2020–21 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season
2020–21 season | |||
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CEO | Steve Waggott | ||
Manager | Tony Mowbray[1] | ||
Stadium | Ewood Park | ||
Championship | 15th | ||
FA Cup | Third round | ||
EFL Cup | Second round | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Adam Armstrong (28) All: Adam Armstrong (29) | ||
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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.
Summer activity
[edit]June
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Winter activity
[edit]December
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]On the 4 Rovers announced defender Derrick Williams had left the club by mutual consent to join LA Galaxy.[56]
April
[edit]May
[edit]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]
Squad information
[edit]Squad no. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Contract expires | Other |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goalkeepers | ||||||
45 | Jordan Eastham | ![]() | GK | 8 September 2001 | 2022[3] | |
1 | Thomas Kaminski | ![]() | GK | 23 October 1992 | 2022[14] | Option for 12-month extension. |
13 | Aynsley Pears | ![]() | GK | 23 April 1998 | 2024[30] | |
41 | Antonis Stergiakis | ![]() | GK | 16 March 1999 | 2023[26] | Option for 12-month extension. |
Defenders | ||||||
5 | Daniel Ayala | ![]() | DF | 7 November 1990 | 2023[22] | |
17 | Amari'i Bell | ![]() | DF | 5 May 1994 | 2021[61] | |
30 | Jarrad Branthwaite | ![]() | DF | 27 June 2002 | 2021[43] | on loan from Everton |
25 | Hayden Carter | ![]() | DF | 17 December 1999 | 2022[62] | on loan at Morecambe |
15 | Barry Douglas | ![]() | DF | 4 September 1989 | 2021[27] | on loan from Leeds United |
36 | Joe Grayson | ![]() | DF | 26 March 1999 | 2021[63] | on loan at Oxford United |
22 | Taylor Harwood-Bellis | ![]() | DF | 30 January 2002 | 2021[49] | on loan from Manchester City |
26 | Darragh Lenihan | ![]() | DF | 16 March 1994 | 2022[64] | |
38 | Tyler Magloire | ![]() | DF | 21 December 1998 | 2022[65] | on loan at Motherwell |
14 | Charlie Mulgrew | ![]() | DF | 6 March 1986 | 2021[66] | on loan at Fleetwood Town |
2 | Ryan Nyambe | ![]() | DF | 4 December 1997 | 2021 [67] | Option for 12-month extension.[68] |
Harry Pickering | ![]() | DF | 29 December 1998 | 2025[47] | on loan at Crewe Alexandra | |
40 | Daniel Pike | ![]() | DF | 9 January 2002 | 2023[69] | Option for 12-month extension. |
28 | Scott Wharton | ![]() | DF | 3 October 1997 | 2024[70] | Option for 12-month extension. |
Midfielders | ||||||
31 | Elliott Bennett | ![]() | MF | 18 December 1988 | 2021[71] | |
21 | John Buckley | ![]() | MF | 13 October 1999 | 2024[54] | Option for 12-month extension. |
37 | Luke Brennan | ![]() | MF | 19 October 2001 | 2022[5] | |
11 | Harry Chapman | ![]() | MF | 5 November 1997 | 2021 [72] | Option for 12-month extension,[73] on loan at Shrewsbury Town |
23 | Bradley Dack | ![]() | MF | 31 December 1993 | 2023[37] | Option for 12-month extension. |
18 | Jacob Davenport | ![]() | MF | 28 December 1998 | 2022 [74] | |
39 | Tyrhys Dolan | ![]() | MF | 28 December 2001 | 2024[55] | Option for 12-month extension. |
6 | Stewart Downing | ![]() | MF | 22 July 1984 | 2021[33] | |
16 | Harvey Elliott | ![]() | MF | 4 April 2003 | 2021[32] | on loan from Liverpool |
29 | Corry Evans | ![]() | MF | 30 July 1990 | 2021[75] | |
10 | Lewis Holtby | ![]() | MF | 18 September 1990 | 2021[76] | |
4 | Bradley Johnson | ![]() | MF | 28 April 1987 | 2021[77] | |
34 | Brad Lyons | ![]() | MF | 26 May 1997 | 2021[5] | on loan at Burton Albion |
43 | Connor McBride | ![]() | MF | 20 January 2001 | 2022[17] | Option for 12-month extension. |
24 | Joe Rankin-Costello | ![]() | MF | 26 July 1999 | 2021[78] | Option for 12-month extension.[68] |
8 | Joe Rothwell | ![]() | MF | 11 January 1995 | 2021[79] | Option for 12-month extension.[68] |
27 | Lewis Travis | ![]() | MF | 16 October 1997 | 2023[80] | Option for 12 months extension |
19 | Tom Trybull | ![]() | MF | 9 March 1993 | 2021[28] | on loan from Norwich City |
Forwards | ||||||
7 | Adam Armstrong | ![]() | FW | 10 February 1997 | 2022[81] | |
20 | Ben Brereton Díaz | ![]() | FW | 18 April 1999 | 2022[82] | |
32 | Daniel Butterworth | ![]() | FW | 14 September 1999 | 2022 [83] | |
9 | Sam Gallagher | ![]() | FW | 15 September 1995 | 2023[84] |
Pre-season
[edit]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 ![]() | Report | Chapman ![]() Armstrong ![]() ![]() Brennan ![]() | Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors |
