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2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season
The 2017–18 season was Blackburn Rovers' 130th season as a professional football club and its first playing in the League One following its relegation from the Championship the previous season.[2] Along with competing in the League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. Thanks to a 0–1 win against Doncaster Rovers on 24 April, Blackburn were promoted back to the Championship.[3] As of 2024, this remains the only season any former Premier League champion has competed below the second tier of English football. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
| 2017–18 season | |
|---|---|
| Director | Mike Cheston |
| Manager | Tony Mowbray[1] |
| Stadium | Ewood Park |
| League One | 2nd |
| FA Cup | Third round (vs. Hull City) |
| EFL Cup | Second round (vs. Burnley) |
| EFL Trophy | Group Stage |
| Top goalscorer | League: Bradley Dack (18) All: Bradley Dack (18) |
| Average home league attendance | 12,173 |
Summer Activity edit
May edit
On 8 May Rovers announced Paul Senior has resigned from his role as Director of Football & Operations.[4]
On 16 May Rovers owners Venky's have brought in accountancy firms Deloitte and KPMG to carry out an overview of the club.
On 18 May Rovers announced their retained list: Adam Henley, Gordon Greer, Jason Lowe, Hope Akpan, Danny Guthrie, Wes Brown, Ramirez Howarth and Joshua Askew have not been offered further terms. The following academy scholars will not be retained: Ben Ascroft, Alex Curran, Mason Fawns, Callum Hendry, Matthew Makinson, Tre Pemberton, Joel Steer and Ben Williams with non-contracted player Joshua Powell also released.
The club also announced that new contract offers had been made to Connor Mahoney and Lewis Travis. Whilst professional contract offers have been made to youngsters Charley Doyle, Joe Grayson, Tyler Magloire and Stefan Mols.[5]
June edit
On 2 June Rovers announced Mark Venus had joined as the club's Assistant Manager.[6]
On 8 June Rovers confirmed Tony Mowbray's backroom staff after the appointment of Mark Venus, David Lowe will take up the role as first team coach, David Dunn will revert to his role as assistant coach of the under 23s & Ben Benson will remain as goalkeeping coach.[7]
On 9 June Rovers announced Tony Mowbray has committed his long-term future to the club signing a new 2-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.[8]
On 13 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Peter Whittingham on a free from Cardiff City. The 32-year-old, became manager Tony Mowbray's first signing, putting pen-to-paper on a two-year deal at Ewood Park, which runs through to the summer of 2019.[9]
On 14 June Rovers announced promising young defender Lewis Travis has signed a new 1-year deal.[10]
On 16 June Rovers were drawn against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena in first round of the EFL Cup, Tony Mowbray old club.[11]
On 17 June Rovers announced three of Rovers rising stars midfielders Joe Grayson and Stefan Mols and defender Charley Doyle had all signed their first professional contracts, signing two-year deals.[12]
On 20 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Richie Smallwood on a free from Rotherham United, putting pen-to-paper on a two-year deal with the option of a further year.[13]
On 26 June Rovers announced that another rising star, defender Tyler Magloire, has signed his first professional contract, signing a two-year deal.[14]
On 26 June Rovers announced that first team coach David Lowe has pledged his commitment to the club by putting pen-to-paper on a new long-term contract.[15]
On 27 June Rovers announced the signing of attacking midfielder Bradley Dack from Gillingham for a reported £750,000 plus add-ons, on a 3-year deal.[16]
On 28 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Ben Gladwin from Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee, on a 2-year deal.[17]
On 29 June Rovers commenced pre-season training.[18]
July edit
On 4 July Bournemouth announced the signing of midfielder Connor Mahoney on a 4-year deal after rejecting a new contract at Rovers, compensation to be agreed.[19]
On 11 July Rovers announced that Eric Kinder has left his position as the club's Head of Academy.[20]
On 18 July Rovers announced rising stars will continue to compete at the highest level of youth football after the club confirmed it will remain a Category One Academy.[21]
On 18 July Burton Albion announced the signing of midfielder Hope Akpan on a 1-year deal following his release from Rovers.[22]
On 19 July Rovers announced the signing of striker Dominic Samuel from Reading for an undisclosed fee, on a 3-year deal.[23]
On 20 July Rovers announced the signing of defender Paul Caddis following a successful trial at the club on a 2-year deal, he was a free agent following his release from Bury.[24]
On 21 July Rovers announced the departure of striker Anthony Stokes by mutual consent.[25]
On 21 July Rovers announced that defender Ryan Nyambe had signed a new long term contract, signing a 3-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.[26]
On 22 July Rovers announced the signing of striker Joe Nuttall following a successful trial scoring 5 goals in 2 games for the u23s, on a 12-month deal with option of a further 12 months, he was a free agent following his release from Aberdeen.[27]
On 24 July Rovers announced the appointment of Stuart Jones as Head of Academy, he joined as the Academy as Head of Education in 2011, before moving up to the role of Head of Academy Operations four years later.[28]
On 26 July Rovers announced Jason Steele has joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.[29]
On 31 July Kilmarnock announced the signing of defender Gordon Greer following his release from Rovers.[30]
On 31 July Rovers announced Goalkeeping Coach Ben Benson has signed a new long term deal at the club.[31]
August edit
On 2 August Rovers announced the signing of Canadian International Goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler from Shrewsbury Town on a 2-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[32]
On 2 August Hibernian announced the signing of striker Anthony Stokes on a 2-year deal following his release from Rovers.[33]
On 4 August Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Harry Chapman on loan for the season from Middlesbrough.[34]
On 11 August Rovers announced the signing of forward Marcus Antonsson on loan for the season from Leeds United.[35]
On 14 August Rovers announced the appointment of Tony Carss as the academy's Head of Coaching.[36]
On 15 August Kerala Blasters announced the signing of Wes Brown for the upcoming Indian Super League season, following his release from Rovers.[37]
On 31 August Birmingham City announced the signing of Jason Lowe on a 12-month contract following his release from Rovers.[38]
On 31 August Rovers announced the signings of midfielder Rekeem Harper on loan for the season from West Brom,[39] defender Sam Hart from Liverpool on a 2-year deal for an Undisclosed fee [40] and defender Paul Downing on loan for a season from Milton Keynes Dons.[41] It was also announced that midfielder Liam Feeney has gone out on loan to Cardiff City until 1 January 2018.[42]
September edit
On 11 September Rovers announced that defender Scott Wharton had signed a new 3-year contract.[43]
October edit
