armstrong ![]() Samuel ![]() Travis ![]() |
Report | Elder ![]() Honeyman ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,888 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
15 February 2020 33 | Charlton Athletic | 0–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Charlton |
15:00 GMT | Report | Buckley ![]() ![]() Adarabioyo ![]() Samuel ![]() Lenihan ![]() |
Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 25,363 Referee: Andy Davies |
22 February 2020 34 | Brentford | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Brentford |
12:30 GMT | Watkins ![]() Benrahma ![]() Mbeumo ![]() |
Report | Armstrong ![]() |
Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 12,082 Referee: Tim Robinson |
26 February 2020 35 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Stoke City | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Lenihan ![]() Nyambe ![]() |
Report | Thompson ![]() Clucas ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,343 Referee: Darren Bond |
29 February 2020 36 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Swansea City | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Gallagher ![]() Travis ![]() Graham ![]() Johnson ![]() ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Report | Garrick ![]() Brewster ![]() ![]() Ayew ![]() Fulton ![]() Grimes ![]() Naughton ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,099 Referee: Peter Bankes |
8 March 2020 37 | Derby County | 3–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Derby |
15:00 GMT | Sibley ![]() ![]() Martin ![]() Bird ![]() |
Report | Travis ![]() Rothwell ![]() Bennett ![]() Buckley ![]() |
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 26,590 Referee: John Brooks |
20 June 2020 38 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Bristol City | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Evans ![]() ![]() Lenihan ![]() Adarabioyo ![]() Armstrong ![]() |
Report | Pereira ![]() Massengo ![]() Paterson ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Oliver Langford |
Note: Season was suspended until 3 April 2020, due to Coronavirus outbreak. The match was rescheduled to 20 June. |
27 June 2020 39 | Wigan Athletic | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Wigan |
15:00 BST | Evans ![]() Kipré ![]() Jacobs ![]() |
Report | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England | |
Note: Season was suspended until 3 April 2020, due to Coronavirus pandemic. The match was rescheduled to 27 June. |
30 June 2020 40 | Barnsley | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Barnsley |
18:00 BST | Simões ![]() Chaplin ![]() Brown ![]() |
Report | Brereton ![]() Davenport ![]() Chapman ![]() |
Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
Note: Season was suspended until 3 April 2020, due to Coronavirus outbreak. The match was rescheduled to 30 June. |
4 July 2020 41 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–3 | Leeds United | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Armstrong ![]() Walton ![]() |
Report | Bamford ![]() Klich ![]() ![]() Ayling ![]() Phillips ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Robert Jones |
Note: On 3 April, the English Football League decided to postpone all football until safe to do so due to the COVID-19. The match was rescheduled to 4 July. |
7 July 2020 42 | Cardiff City | 2–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Cardiff |
19:45 BST | Vaulks ![]() Glatzel ![]() |
Report | Graham ![]() Samuel ![]() Armstrong ![]() Travis ![]() |
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Matt Donohue |
Note: On 3 April, the English Football League decided to postpone all football until safe to do so due to the COVID-19. The match was rescheduled to 7 July. |
11 July 2020 43 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Rothwell ![]() Travis ![]() Lenihan ![]() |
Report | Livermore ![]() Krovinović ![]() Ajayi ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Note: On 3 April, the English Football League decided to postpone all football until safe to do so due to the COVID-19. The match was rescheduled to 11 July. |
14 July 2020 44 | Millwall | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Bermondsey |
19:45 BST | Bennett ![]() Woods ![]() Cooper ![]() |
Report | Rankin-Costello ![]() Travis ![]() |
Stadium: The Den Attendance: 0 Referee: John Brooks |
Note: On 3 April, the English Football League decided to postpone all football until safe to do so due to the COVID-19. The match was rescheduled to 14 July. |
18 July 2020 45 | Blackburn Rovers | 4–3 | Reading | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Brereton ![]() Armstrong ![]() Rothwell ![]() Davenport ![]() Gallagher ![]() |
Report | Swift ![]() Baldock ![]() Méïté ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tim Robinson |
Note: On 3 April, the English Football League decided to postpone all football until safe to do so due to the COVID-19. The match was rescheduled to 18 July. |
22 July 2020 46 | Luton Town | 3–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Luton |
19:30 BST | Carter ![]() Johnson ![]() Collins ![]() Cornick ![]() Carter-Vickers ![]() Hylton ![]() Berry ![]() |
Report | Armstrong ![]() Travis ![]() Gallagher ![]() |
Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
Note: On 3 April, the English Football League decided to postpone all football until safe to do so due to the COVID-19. The match was rescheduled to 22 July. |
EFL Cup
The first round draw was made on 20 June.[83] The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first round matches.[84]
13 August 2019 First round | Blackburn Rovers | 3–2 | Oldham Athletic | Blackburn |