25 August 2020 Friendly | Blackpool | 1–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Blackpool |
19:00 BST | Virtue ![]() | Report | Brereton ![]() ![]() Dolan ![]() | 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 ![]() | Report | Williams ![]() | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: Behind closed doors |
Competitions
[edit]Championship
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 | Luton Town | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 41 | 52 | −11 | 62 |
13 | Preston North End | 46 | 18 | 7 | 21 | 49 | 56 | −7 | 61 |
14 | Stoke City | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 50 | 52 | −2 | 60 |
15 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 65 | 54 | +11 | 57 |
16 | Coventry City | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 49 | 61 | −12 | 55 |
17 | Nottingham Forest | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 37 | 45 | −8 | 52 |
18 | Birmingham City | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 37 | 61 | −24 | 52 |
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
[edit]Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
46 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 65 | 54 | +11 | 57 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 28 | +9 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 26 | +2 |
Last updated: 8 May 2021.
Source: BBC
Results by matchday
[edit]A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matchday
[edit]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 ![]() Lerma ![]() Danjuma ![]() | Report | Johnson ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Stadium: Vitality Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Gavin Ward |
19 September 2020 2 | Blackburn Rovers | 5–0 | Wycombe Wanderers | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Armstrong ![]() Dolan ![]() Williams ![]() | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Referee: Peter Bankes |
26 September 2020 3 | Derby County | 0–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Derby |
15:00 BST | Buchanan ![]() Rooney ![]() | Report | Dolan ![]() Johnson ![]() ![]() Lenihan ![]() Rothwell ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
3 October 2020 4 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Cardiff City | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Johnson ![]() Gallagher ![]() | Report | Cunningham ![]() Bacuna ![]() Tomlin ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
17 October 2020 5 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Nottingham Forest | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Johnson ![]() Gallagher ![]() | Report | Figueiredo ![]() Lolley ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
21 October 2020 6 | Watford | 3–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Watford |
19:45 BST | Pedro ![]() ![]() Cleverley ![]() Kabasele ![]() Lenihan ![]() Ngakia ![]() | Report | Brereton ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
24 October 2020 7 | Coventry City | 0–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Birmingham |
15:00 BST | Rose ![]() Sheaf ![]() | Report | Armstrong ![]() ![]() Douglas ![]() Elliott ![]() Gallagher ![]() | Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
27 October 2020 8 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–4 | Reading | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Armstrong ![]() Holtby ![]() Trybull ![]() | Report | Méïté ![]() Olise ![]() Laurent ![]() Rafael ![]() João ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
31 October 2020 9 | Swansea City | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Swansea |
15:00 GMT | Ayew ![]() ![]() Cabango ![]() ![]() Bidwell ![]() | Report | Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
3 November 2020 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Middlesbrough | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Trybull ![]() Rankin-Costello ![]() Lenihan ![]() Wharton ![]() Holtby ![]() | Report | McNair ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
7 November 2020 11 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Queens Park Rangers | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Brereton ![]() Johnson ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Report | Kane ![]() Dickie ![]() Dykes ![]() Bonne ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tim Robinson |
21 November 2020 12 | Luton Town | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Luton |