On 5 October Rovers announced that striker Daniel Butterworth had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2-year deal.[44]
On 5 October Rovers announced that midfielder Elliott Bennett had signed a new 2-year contract.[45]
November edit
On 3 November Rovers announced that midfielder Willem Tomlinson had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.[46]
On 13 November Rovers announced that goalkeeper Andy Fisher had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.[47]
On 28 November Rovers announced that midfielder Lewis Hardcastle had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.[48]
December edit
On 18 December Rovers announced that defender Matthew Platt had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.[49]
On 18 December Rovers announced the appointment of Steve Waggott as the club's new chief executive.[50]
Winter Activity edit
January edit
On 2 January Rovers announced West Brom have recalled Rekeem Harper from his loan spell.[51]
On 5 January Rovers announced that midfielder Liam Feeney will remain on loan at Cardiff City until the end of the season.[52]
On 8 January Rovers announced that defender Paul Downing has signed permanently from Milton Keynes Dons following his loan spell for an undisclosed fee.[53]
On 9 January Rovers announced that striker Adam Armstrong has joined on loan for the remainder of the season from Newcastle United.[54]
On 16 January Rovers announced that attacking midfielder Jack Payne has joined on loan for the remainder of the season from Huddersfield Town.[55]
On 17 January Rovers announced that defender Sam Hart has joined Rochdale on loan for the remainder of the season.[56]
On 18 January Rovers announced that striker Joe Nuttall has signed a new 3 a half year deal, until 2021.[57]
On 19 January Rovers announced the signing of defender Amari'i Bell from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee on a 2 and half year contract.[58]
On 26 January Rovers announced that midfielder John Buckley had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.[59]
On 30 January Rovers announced that defender Elliott Ward has joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the season.[60]
On 31 January Rovers announced that the club has agreed to terminate the contract of young midfielder Connor Thomson by mutual consent,[61] young center-back Scott Wharton has joined Lincoln City on loan until the end of the season,[62] academy midfielder Callum Wright has joined Leicester City for an undisclosed fee.[63]
February edit
On 1 February Rovers announced that goalkeeper David Raya has signed a new 3 a half year deal, until 2021.[64]
On 2 February Rovers announced that young versatile midfielder Lewis Travis has signed a new 3 a half year deal, until 2021.[65]
On 7 February Rovers announced that midfielder Jack Evans had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.[66]
On 14 February Rovers announced the signing of highly rated young forward Okera Simmonds from Liverpool on a 1 and half year contract & will link up with the u23s squad.[67]
On 16 February Rovers announced that defender Hayden Carter had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.[68]
On 14 February Rovers announced the signing of goalkeeper Oliver Byrne who was recently with Cardiff City on a 1 and half year contract & will link up with the u23s squad.[69]
On 22 February Rovers announced that defender Jack Doyle has joined Derry City on loan for the remainder of the season.[70]
March edit
On 3 March Rovers announced that young Canadian midfielder Ben Paton had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2019.[71]
On 16 March Rovers announced that young attacking midfielder Jack Vale had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.[72]
On 20 March Rovers announced that young defender Lewis Thompson had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2019.[73]
April edit
On 3 April Rovers trio David Raya, Charlie Mulgrew & Bradley Dack have all been included in the EFL League One Team of the Year.[74]
On 15 April Rovers star Bradley Dack has been named as the League One Player of the Year.[75]
On 18 April Rovers players Bradley Dack, Charlie Mulgrew, Danny Graham & Amari'i Bell were announced in the PFA League One Team of the Year.[76]
On 20 April Rovers U23 were crowned champions of the Premier League 2 Division 2.[77]
On 24 April Rovers won promotion back to the Championship, following a 1–0 at Doncaster Rovers.[78]
May edit
On 5 May Rovers announced Bradley Dack as the Player of the Season, he also won Goal of the Season with his goal against Peterborough.[79]
On 7 May Rovers held their end of season awards the winners follow:
Young Player – David Raya, Players’ Player – Charlie Mulgrew, Best Newcomer – Richie Smallwood, Unsung Hero – Elliott Bennett, Man of the Match (Seasonal) – Bradley Dack, Goal of the Season – Bradley Dack, Player of the Year – Bradley Dack, Special Achievement – Tony Mowbray.[80]
Squad information edit
| Squad No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of Birth (Age) | Contract Expires | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||
| 1 | David Raya | GK | 15 September 1995 | 2021[64] | |||
| 13 | Jayson Leutwiler | GK | 25 April 1989 | 2019[32] | Option for 1-year extension | ||
| 37 | Andy Fisher | GK | 12 February 1998 | 2019[47] | |||
| Defenders | |||||||
| 2 | Ryan Nyambe | DF | 4 December 1997 | 2020 [26] | Option for 1-year extension | ||
| 3 | Derrick Williams | DF | 17 January 1993 | 2019[81] | |||
| 5 | Sam Hart | DF | 10 September 1996 | 2019[40] | On loan at Rochdale[56] | ||
| 14 | Charlie Mulgrew | DF/MF | 6 March 1986 | 2019[82] | Club Captain | ||
| 15 | Elliott Ward | DF | 19 January 1985 | 2018[83] | On loan at Milton Keynes Dons[60] | ||
| 16 | Paul Caddis | DF | 19 April 1988 | 2019[24] | |||
| 17 | Amari'i Bell | DF | 5 May 1994 | 2020[58] | |||
| 25 | Paul Downing | DF | 26 October 1991 | 2019[53] | Option for 1-year extension | ||
| 26 | Darragh Lenihan | DF/MF | 16 March 1994 | 2019[84] | |||
| 34 | Scott Wharton | DF | 3 October 1997 | 2020[43] | On loan at Lincoln City[62] | ||
| 35 | Lewis Travis | DF/MF | 16 October 1997 | 2021[65] | |||
| 36 | Jack Doyle | DF | 2 February 1997 | 2019[85] | On loan at Derry City[70] | ||
| 39 | Matthew Platt | DF | 3 October 1997 | 2019[49] | |||
| Midfielders | |||||||
| 6 | Richie Smallwood | MF | 29 December 1990 | 2019[13] | Option for 1-year extension | ||
| 7 | Liam Feeney | MF | 21 January 1987 | 2018[86] | Option for 1-year extension On loan at Cardiff City[42] | ||
| 8 | Harry Chapman | MF | 5 November 1997 | 2018 (loan)[34] | On loan from Middlesbrough | ||
| 11 | Peter Whittingham | MF | 8 September 1984 | 2019[9] | |||
| 19 | Jack Payne | MF | 25 October 1994 | 2018 (loan)[55] | On loan from Huddersfield Town | ||
| 22 | Ben Gladwin | MF | 8 June 1992 | 2019[17] | |||
| 23 | Bradley Dack | MF | 31 December 1993 | 2020[16] | Option for 1-year extension | ||
| 28 | Willem Tomlinson | MF | 27 January 1998 | 2019[46] | |||
| 29 | Corry Evans | MF | 30 July 1990 | 2019[87] | |||
| 31 | Elliott Bennett | MF | 18 December 1988 | 2020[45] | |||
| 32 | Craig Conway | MF | 2 May 1985 | 2018[88] | |||
| 42 | Joe Rankin-Costello | MF | 26 July 1999 | 2019[89] | |||
| 43 | Stefan Mols | MF | 31 January 1999 | 2019[12] | |||
| 44 | Lewis Hardcastle | MF | 4 July 1998 | 2019[48] | |||
| Forwards | |||||||
| 9 | Dominic Samuel | FW | 1 April 1994 | 2020[23] | |||
| 10 | Danny Graham | FW | 12 August 1985 | 2018[90] | Option for 1-year extension | ||