19:45 BST | Dack ![]() Cunningham ![]() Downing ![]() Rothwell ![]() |
Report | Nepomuceno ![]() Maouche ![]() ![]() Smith-Brown ![]() |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 5,215 Referee: Tom Nield |
27 August 2019 Second round | Sheffield United | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Sheffield |
19:45 BST | Stearman ![]() ![]() Norwood ![]() Morrison ![]() |
Report | Armstrong ![]() Gallagher ![]() Lenihan ![]() Cunningham ![]() |
Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 9,714 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
FA Cup
4 January 2020 Third round | Birmingham City | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Bordesley |
15:00 GMT | Crowley ![]() Bela ![]() |
Report | Armstrong ![]() |
Stadium: St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium Attendance: 7,330 Referee: Oliver Langford |
Backroom staff
Position | Staff |
---|---|
Manager | ![]() |
Assistant manager | ![]() |
First-team coach | ![]() |
First-team coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
Head of Academy | ![]() |
Head of Academy coaching | ![]() |
Under-23 lead coach | ![]() |
Under-18 lead coach | ![]() |
Last updated: May 2017
Source: [85]
1st Team squad statistics
- As of 22 July 2020[86]
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Championship | FA Cup | EFL Cup | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
1 | GK | ![]() |
Christian Walton (on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion) | 46 | 0 | 46+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
13 | GK | ![]() |
Jayson Leutwiler | 3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
40 | GK | ![]() |
Joe Hilton | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
45 | GK | ![]() |
Jordan Eastham | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
2 | DF | ![]() |
Ryan Nyambe | 33 | 0 | 30+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
3 | DF | ![]() |
Derrick Williams | 19 | 3 | 17+0 | 3 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
14 | DF | ![]() |
Charlie Mulgrew | 2 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
17 | DF | ![]() |
Amari'i Bell | 22 | 0 | 19+2 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
24 | DF | ![]() |
Tosin Adarabioyo (on loan from Manchester City) | 35 | 3 | 33+1 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
26 | DF | ![]() |
Darragh Lenihan | 39 | 3 | 37+0 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
35 | DF | ![]() |
Joe Grayson | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
38 | DF | ![]() |
Tyler Magloire | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
41 | DF | ![]() |
Hayden Carter | 2 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
4 | MF | ![]() |
Bradley Johnson | 35 | 3 | 25+9 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
6 | MF | ![]() |
Richie Smallwood | 2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
8 | MF | ![]() |
Joe Rothwell | 39 | 3 | 21+15 | 2 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 1 | ||
11 | MF | ![]() |
Harry Chapman | 7 | 0 | 0+5 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
18 | MF | ![]() |
Jacob Davenport | 9 | 0 | 0+9 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
19 | MF | ![]() |
Stewart Downing | 43 | 3 | 38+3 | 2 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | ||
22 | MF | ![]() |
Lewis Holtby | 27 | 3 | 16+11 | 3 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
23 | MF | ![]() |
Bradley Dack | 24 | 10 | 22+0 | 9 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 1 | ||
27 | MF | ![]() |
Lewis Travis | 44 | 2 | 41+2 | 2 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
29 | MF | ![]() |
Corry Evans | 15 | 1 | 11+2 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
31 | MF | ![]() |
Elliott Bennett (C) | 42 | 0 | 29+12 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
37 | MF | ![]() |
Joe Rankin-Costello | 12 | 0 | 8+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
39 | MF | ![]() |
John Buckley | 23 | 2 | 5+15 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
7 | FW | ![]() |
Adam Armstrong | 48 | 17 | 40+6 | 16 | 1+0 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
9 | FW | ![]() |
Sam Gallagher | 44 | 7 | 28+14 | 6 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 1 | ||
10 | FW | ![]() |
Danny Graham | 39 | 4 | 14+24 | 4 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
12 | FW | ![]() |
Dominic Samuel | 15 | 2 | 7+8 | 2 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
20 | FW | ![]() |
Ben Brereton | 17 | 1 | 7+8 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
34 | FW | ![]() |
Daniel Butterworth | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
44 | FW | ![]() |
Jack Vale | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
Players out on loan: | |||||||||||||
30 | DF | ![]() |
Sam Hart (on loan at Shrewsbury Town) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
33 | GK | ![]() |
Andrew Fisher (on loan at Milton Keynes Dons | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
36 | DF | ![]() |
Matthew Platt (on loan at Barrow) | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
DF | ![]() |
Lewis Thompson (on loan at Fylde) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | |||
DF | ![]() |
Scott Wharton (on loan at Northampton Town) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | |||
MF | ![]() |
Tom White (on loan at Barrow) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | |||
Players that played for Blackburn Rovers this season that have left the club: | |||||||||||||
5 | DF | ![]() |
Greg Cunningham (on loan from Cardiff City) | 10 | 0 | 8+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
Goalscorers
- As of 22 July 2020[86]