15:00 GMT | Berry ![]() | Report | Rothwell ![]() Johnson ![]() Gallagher ![]() Elliott ![]() Brereton ![]() | Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Gavin Ward |
24 November 2020 13 | Preston North End | 0–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Preston |
19:45 GMT | Browne ![]() Rafferty ![]() | Report | Trybull ![]() Armstrong ![]() Brereton ![]() Dolan ![]() | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
28 November 2020 14 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Barnsley | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Armstrong ![]() ![]() Gallagher ![]() Rothwell ![]() | Report | Palmer ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Andrew Madley |
2 December 2020 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Millwall | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Elliott ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Report | Williams ![]() Malone ![]() Wallace ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
5 December 2020 16 | Brentford | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Brentford |
15:00 GMT | Forss ![]() Janelt ![]() Toney ![]() Canós ![]() Fosu ![]() | Report | Douglas ![]() Rothwell ![]() ![]() Lenihan ![]() ![]() Johnson ![]() Davenport ![]() Kaminski ![]() | 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 ![]() Diédhiou ![]() | Report | Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium Referee: Steve Martin |
12 December 2020 18 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Norwich City | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Elliott ![]() | Report | Pukki ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
16 December 2020 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Rotherham United | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Douglas ![]() Elliott ![]() Nyambe ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Report | Ihiekwe ![]() Smith ![]() Lindsay ![]() Jones ![]() | 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 ![]() Chester ![]() | Report | Stadium: Bet365 Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
26 December 2020 21 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Rothwell ![]() Lenihan ![]() | Report | Reach ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
29 December 2020 22 | Huddersfield Town | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Huddersfield |
19:45 GMT | Pipa ![]() Sarr ![]() Campbell ![]() Hogg ![]() | Report | Lenihan ![]() Gallagher ![]() Holtby ![]() | 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 ![]() | Report | Armstrong ![]() ![]() Travis ![]() Douglas ![]() Dack ![]() | 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 ![]() Buckley ![]() | Report | Powell ![]() Thompson ![]() Norrington-Davies ![]() Chester ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
24 January 2021 25 | Middlesbrough | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Middlesbrough |
15:00 GMT | Morsy ![]() Tavernier ![]() Bola ![]() | Report | Davenport ![]() Rothwell ![]() | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
30 January 2021 26 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Luton Town | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Travis ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Report | Rea ![]() | 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 ![]() Ball ![]() Barbet ![]() Adomah ![]() | Report | Davenport ![]() Gallagher ![]() | 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 ![]() | Cunningham ![]() Lindsay ![]() Ledson ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
17 February 2021 29 | Barnsley | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Barnsley |
19:45 GMT | Andersen ![]() Morris ![]() Mowatt ![]() | Report | Harwood-Bellis ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Stadium: Oakwell Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Matt Donohue |
20 February 2021 30 | Nottingham Forest | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | West Bridgford |
15:00 GMT | Mighten ![]() Murray ![]() Garner ![]() | Report | Harwood-Bellis ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Stadium: The City Ground Attendance: 0 Referee: Keith Stroud |
24 February 2021 31 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–3 | Watford | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Rothwell ![]() Elliott ![]() Brereton ![]() | Report | Pedro ![]() Sarr ![]() Sema ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: James Linington |