| 18 | Adam Armstrong | FW | 10 February 1997 | 2018 (loan)[54] | On loan from Newcastle United | ||
| 20 | Marcus Antonsson | FW | 8 May 1991 | 2018 (loan)[35] | On loan from Leeds United | ||
| 38 | Joe Nuttall | FW | 27 January 1997 | 2021 [57] | |||
| 41 | Lewis Mansell | FW | 20 September 1997 | 2018[91] | |||
| 45 | Daniel Butterworth | FW | 14 September 1999 | 2020 [44] | |||
Pre-Season Friendlies edit
As of 17 June 2017, Blackburn Rovers have announced six pre-season friendlies against Barrow, Morecambe, Grimsby Town,[92] York City,[93] Carlisle United[94] and Sparta Prague.[95]
| 8 July 2017 Friendly | Barrow | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Barrow-in-Furness |
| 15:00 BST | Richie Bennett 68' | Report | Conway 41' Graham 91' | Stadium: Furness Building Society Stadium Attendance: 891 (418 Rovers fans) |
| 14 July 2017 Friendly | Sparta Prague | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Salzburg, Austria |
| 16:00 CEST | Janko 50' | Report | Stadium: The SAK Stadium Nonntal |
| 21 July 2017 Friendly | Morecambe | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Morecambe |
| 19:30 BST | Turner 40' | Report | Graham 10' Bennett 31' | Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,714 (1,122 Rovers fans) |
| 25 July 2017 Friendly | Grimsby Town | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Grimsby |
| 19:30 BST | Report | Graham 64' | Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 1,692 (157 Rovers fans) |
| 28 July 2017 Friendly | Carlisle United | 3-1 | Blackburn Rovers | Carlisle |
| 19:45 BST | Nyambe (o.g.) Lambe 41' S. Miller 90+1' | Report | Graham 17' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 1816 (312 Rovers Fans) |
League One edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan Athletic (C, P) | 46 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 89 | 29 | +60 | 98 | Promotion to the EFL Championship |
| 2 | Blackburn Rovers (P) | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 82 | 40 | +42 | 96 | |
| 3 | Shrewsbury Town | 46 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 60 | 39 | +21 | 87 | Qualification for League One play-offs[a] |
| 4 | Rotherham United (O, P) | 46 | 24 | 7 | 15 | 73 | 53 | +20 | 79 | |
| 5 | Scunthorpe United | 46 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 65 | 50 | +15 | 74 |
Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- ^ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the EFL Championship.
Result by round edit
Updated to match(es) played on 31 January 2018. Source: http://www.statto.com/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/2017-2018/results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matchday edit
| 5 August 2017 1 | Southend United | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Southend-on-Sea |
| 15:00 BST | Leonard 27' Kightly 38' | Report | Mulgrew 53' Lenihan 55' Nyambe 70' Williams 72' | Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 9,257 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 12 August 2017 2 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–3 | Doncaster Rovers | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Mulgrew 66' Evans 74' Samuel 87' | Report | Marquis 46' Coppinger 67' (pen.) May 82' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,223 Referee: David Webb |
| 19 August 2017 3 | Bradford City | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Bradford |
| 15:00 BST | Dieng 23' McCartan 37' McMahon 67' Kilgallon 90+3' | Report | Samuel 45+1' 47' Smallwood 59' | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 21,403 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 26 August 2017 4 | Blackburn Rovers | 4–1 | Milton Keynes Dons | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Williams 2' 35' Mulgrew 29' 77' Samuel 83' | Report | Upson 25' Lewington 75' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,111 Referee: Scott Duncan |
| 12 September 2017 6 | Scunthorpe United | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Scunthorpe |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Antonsson 58' Graham 90+3' | Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 4,330 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 16 September 2017 7 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | AFC Wimbledon | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Bennett 69' Evans 89' | Report | Appiah 16' Nightingale 60' Fuller 86' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,833 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 23 September 2017 8 | Shrewsbury Town | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Shrewsbury |
| 15:00 BST | Nsiala 57' | Report | Dack 56' 85' | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 8,202 Referee: David Webb |
| 26 September 2017 9 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–0 | Rotherham United | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Downing 23' Antonsson 27' Samuel 45+3' Evans 71' Chapman 85' | Report | Rodák 45+3' Wood 80' Vaulks 90' Moore 90+4' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,228 Referee: Mark Heywood |
| 30 September 2017 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Gillingham | Blackburn |
| 15:00 | Samuel 31' Chapman 85' | Report | Byrne 11' Clare 23' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,844 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 14 October 2017 11 | Oldham Athletic | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Oldham |
| 15:00 BST | Dummigan 16' Menig 90' | Report | Smallwood 61' Bennett 73' Chapman 75' Dack 79' | Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 7,784 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 17 October 2017 12 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Plymouth Argyle | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Smallwood 13' Dack 45+2' | Report | Carey 31' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,011 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 21 October 2017 13 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–0 | Portsmouth | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Dack 38' Graham 58' Nyambe 60' Samuel 87' Conway 90' | Report | Donohue 54' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: Chris Kavanagh Referee: 11,673 |
| 28 October 2017 14 | Wigan Athletic | 0–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Wigan |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Bennett 43' 58' Smallwood 56' Whittingham 82' Chapman 85' | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 11,211 Referee: Darren England |
| 31 October 2017 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Fleetwood Town | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Smallwood 44' Dack 53' Nuttall 77' Williams 88' | Report | O'Neill 64' 68' Burns 82' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,399 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 11 November 2017 P | Blackburn Rovers | v | Walsall | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Ewood Park | |||
| Note: On 31 October, the scheduled home fixture against Walsall was postponed due to international call-ups.[96] | ||||
| 21 November 2017 17 | Oxford United | 2–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Oxford |
| 19:45 GMT | Payne 45+2' Obika 85' | Report | Mulgrew 6', 22' (pen.) 74' Antonsson 17' Nuttall 71' Downing 82' | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 6,965 Referee: John Brooks |