Rank | No. | Pos. | Name | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 | FW | ![]() | 16 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
2 | 23 | MF | ![]() | 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
3 | 9 | FW | ![]() | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
4 | 10 | FW | ![]() | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
5 | 3 | DF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
= | 4 | MF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
= | 8 | MF | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
= | 19 | MF | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
= | 22 | MF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
= | 24 | DF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
= | 26 | DF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
12 | 12 | MF | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
= | 27 | MF | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
= | 39 | MF | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
15 | 20 | MF | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
= | 29 | MF | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
— | — | — | Own goal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Total | 66 | 1 | 4 | 71 |
Transfers
Summer
Transfers in
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. | Other. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 July 2019 | LM | ![]() | Stewart Downing | ![]() | Free transfer | [7] | |
1 July 2019 | GK | ![]() | Joe Hilton | ![]() | Free transfer | [9] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U23's |
5 July 2019 | CM | ![]() | Bradley Johnson | ![]() | Free Transfer | [11] | |
9 July 2019 | MF | ![]() | Tom White | ![]() | Undisclosed | [15] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U23's |
13 July 2019 | CF | ![]() | Sam Gallagher | ![]() | Undisclosed *(£5 million figure suggested) | [16] | |
19 September 2019 | AM | ![]() | Lewis Holtby | ![]() | Free transfer | [32] |
Total outgoing: +/- ~£
Transfers out
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 June 2019 | GK | ![]() | Charlie Albinson | ![]() | Released | [4][17] |
30 June 2019 | CF | ![]() | Kyle Connell | ![]() | Released | [4] |
30 June 2019 | LM | ![]() | Craig Conway | ![]() | Released | [5] |
30 June 2019 | CB | ![]() | Paul Downing | ![]() | Released | [4][8] |
30 June 2019 | LB | ![]() | Jack Doyle | ![]() | Released | [4][23] |
30 June 2019 | CF | ![]() | Lewis Mansell | ![]() | Released | [4][6] |
30 June 2019 | CM | ![]() | George Wilson | ![]() | Released | [4] |
30 June 2019 | CB | ![]() | Jack Rodwell | ![]() | Released | [4][87] |
6 July 2019 | GK | ![]() | David Raya | ![]() | Undisclosed *(£3 million figure suggested) | [12] |
1 August 2019 | CF | ![]() | Joe Nuttall | ![]() | Undisclosed | [24] |
Trial period with club
Date arrived | Position | Nationality | Name | Previous club | Contract status | Other | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
June 2019 | GK | ![]() | Joshua Rae | ![]() | Contract expired | Trial terminated July 2019 | [88] |
July 2019 | CM | ![]() | Jacob Butterfield | ![]() | Contract expires 30.06.2020 (*contract terminated by mutual consent) | Signed for ![]() | [14] |
July 2019 | CM | ![]() | Charlie Adam | ![]() | Contract expired | Signed for ![]() | [13] |
Total incoming: +/- ~£ 0 *(£3 million figure suggested for Raya transfer)
Loans in
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name| | From | Length | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 July 2019 | GK | ![]() | Christian Walton | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [19] |
31 July 2019 | CB | ![]() | Tosin Adarabioyo | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [22] |
8 August 2019 | LB | ![]() | Greg Cunningham | ![]() | 30 June 2020 (recalled) | [26][40] |
Loans out
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Length | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 July 2019 | CB | ![]() | Scott Wharton | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [20] |
8 August 2019 | CB | ![]() | Tyler Magloire | ![]() | 30 June 2020 (Recalled) | [25][42] |
9 August 2019 | CB | ![]() | Charlie Mulgrew | ![]() | 30 June 2020 (cut short 15 Jan') | [27][39] |
23 August 2019 | GK | ![]() | Andy Fisher | ![]() | 1 January 2020 | [29] |
30 August 2019 | CB | ![]() | Matthew Platt | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [30] |
13 September 2019 | RB | ![]() | Andy Jackson | ![]() | 12 October 2019 | [31] |
15 November 2019 | CM | ![]() | Tom White | ![]() | 18 January 2020 (Extended) | [34][37] |
3 December 2019 | LB | ![]() | Jack Evans | ![]() | 4 January 2020 | [91] |
Winter
Transfers out
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 January 2020 | CM | ![]() | Ben Gladwin | ![]() | Released | [35][36] |
2 January 2020 | RB | ![]() | Andy Jackson | ![]() | Released | [35] |
Total incoming: +/- ~£ 0
Loans in
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Length | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 February 2020 | RW | ![]() | D'Margio Wright-Phillips | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [44] |
Loans out
Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Length | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 January 2020 | LB | ![]() | Sam Hart | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [41] |
31 January 2020 | GK | ![]() | Andy Fisher | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [43] |
5 March 2020 | CF | ![]() | Jack Vale | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [92] |
5 March 2020 | LB | ![]() | Lewis Thompson | ![]() | 30 June 2020 | [45] |
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