27 February 2021 32 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Coventry City | Blackburn |
15:00 GMT | Brereton ![]() Douglas ![]() | Report | James ![]() Østigård ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
2 March 2021 33 | Reading | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Reading |
20:00 GMT | Semedo ![]() Puscas ![]() | Report | Bell ![]() Evans ![]() Kaminski ![]() | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Gavin Ward |
6 March 2021 34 | Millwall | 0–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Bermondsey |
15:00 GMT | Woods ![]() Evans ![]() | Report | Dack ![]() Gallagher ![]() ![]() Trybull ![]() Kaminski ![]() | Stadium: The Den Attendance: 0 Referee: Matt Donohue |
9 March 2021 35 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Swansea City | Blackburn |
18:00 GMT | Dack ![]() Rankin-Costello ![]() | Report | Ayew ![]() Cabango ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Robert Jones |
12 March 2021 36 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Brentford | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Buckley ![]() Lenihan ![]() Bennett ![]() Johnson ![]() | Report | Toney ![]() Mbeumo ![]() Sørensen ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
17 March 2021 37 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Bristol City | Blackburn |
19:45 GMT | Report | Palmer ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Hicks |
20 March 2021 38 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Norwich |
15:00 GMT | McLean ![]() | Report | Gallagher ![]() | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Keith Stroud |
2 April 2021 39 | Wycombe Wanderers | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | High Wycombe |
15:00 BST | Onyedinma ![]() Thompson ![]() | Report | Holtby ![]() | Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Webb |
5 April 2021 40 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–2 | Bournemouth | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Elliott ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Report | Billing ![]() Lerma ![]() Solanke ![]() Danjuma ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
10 April 2021 41 | Cardiff City | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Cardiff |
15:00 BST | Vaulks ![]() Murphy ![]() Ralls ![]() ![]() | Report | Kaminski ![]() Armstrong ![]() Lenihan ![]() | Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
16 April 2021 42 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Derby County | Blackburn |
18:00 BST | Holtby ![]() Gallagher ![]() Elliott ![]() ![]() | Report | Lawrence ![]() Clarke ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Steve Martin |
20 April 2021 43 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Owlerton |
19:00 BST | Hutchinson ![]() Windass ![]() Bannan ![]() | Report | Evans ![]() Rothwell ![]() | Stadium: Hillsborough Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
24 April 2021 44 | Blackburn Rovers | 5–2 | Huddersfield Town | Blackburn |
15:00 BST | Travis ![]() Armstrong ![]() Brereton ![]() Lenihan ![]() Gallagher ![]() Davenport ![]() | Report | Nyambe ![]() Holmes ![]() Koroma ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tim Robinson |
1 May 2021 45 | Rotherham United | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Rotherham |
15:00 BST | Smith ![]() Lindsay ![]() Barlaser ![]() Wing ![]() | Report | Armstrong ![]() | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Tony Harrington |
8 May 2021 46 | Blackburn Rovers | 5–2 | Birmingham City | Blackburn |
12:30 BST | Armstrong ![]() Brereton ![]() Elliott ![]() | Report | Pedersen ![]() ![]() Leko ![]() Stirk ![]() Jutkiewicz ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Keith Stroud |
FA Cup
[edit]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 ![]() Travis ![]() Davenport ![]() | Report | Richards ![]() John ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Samuel Barrott |
EFL Cup
[edit]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 ![]() Lenihan ![]() Rankin-Costello ![]() Armstrong ![]() | Report | Wright ![]() Okenabirhie ![]() Anderson ![]() Gomes ![]() Halliday ![]() | Stadium: Ewood Park Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
15 September 2020 Second round | Newcastle United | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Newcastle upon Tyne |
19:30 BST | Fraser ![]() | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Backroom staff
[edit]Position | Staff |