| 25 November 2017 18 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Bristol Rovers | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Mulgrew 61' (pen.) Samuel 67' Nyambe 78' | Report | Harrison 58' 58' Leadbitter 86' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,660 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 28 November 2017 19 | Blackpool | 2–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Blackpool |
| 19:45 GMT | Mellor 29' Ryan 42' Philliskirk 75' | Report | Antonsson 25' Smallwood 42' Dack 45' Mulgrew 63' Downing 67' Williams 78' | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,302 Referee: Andy Madley |
| 9 December 2017 20 | Peterborough United | 2–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Peterborough |
| 15:00 GMT | Baldwin 3' 90+5' Taylor 11' Marriott 90+3' Tafazolli 90+5' | Report | Antonsson 30' Mulgrew 48' Dack 51', 58' Smallwood 61' | Stadium: London Road Stadium Attendance: 6,164 Referee: Nick Kinseley |
| 16 December 2017 21 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–0 | Charlton Athletic | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Best 30' (o.g.) Nuttall 90' Graham 90+4' | Report | Forster-Caskey 32' Pearce 35' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,907 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 23 December 2017 22 | Northampton Town | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Northampton |
| 14:00 GMT | Pierre 21' O'Toole 90+3' | Report | Ward 36' Downing 43' Dack 48' | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 6,541 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 30 December 2017 24 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Scunthorpe United | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Graham 6', 47' Smallwood 75' Dack 84' Bennett 88' | Report | van Veen 12' Hopper 38' Townsend 56' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,784 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 1 January 2018 25 | Rotherham United | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Rotherham |
| 15:00 GMT | Dack 66' Mulgrew 77' | Report | Ball 89' Ajayi 90+4' | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 9,347 Referee: Martin Coy |
| 6 January 2018 P | AFC Wimbledon | v | Blackburn Rovers | Norbiton |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Kingsmeadow | |||
| Note: On 3 December, it was announced that the away trip to face AFC Wimbledon was to be rearranged due to FA Cup third round involvement.[97] | ||||
| 13 January 2018 26 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Shrewsbury Town | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Mulgrew 6', 70' (pen.) Raya 35' Graham 60' | Report | Beckles 13' Nolan 35' (pen.) | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,579 Referee: John Brooks |
| 20 January 2018 27 | Fleetwood Town | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Fleetwood Town |
| 15:00 GMT | McAleny 55' | Report | Dack 28' Smallwood 83' | Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 4,391 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 27 January 2018 28 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Northampton Town | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Graham 74' | Report | O'Toole 12' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,555 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 30 January 2018 29 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Walsall | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Graham 5', 32' Dack 47' | Report | Edwards 37' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,241 Referee: Steve Martin |
| 4 February 2018 30 | Plymouth Argyle | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Plymouth |
| 15:00 GMT | Lameiras 25' Taylor 37' | Report | Samuel 46' Dack 47' Bennett 75' | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 11,801 (1,226 away) Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 10 February 2018 31 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Oldham Athletic | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Mulgrew 63' Armstrong 71' | Report | Nazon 26', 38' Pringle 32' Fané 45+4' Davies 62' Moimbé | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,665 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 13 February 2018 32 | Portsmouth | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Portsmouth |
| 19:45 GMT | Thompson 30' Chaplin 50' | Report | Dack 3' Armstrong 21', 87' Travis 90+2' | Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 18,152 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 19 February 2018 33 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–0 | Bury | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Graham 51' Armstrong 67' | Report | Cameron 86' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,038 Referee: John Busby |
| 24 February 2018 34 | Walsall | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Walsall |
| 15:00 GMT | Fitzwater 45' Dobson 85' Ngoy 88' | Report | Graham 17', 26' | Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 6,893 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 27 February 2018 35 | AFC Wimbledon | 0–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Kingston upon Thames |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Nyambe 7' Dack 30', 69' Bennett 64' | Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 4,401 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 4 March 2018 36 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Wigan Athletic | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Armstrong 6' Bennett 17', 60' Evans 25' Nyambe 86' | Report | Morsy 35' Elder 54' Jacobs 63' Powell 68' Power 73' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 16,142 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 10 March 2018 37 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–0 | Blackpool | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Dack 45' Evans 48' Armstrong 69', 90' Mulgrew 85' | Report | Vassell 51' Delfouneso 59' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,230 Referee: Lee Probert |
| 29 March 2018 38 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–0 | Bradford City | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Dack 68' Bell 70' Conway 80' | Report | Knight-Percival 5' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,443 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 2 April 2018 39 | Milton Keynes Dons | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Milton Keynes |
| 15:00 BST | Pawlett 72', 76' | Report | Armstrong 12', 45+1' Williams 75' | Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 11,215 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 7 April 2018 40 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Southend United | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Graham 59' Smallwood 84' Downing 90' | Report | Cox 90' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,186 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 10 April 2018 41 | Gillingham | 0–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Gillingham |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Lenihan 90+3' | Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 6,361 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| 14 April 2018 42 | Bristol Rovers | 1–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Bristol |