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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: [93]
Squad statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]- As of 8 May 2021[94]
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Championship | FA Cup | EFL Cup | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
1 | GK | ![]() | Thomas Kaminski | 44 | 0 | 43+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
13 | GK | ![]() | Aynsley Pears | 4 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
41 | GK | ![]() | Antonis Stergiakis | 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 | 39 | 0 | 33+5 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
5 | DF | ![]() | Daniel Ayala | 10 | 0 | 8+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
15 | DF | ![]() | Barry Douglas (on loan from Leeds United) | 31 | 0 | 29+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
17 | DF | ![]() | Amari'i Bell | 22 | 0 | 15+4 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
22 | DF | ![]() | Taylor Harwood-Bellis (on loan from Manchester City) | 19 | 0 | 17+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
26 | DF | ![]() | Darragh Lenihan (VC) | 44 | 0 | 41+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
28 | DF | ![]() | Scott Wharton | 8 | 0 | 5+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
30 | DF | ![]() | Jarrad Branthwaite (on loan from Everton) | 10 | 0 | 10+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
40 | DF | ![]() | Daniel Pike | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
4 | MF | ![]() | Bradley Johnson | 32 | 3 | 25+5 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
6 | MF | ![]() | Stewart Downing | 19 | 0 | 2+16 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
8 | MF | ![]() | Joe Rothwell | 42 | 3 | 29+10 | 3 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
10 | MF | ![]() | Lewis Holtby | 29 | 1 | 20+7 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 1 | ||
16 | MF | ![]() | Harvey Elliott (on loan from Liverpool) | 42 | 7 | 31+10 | 7 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
18 | MF | ![]() | Jacob Davenport | 16 | 1 | 6+9 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
19 | MF | ![]() | Tom Trybull (on loan from Norwich City) | 26 | 0 | 18+7 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
21 | MF | ![]() | John Buckley | 30 | 1 | 7+21 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
23 | MF | ![]() | Bradley Dack | 17 | 3 | 7+9 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
24 | MF | ![]() | Joe Rankin-Costello | 16 | 1 | 14+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 1 | ||
27 | MF | ![]() | Lewis Travis | 22 | 0 | 16+3 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
29 | MF | ![]() | Corry Evans | 18 | 0 | 11+7 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
31 | MF | ![]() | Elliott Bennett (C) | 9 | 0 | 2+7 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
37 | MF | ![]() | Luke Brennan | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
39 | MF | ![]() | Tyrhys Dolan | 40 | 3 | 10+27 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
43 | MF | ![]() | Connor McBride | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
7 | FW | ![]() | Adam Armstrong | 43 | 29 | 40+0 | 28 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 1 | ||
9 | FW | ![]() | Sam Gallagher | 39 | 8 | 24+15 | 8 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
20 | FW | ![]() | Ben Brereton Díaz | 43 | 7 | 30+10 | 7 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
32 | FW | ![]() | Daniel Butterworth | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
Players out on loan: | |||||||||||||
11 | MF | ![]() | Harry Chapman (on loan at Shrewsbury Town) | 7 | 0 | 0+5 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
14 | DF | ![]() | Charlie Mulgrew (on loan at Fleetwood Town) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
25 | DF | ![]() | Hayden Carter (on loan at Burton Albion) | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
34 | MF | ![]() | Brad Lyons (on loan at Morecambe) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
36 | DF | ![]() | Joe Grayson (on loan at Oxford United) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
38 | DF | ![]() | Tyler Magloire (on loan at Motherwell) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
GK | ![]() | Joe Hilton (on loan at Ross County) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | |||
DF | ![]() | Harry Pickering (on loan at Crewe Alexandra) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | |||
MF | ![]() | Tom White (on loan at Hartlepool United) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | |||
FW | ![]() | Jack Vale (on loan at Rochdale) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | |||
Players that played for Blackburn Rovers this season that have left the club: | |||||||||||||
33 | GK | ![]() | Andrew Fisher | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
3 | DF | ![]() | Derrick Williams | 11 | 1 | 10+0 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
Goalscorers
[edit]- As of 8 May 2021[94]
Rank | No. | Pos. | Name | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 | FW | ![]() | 28 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
2 | 9 | FW | ![]() | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
3 | 16 | MF | ![]() | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
= | 20 | FW | ![]() | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
5 | 4 | MF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
= | 8 | MF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
= | 39 | MF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
= | 23 | MF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
9 | 3 | DF | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
= | 10 | MF | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
= | 18 | MF | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
= | 21 | MF | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
= | 24 | MF | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
— | — | — | Own goal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 65 | 0 | 3 | 68 |
Transfers
[edit]Summer
[edit]Transfers in
[edit]Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. | Other. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 July 2020 | CAM | ![]() | Tyrhys Dolan | Unattached[a] | Free | [4] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U23's |
26 August 2020 | GK | ![]() | Thomas Kaminski | ![]() | Undisclosed | [14] | |
2 September 2020 | CF | ![]() | Connor McBride | ![]() | Free | [17] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U23's |
15 September 2020 | CB | ![]() | Daniel Ayala | Unattached[b] | Free | [22] | |
28 September 2020 | GK | ![]() | Felix Goddard | Unattached[c] | Free | [24] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U18's |
6 October 2020 | GK | ![]() | Antonis Stergiakis | ![]() | Undisclosed | [26] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U23's |
16 October 2020 | GK | ![]() | Aynsley Pears | ![]() | Undisclosed | [30] |
- ^ Released from Preston North End
- ^ Released from Middlesbrough
- ^ Released from Manchester City
Total outgoing: +/- ~£
Transfers out
[edit]Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 June 2020 | CF | ![]() | Chanka Zimba | Released[a] | n\a | [3] |
30 June 2020 | LB | ![]() | Jack Evans | Released[b] | n\a | [3] |
30 June 2020 | CB | ![]() | Charley Doyle | Released[c] | n\a | [3] |
24 July 2020 | CF | ![]() | Danny Graham | Released[d] | n\a | [7] |
24 July 2020 | CF | ![]() | Dominic Samuel | Released[e] | n\a | [7] |
24 July 2020 | CM | ![]() | Richard Smallwood | Released[f] | n\a | [7] |
24 July 2020 | LB | ![]() | Sam Hart | Released[g] | n\a | [7] |
24 July 2020 | GK | ![]() | Jayson Leutwiler | Released[h] | n\a | [7] |
24 July 2020 | CB | ![]() | Flavien Enzo Boyomo | End of Contract[i] | n\a | [3] |
29 July 2020 | CB | ![]() | Matthew Platt | ![]() | Undisclosed | [9] |
16 October 2020 | GK | ![]() | Andy Fisher | ![]() | Undisclosed | [31] |
- ^ 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 Hull City on 11 August[10]
- ^ Joined Southend United on 11 November[35]
- ^ Joined Fleetwood Town on 11 September[21]
- ^ Joined Atlético Albacete on 12 August[11]
Total incoming: +/- ~£ 0
Loans in
[edit]Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Length | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 October 2020 | LB | ![]() | Barry Douglas | ![]() | Season-long | [27] |
16 October 2020 | CM | ![]() | Tom Trybull | ![]() | Season-long | [28] |
16 October 2020 | RW | ![]() | Harvey Elliott | ![]() | Season-long | [32] |
Loans out
[edit]Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Length | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 July 2020 | CM | ![]() | Tom White | ![]() | Season-long (Recalled) | [8][51] |
6 October 2020 | CM | ![]() | Stefan Mols | ![]() | Season-long (Recalled) | [25][45] |
16 October 2020 | CB | ![]() | Charlie Mulgrew | ![]() | Season-long | [29] |
6 November 2020 | CB | ![]() | Tyler Magloire |