| 15:00 BST | Broadbent 61' Clarke 63' Lines 90+4' | Report | Mulgrew 65' (pen.) Lenihan 83' | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 10,029 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 19 April 2018 43 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Peterborough United | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Dack 54', 90+4', 90+5' Evans 78' Graham 83' | Report | Edwards 36' Mulgrew 44' (o.g.) Anderson 90' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,679 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 24 April 2018 44 | Doncaster Rovers | 0-1 | Blackburn Rovers | Doncaster |
| 19:45 BST | Marquis 79' | Report | Mulgrew 46', 80' Conway 55' | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 10,443 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 28 April 2018 45 | Charlton Athletic | 1-0 | Blackburn Rovers | London |
| 15:00 BST | Pearce 19' Page 34' Forster-Caskey 85' | Report | Payne 41' Lenihan 65' Smallwood 72' Downing 90+5' | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 17,310 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 5 May 2018 46 | Blackburn Rovers | 2-1 | Oxford United | Blackburn |
| 17:30 BST | Lenihan 12' Payne 76' | Report | Eastwood 41' Rothwell 61' Henry 66' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 27,600 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
EFL Cup edit
The first round draw of the EFL Cup took place on 16 June 2017 and Blackburn Rovers were drawn away to Coventry City.[11] A home tie against Burnley was confirmed for the second round.[98]
| 8 August 2017 First round | Coventry City | 1–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Coventry |
| 19:45 BST | Nazon 22' Camwell 28' | Report | Evans 16' 34' Smallwood 33' Samuel 53' 56' Bennett 69' | Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 5,372 Referee: Darren England |
| 23 August 2017 Second round | Blackburn Rovers | 0–2 | Burnley | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Bennett 90' | Report | Cork 27' Brady 45+5' Bardsley 54' Long 64' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 16,313 Referee: Simon Hooper |
FA Cup edit
In the FA Cup, Blackburn Rovers would face Barnet at home in the first round[99] and Crewe Alexandra at home in the second round.[100]
| 4 November 2017 First round | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Barnet | Blackburn |
| 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time | Evans 60' Nuttall 63' Graham 70' Antonsson 81' | Report | Akinola 31' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 3,710 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 3 December 2017 Second round | Blackburn Rovers | 3–3 | Crewe Alexandra | Blackburn |
| 14:00 GMT | Samuel 11', 20' Graham 15' Harper 33' Bennett 57' | Report | Walker 27' Porter 35' (pen.), 66' Nolan 63' Ng 90' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 4,472 Referee: David Webb |
| 13 December 2017[a] Second round replay | Crewe Alexandra | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Crewe |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Graham 24' Harper 29' Ward 89' | Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 2,241 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 6 January 2018 Third round | Blackburn Rovers | 0-1 | Hull City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Williams 30' Tomlinson 44' | Report | Aina 58' 71' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 6,777 Referee: Oliver Langford |
EFL Trophy edit
The first round fixtures of the EFL Trophy (named Checkatrade Trophy for sponsorship reasons) are scheduled for week commencing Monday 28 August.[102]
Blackburn entered the competition at the first round group stage and were drawn against Bury, Rochdale and Stoke City u23s in Northern Group C.[103][104]
2017–18 EFL Trophy Group C Northern Section
Group C edit
| Pos | Lge | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Rochdale (Q) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 | Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Bury (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 6 | |
| 3 | L1 | Blackburn Rovers (E) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 | ACA | Stoke City U21 (E) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 November 2017. Source: EFL.com
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated
| 29 August 2017 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Stoke City U21s | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Nuttall 77' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 1,501 |
| 3 October 2017 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Bury | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST | Platt 64' Hart 86' | Report | Skarz 40' Williams 64' Bunn 77' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 2,025 (232 away) Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 7 November 2017 | Rochdale | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Blackburn Rovers | Spotland |
| 19:45 GMT | Slew 72' | Report | Wharton 28' Hart 41' Nuttall 43' | Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 1,080 Referee: Antony Backhouse |
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The 2017 18 season was Blackburn Rovers 130th season as a professional football club and its first playing in the League One following its relegation from the Championship the previous season 2 Along with competing in the League One the club also participated in the FA Cup EFL Cup and EFL Trophy Thanks to a 0 1 win against Doncaster Rovers on 24 April Blackburn were promoted back to the Championship 3 As of 2024 this remains the only season any former Premier League champion has competed below the second tier of English football The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 Blackburn Rovers2017 18 seasonDirectorMike ChestonManagerTony Mowbray 1 StadiumEwood ParkLeague One2ndFA CupThird round vs Hull City EFL CupSecond round vs Burnley EFL TrophyGroup StageTop goalscorerLeague Bradley Dack 18 All Bradley Dack 18 Average home league attendance12 173Home coloursAway colours 2016 172018 19 Contents 1 Summer Activity 1 1 May 1 2 June 1 3 July 1 4 August 1 5 September 1 6 October 1 7 November 1 8 December 2 Winter Activity 2 1 January 2 2 February 2 3 March 2 4 April 2 5 May 3 Squad information 4 Pre Season Friendlies 5 League One 5 1 League table 5 2 Result by round 5 3 Matchday 6 EFL Cup 7 FA Cup 8 EFL Trophy 8 1 Group C 9 Backroom staff 10 1st Team squad statistics 10 1 Appearances and goals 10 2 Goalscorers 10 3 Disciplinary record 11 Transfers 11 1 Summer 11 1 1 Transfers in 11 1 2 Transfers out 11 1 3 Loans in 11 1 4 Loans out 11 2 Winter 11 2 1 Transfers in 11 2 2 Transfers out 11 2 3 Loans in 11 2 4 Loans out 12 ReferencesSummer Activity editMay edit On 8 May Rovers announced Paul Senior has resigned from his role as Director of Football amp Operations 4 On 16 May Rovers owners Venky s have brought in accountancy firms Deloitte and KPMG to carry out an overview of the club On 18 May Rovers announced their retained list Adam Henley Gordon Greer Jason Lowe Hope Akpan Danny Guthrie Wes Brown Ramirez Howarth and Joshua Askew have not been offered further terms The following academy scholars will not be retained Ben Ascroft Alex Curran Mason Fawns Callum Hendry Matthew Makinson Tre Pemberton Joel Steer and Ben Williams with non contracted player Joshua Powell also released The club also announced that new contract offers had been made to Connor Mahoney and Lewis Travis Whilst professional contract offers have been made to youngsters Charley Doyle Joe Grayson Tyler Magloire and Stefan Mols 5 June edit On 2 June Rovers announced Mark Venus had joined as the club s Assistant Manager 6 On 8 June Rovers confirmed Tony Mowbray s backroom staff after the appointment of Mark Venus David Lowe will take up the role as first team coach David Dunn will revert to his role as assistant coach of the under 23s amp Ben Benson will remain as goalkeeping coach 7 On 9 June Rovers announced Tony Mowbray has committed his long term future to the club signing a new 2 year contract with the option of a further 12 months 8 On 13 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Peter Whittingham on a free from Cardiff City The 32 year old became manager Tony Mowbray s first signing putting pen to paper on a two year deal at Ewood Park which runs through to the summer of 2019 9 On 14 June Rovers announced promising young defender Lewis Travis has signed a new 1 year deal 10 On 16 June Rovers were drawn against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena in first round of the EFL Cup Tony Mowbray old club 11 On 17 June Rovers announced three of Rovers rising stars midfielders Joe Grayson and Stefan Mols and defender Charley Doyle had all signed their first professional contracts signing two year deals 12 On 20 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Richie Smallwood on a free from Rotherham United putting pen to paper on a two year deal with the option of a further year 13 On 26 June Rovers announced that another rising star defender Tyler Magloire has signed his first professional contract signing a two year deal 14 On 26 June Rovers announced that first team coach David Lowe has pledged his commitment to the club by putting pen to paper on a new long term contract 15 On 27 June Rovers announced the signing of attacking midfielder Bradley Dack from Gillingham for a reported 750 000 plus add ons on a 3 year deal 16 On 28 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Ben Gladwin from Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee on a 2 year deal 17 On 29 June Rovers commenced pre season training 18 July edit On 4 July Bournemouth announced the signing of midfielder Connor Mahoney on a 4 year deal after rejecting a new contract at Rovers compensation to be agreed 19 On 11 July Rovers announced that Eric Kinder has left his position as the club s Head of Academy 20 On 18 July Rovers announced rising stars will continue to compete at the highest level of youth football after the club confirmed it will remain a Category One Academy 21 On 18 July Burton Albion announced the signing of midfielder Hope Akpan on a 1 year deal following his release from Rovers 22 On 19 July Rovers announced the signing of striker Dominic Samuel from Reading for an undisclosed fee on a 3 year deal 23 On 20 July Rovers announced the signing of defender Paul Caddis following a successful trial at the club on a 2 year deal he was a free agent following his release from Bury 24 On 21 July Rovers announced the departure of striker Anthony Stokes by mutual consent 25 On 21 July Rovers announced that defender Ryan Nyambe had signed a new long term contract signing a 3 year deal with the option of a further 12 months 26 On 22 July Rovers announced the signing of striker Joe Nuttall following a successful trial scoring 5 goals in 2 games for the u23s on a 12 month deal with option of a further 12 months he was a free agent following his release from Aberdeen 27 On 24 July Rovers announced the appointment of Stuart Jones as Head of Academy he joined as the Academy as Head of Education in 2011 before moving up to the role of Head of Academy Operations four years later 28 On 26 July Rovers announced Jason Steele has joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee 29 On 31 July Kilmarnock announced the signing of defender Gordon Greer following his release from Rovers 30 On 31 July Rovers announced Goalkeeping Coach Ben Benson has signed a new long term deal at the club 31 August edit On 2 August Rovers announced the signing of Canadian International Goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler from Shrewsbury Town on a 2 year deal for an undisclosed fee 32 On 2 August Hibernian announced the signing of striker Anthony Stokes on a 2 year deal following his release from Rovers 33 On 4 August Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Harry Chapman on loan for the season from Middlesbrough 34 On 11 August Rovers announced the signing of forward Marcus Antonsson on loan for the season from Leeds United 35 On 14 August Rovers announced the appointment of Tony Carss as the academy s Head of Coaching 36 On 15 August Kerala Blasters announced the signing of Wes Brown for the upcoming Indian Super League season following his release from Rovers 37 On 31 August Birmingham City announced the signing of Jason Lowe on a 12 month contract following his release from Rovers 38 On 31 August Rovers announced the signings of midfielder Rekeem Harper on loan for the season from West Brom 39 defender Sam Hart from Liverpool on a 2 year deal for an Undisclosed fee 40 and defender Paul Downing on loan for a season from Milton Keynes Dons 41 It was also announced that midfielder Liam Feeney has gone out on loan to Cardiff City until 1 January 2018 42 September edit On 11 September Rovers announced that defender Scott Wharton had signed a new 3 year contract 43 October edit On 5 October Rovers announced that striker Daniel Butterworth had signed his 1st professional contract a 2 year deal 44 On 5 October Rovers announced that midfielder Elliott Bennett had signed a new 2 year contract 45 November edit On 3 November Rovers announced that midfielder Willem Tomlinson had signed a new amp extended contract until 2019 46 On 13 November Rovers announced that goalkeeper Andy Fisher had signed a new amp extended contract until 2019 47 On 28 November Rovers announced that midfielder Lewis Hardcastle had signed a new amp extended contract until 2019 48 December edit On 18 December Rovers announced that defender Matthew Platt had signed a new amp extended contract until 2019 49 On 18 December Rovers announced the appointment of Steve Waggott as the club s new chief executive 50 Winter Activity editJanuary edit On 2 January Rovers announced West Brom have recalled Rekeem Harper from his loan spell 51 On 5 January Rovers announced that midfielder Liam Feeney will remain on loan at Cardiff City until the end of the season 52 On 8 January Rovers announced that defender Paul Downing has signed permanently from Milton Keynes Dons following his loan spell for an undisclosed fee 53 On 9 January Rovers announced that striker Adam Armstrong has joined on loan for the remainder of the season from Newcastle United 54 On 16 January Rovers announced that attacking midfielder Jack Payne has joined on loan for the remainder of the season from Huddersfield Town 55 On 17 January Rovers announced that defender Sam Hart has joined Rochdale on loan for the remainder of the season 56 On 18 January Rovers announced that striker Joe Nuttall has signed a new 3 a half year deal until 2021 57 On 19 January Rovers announced the signing of defender Amari i Bell from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee on a 2 and half year contract 58 On 26 January Rovers announced that midfielder John Buckley had signed his 1st professional contract until 2020 59 On 30 January Rovers announced that defender Elliott Ward has joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the season 60 On 31 January Rovers announced that the club has agreed to terminate the contract of young midfielder Connor Thomson by mutual consent 61 young center back Scott Wharton has joined Lincoln City on loan until the end of the season 62 academy midfielder Callum Wright has joined Leicester City for an undisclosed fee 63 February edit On 1 February Rovers announced that goalkeeper David Raya has signed a new 3 a half year deal until 2021 64 On 2 February Rovers announced that young versatile midfielder Lewis Travis has signed a new 3 a half year deal until 2021 65 On 7 February Rovers announced that midfielder Jack Evans had signed his 1st professional contract until 2020 66 On 14 February Rovers announced the signing of highly rated young forward Okera Simmonds from Liverpool on a 1 and half year contract amp will link up with the u23s squad 67 On 16 February Rovers announced that defender Hayden Carter had signed his 1st professional contract until 2020 68 On 14 February Rovers announced the signing of goalkeeper Oliver Byrne who was recently with Cardiff City on a 1 and half year contract amp will link up with the u23s squad 69 On 22 February Rovers announced that defender Jack Doyle has joined Derry City on loan for the remainder of the season 70 March edit On 3 March Rovers announced that young Canadian midfielder Ben Paton had signed his 1st professional contract until 2019 71 On 16 March Rovers announced that young attacking midfielder Jack Vale had signed his 1st professional contract until 2020 72 On 20 March Rovers announced that young defender Lewis Thompson had signed his 1st professional contract until 2019 73 April edit On 3 April Rovers trio David Raya Charlie Mulgrew amp Bradley Dack have all been included in the EFL League One Team of the Year 74 On 15 April Rovers star Bradley Dack has been named as the League One Player of the Year 75 On 18 April Rovers players Bradley Dack Charlie Mulgrew Danny Graham amp Amari i Bell were announced in the PFA League One Team of the Year 76 On 20 April Rovers U23 were crowned champions of the Premier League 2 Division 2 77 On 24 April Rovers won promotion back to the Championship following a 1 0 at Doncaster Rovers 78 May edit On 5 May Rovers announced Bradley Dack as the Player of the Season he also won Goal of the Season with his goal against Peterborough 79 On 7 May Rovers held their end of season awards the winners follow Young Player David Raya Players Player Charlie Mulgrew Best Newcomer Richie Smallwood Unsung Hero Elliott Bennett Man of the Match Seasonal Bradley Dack Goal of the Season Bradley Dack Player of the Year Bradley Dack Special Achievement Tony Mowbray 80 Squad information editSquad No Name Nationality Position s Date of Birth Age Contract Expires Other Goalkeepers 1 David Raya nbsp GK 1995 09 15 15 September 1995 age 28 2021 64 13 Jayson Leutwiler nbsp GK 1989 04 25 25 April 1989 age 35 2019 32 Option for 1 year extension 37 Andy Fisher nbsp GK 1998 02 12 12 February 1998 age 26 2019 47 Defenders 2 Ryan Nyambe nbsp DF 1997 12 04 4 December 1997 age 26 2020 26 Option for 1 year extension 3 Derrick Williams nbsp DF 1993 01 17 17 January 1993 age 31 2019 81 5 Sam Hart nbsp DF 1996 09 10 10 September 1996 age 27 2019 40 On loan at Rochdale 56 14 Charlie Mulgrew nbsp DF MF 1986 03 06 6 March 1986 age 38 2019 82 Club Captain 15 Elliott Ward nbsp DF 1985 01 19 19 January 1985 age 39 2018 83 On loan at Milton Keynes Dons 60 16 Paul Caddis nbsp DF 1988 04 19 19 April 1988 age 36 2019 24 17 Amari i Bell nbsp DF 1994 05 05 5 May 1994 age 30 2020 58 25 Paul Downing nbsp DF 1991 10 26 26 October 1991 age 32 2019 53 Option for 1 year extension 26 Darragh Lenihan nbsp DF MF 1994 03 16 16 March 1994 age 30 2019 84 34 Scott Wharton nbsp DF 1997 10 03 3 October 1997 age 26 2020 43 On loan at Lincoln City 62 35 Lewis Travis nbsp DF MF 1997 10 16 16 October 1997 age 26 2021 65 36 Jack Doyle nbsp DF 1997 02 02 2 February 1997 age 27 2019 85 On loan at Derry City 70 39 Matthew Platt nbsp DF 1997 10 03 3 October 1997 age 26 2019 49 Midfielders 6 Richie Smallwood nbsp MF 1990 12 29 29 December 1990 age 33 2019 13 Option for 1 year extension 7 Liam Feeney nbsp MF 1987 01 21 21 January 1987 age 37 2018 86 Option for 1 year extension On loan at Cardiff City 42 8 Harry Chapman nbsp MF 1997 11 05 5 November 1997 age 26 2018 loan 34 On loan from Middlesbrough 11 Peter Whittingham nbsp MF 1984 09 08 8 September 1984 age 39 2019 9 19 Jack Payne nbsp MF 1994 10 25 25 October 1994 age 29 2018 loan 55 On loan from Huddersfield Town 22 Ben Gladwin nbsp MF 1992 06 08 8 June 1992 age 31 2019 17 23 Bradley Dack nbsp MF 1993 12 31 31 December 1993 age 30 2020 16 Option for 1 year extension 28 Willem Tomlinson nbsp MF 1998 01 27 27 January 1998 age 26 2019 46 29 Corry Evans nbsp MF 1990 07 30 30 July 1990 age 33 2019 87 31 Elliott Bennett nbsp MF 1988 12 18 18 December 1988 age 35 2020 45 32 Craig Conway nbsp MF 1985 05 02 2 May 1985 age 39 2018 88 42 Joe Rankin Costello nbsp MF 1999 07 26 26 July 1999 age 24 2019 89 43 Stefan Mols nbsp MF 1999 01 31 31 January 1999 age 25 2019 12 44 Lewis Hardcastle nbsp MF 1998 07 04 4 July 1998 age 25 2019 48 Forwards 9 Dominic Samuel nbsp FW 1994 04 01 1 April 1994 age 30 2020 23 10 Danny Graham nbsp FW 1985 08 12 12 August 1985 age 38 2018 90 Option for 1 year extension 18 Adam Armstrong nbsp FW 1997 02 10 10 February 1997 age 27 2018 loan 54 On loan from Newcastle United 20 Marcus Antonsson nbsp FW 1991 05 08 8 May 1991 age 33 2018 loan 35 On loan from Leeds United 38 Joe Nuttall nbsp FW 1997 01 27 27 January 1997 age 27 2021 57 41 Lewis Mansell nbsp FW 1997 09 20 20 September 1997 age 26 2018 91 45 Daniel Butterworth nbsp FW 1999 09 14 14 September 1999 age 24 2020 44 Pre Season Friendlies editAs of 17 June 2017 Blackburn Rovers have announced six pre season friendlies against Barrow Morecambe Grimsby Town 92 York City 93 Carlisle United 94 and Sparta Prague 95 Barrow v Blackburn Rovers 8 July 2017 2017 07 08 FriendlyBarrow1 2Blackburn RoversBarrow in Furness15 00 BST Richie Bennett nbsp 68 Report Conway nbsp 41 Graham nbsp 91 Stadium Furness Building Society Stadium Attendance 891 418 Rovers fans Sparta Prague v Blackburn Rovers 14 July 2017 FriendlySparta Prague1 0Blackburn RoversSalzburg Austria16 00 CEST Janko nbsp 50 Report Stadium The SAK Stadium Nonntal York City v Blackburn Rovers 18 July 2017 FriendlyYork City0 8Blackburn RoversYork19 30 BST Report Dack nbsp 12 Evans nbsp 17 Gladwin nbsp 27 nbsp 44 Caddis nbsp 53 nbsp 59 Graham nbsp 74 Bennett nbsp 84 Stadium Bootham Crescent Attendance 1 037 276 Rovers fans Morecambe v Blackburn Rovers 21 July 2017 2017 07 21 FriendlyMorecambe1 2Blackburn RoversMorecambe19 30 BST Turner nbsp 40 Report Graham nbsp 10 Bennett nbsp 31 Stadium Globe Arena Attendance 1 714 1 122 Rovers fans Grimsby Town v Blackburn Rovers 25 July 2017 2017 07 25 FriendlyGrimsby Town0 1Blackburn RoversGrimsby19 30 BST Report Graham nbsp 64 Stadium Blundell Park Attendance 1 692 157 Rovers fans Carlisle United v Blackburn Rovers 28 July 2017 FriendlyCarlisle United3 1Blackburn RoversCarlisle19 45 BST Nyambe o g Lambe nbsp 41 S Miller nbsp 90 1 Report Graham nbsp 17 Stadium Brunton Park Attendance 1816 312 Rovers Fans League One editLeague table edit Pos Teamvte Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion qualification or relegation 1 Wigan Athletic C P 46 29 11 6 89 29 60 98 Promotion to the EFL Championship 2 Blackburn Rovers P 46 28 12 6 82 40 42 96 3 Shrewsbury Town 46 25 12 9 60 39 21 87 Qualification for League One play offs a 4 Rotherham United O P 46 24 7 15 73 53 20 79 5 Scunthorpe United 46 19 17 10 65 50 15 74Source BBC SportRules for classification 1 Points 2 Goal difference 3 Number of goals scored C Champions O Play off winners P PromotedNotes Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the EFL Championship Result by round edit Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546GroundAHAHAAHAHHAHHAHAAHAAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAAHHHAHAAHAAHResultLLWWWWLDWWLDWDDWWWWWWDWDDWWDWLDWWWWDWWWWDDWWLWPosition1522171010101198610106766654333333323233211111211222222Updated to match es played on 31 January 2018 Source http www statto com football teams blackburn rovers 2017 2018 resultsA Away H Home W Win D Draw L Loss Matchday edit Southend United v Blackburn Rovers 5 August 2017 2017 08 05 1Southend United2 1Blackburn RoversSouthend on Sea15 00 BST Leonard nbsp 27 Kightly nbsp 38 Report Mulgrew nbsp 53 Lenihan nbsp 55 Nyambe nbsp 70 Williams nbsp 72 Stadium Roots Hall Attendance 9 257Referee Lee Swabey Blackburn Rovers v Doncaster Rovers 12 August 2017 2017 08 12 2Blackburn Rovers1 3Doncaster RoversBlackburn15 00 BST Mulgrew nbsp 66 Evans nbsp 74 Samuel nbsp 87 Report Marquis nbsp 46 Coppinger nbsp 67 pen May nbsp 82 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 12 223Referee David Webb Bradford City v Blackburn Rovers 19 August 2017 2017 08 19 3Bradford City0 1Blackburn RoversBradford15 00 BST Dieng nbsp 23 McCartan nbsp 37 McMahon nbsp 67 Kilgallon nbsp 90 3 Report Samuel nbsp 45 1 nbsp 47 Smallwood nbsp 59 Stadium Valley Parade Attendance 21 403Referee Peter Bankes Blackburn Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons 26 August 2017 2017 08 26 4Blackburn Rovers4 1Milton Keynes DonsBlackburn15 00 BST Williams nbsp 2 nbsp 35 Mulgrew nbsp 29 nbsp 77 Samuel nbsp 83 Report Upson nbsp 25 Lewington nbsp 75 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 10 111Referee Scott Duncan Rochdale v Blackburn Rovers 9 September 2017 2017 09 09 5Rochdale0 3Blackburn RoversRochdale15 00 BST Report Smallwood nbsp 10 Antonsson nbsp 57 Dack nbsp 70 Graham nbsp 79 Stadium Spotland Attendance 6 524Referee Steve Martin Scunthorpe United v Blackburn Rovers 12 September 2017 6Scunthorpe United0 1Blackburn RoversScunthorpe19 45 BST Report Antonsson nbsp 58 Graham nbsp 90 3 Stadium Glanford Park Attendance 4 330Referee Seb Stockbridge Blackburn Rovers v AFC Wimbledon 16 September 2017 2017 09 16 7Blackburn Rovers0 1AFC WimbledonBlackburn15 00 BST Bennett nbsp 69 Evans nbsp 89 Report Appiah nbsp 16 Nightingale nbsp 60 Fuller nbsp 86 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 10 833Referee Trevor Kettle Shrewsbury Town v Blackburn Rovers 23 September 2017 8Shrewsbury Town1 1Blackburn RoversShrewsbury15 00 BST Nsiala nbsp 57 Report Dack nbsp 56 nbsp 85 Stadium New Meadow Attendance 8 202Referee David Webb Blackburn Rovers v Rotherham United 26 September 2017 2017 09 26 9Blackburn Rovers2 0Rotherham UnitedBlackburn19 45 BST Downing nbsp 23 Antonsson nbsp 27 Samuel nbsp 45 3 Evans nbsp 71 Chapman nbsp 85 Report Rodak nbsp 45 3 Wood nbsp 80 Vaulks nbsp 90 Moore nbsp 90 4 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 10 228Referee Mark Heywood Blackburn Rovers v Gillingham 30 September 2017 10Blackburn Rovers1 0GillinghamBlackburn15 00 Samuel nbsp 31 Chapman nbsp 85 Report Byrne nbsp 11 Clare nbsp 23 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 10 844Referee Robert Jones Oldham Athletic v Blackburn Rovers 14 October 2017 11Oldham Athletic1 0Blackburn RoversOldham15 00 BST Dummigan nbsp 16 Menig nbsp 90 Report Smallwood nbsp 61 Bennett nbsp 73 Chapman nbsp 75 Dack nbsp 79 Stadium Boundary Park Attendance 7 784Referee Darren Handley Blackburn Rovers v Plymouth Argyle 17 October 2017 12Blackburn Rovers1 1Plymouth ArgyleBlackburn19 45 BST Smallwood nbsp 13 Dack nbsp 45 2 Report Carey nbsp 31 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 10 011Referee Eddie Ilderton Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth 21 October 2017 13Blackburn Rovers3 0PortsmouthBlackburn15 00 BST Dack nbsp 38 Graham nbsp 58 Nyambe nbsp 60 Samuel nbsp 87 Conway nbsp 90 Report Donohue nbsp 54 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance Chris KavanaghReferee 11 673 Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers 28 October 2017 14Wigan Athletic0 0Blackburn RoversWigan15 00 BST Report Bennett nbsp 43 nbsp 58 Smallwood nbsp 56 Whittingham nbsp 82 Chapman nbsp 85 Stadium DW Stadium Attendance 11 211Referee Darren England Blackburn Rovers v Fleetwood Town 31 October 2017 15Blackburn Rovers2 2Fleetwood TownBlackburn19 45 GMT Smallwood nbsp 44 Dack nbsp 53 Nuttall nbsp 77 Williams nbsp 88 Report O Neill nbsp 64 nbsp 68 Burns nbsp 82 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 10 399Referee Darren Drysdale Blackburn Rovers v Walsall 11 November 2017 PBlackburn RoversvWalsallBlackburn15 00 GMT Stadium Ewood ParkNote On 31 October the scheduled home fixture against Walsall was postponed due to international call ups 96 Bury v Blackburn Rovers 18 November 2017 16Bury0 3Blackburn RoversBury15 00 GMT Report Antonsson nbsp 12 37 Dack nbsp 63 Stadium Gigg Lane Attendance 7 159Referee Dean Whitestone Oxford United v Blackburn Rovers 21 November 2017 17Oxford United2 4Blackburn RoversOxford19 45 GMT Payne nbsp 45 2 Obika nbsp 85 Report Mulgrew nbsp 6 22 pen nbsp 74 Antonsson nbsp 17 Nuttall nbsp 71 Downing nbsp 82 Stadium Kassam Stadium Attendance 6 965Referee John Brooks Blackburn Rovers v Bristol Rovers 25 November 2017 18Blackburn Rovers2 1Bristol RoversBlackburn15 00 GMT Mulgrew nbsp 61 pen Samuel nbsp 67 Nyambe nbsp 78 Report Harrison nbsp 58 nbsp 58 Leadbitter nbsp 86 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 11 660Referee Ross Joyce Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers 28 November 2017 19Blackpool2 4Blackburn RoversBlackpool19 45 GMT Mellor nbsp 29 Ryan nbsp 42 Philliskirk nbsp 75 Report Antonsson nbsp 25 Smallwood nbsp 42 Dack nbsp 45 Mulgrew nbsp 63 Downing nbsp 67 Williams nbsp 78 Stadium Bloomfield Road Attendance 5 302Referee Andy Madley Peterborough United v Blackburn Rovers 9 December 2017 20Peterborough United2 3Blackburn RoversPeterborough15 00 GMT Baldwin nbsp 3 nbsp 90 5 Taylor nbsp 11 Marriott nbsp 90 3 Tafazolli nbsp 90 5 Report Antonsson nbsp 30 Mulgrew nbsp 48 Dack nbsp 51 58 Smallwood nbsp 61 Stadium London Road Stadium Attendance 6 164Referee Nick Kinseley Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic 16 December 2017 21Blackburn Rovers2 0Charlton AthleticBlackburn15 00 GMT Best nbsp 30 o g Nuttall nbsp 90 Graham nbsp 90 4 Report Forster Caskey nbsp 32 Pearce nbsp 35 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 10 907Referee Geoff Eltringham Northampton Town v Blackburn Rovers 23 December 2017 22Northampton Town1 1Blackburn RoversNorthampton14 00 GMT Pierre nbsp 21 O Toole nbsp 90 3 Report Ward nbsp 36 Downing nbsp 43 Dack nbsp 48 Stadium Sixfields Stadium Attendance 6 541Referee Gavin Ward Blackburn Rovers v Rochdale 26 December 2017 23Blackburn Rovers2 0RochdaleBlackburn15 00 GMT Smallwood nbsp 24 Ntlhe nbsp 35 o g Mulgrew nbsp 42 pen Williams nbsp 84 Nuttall nbsp 85 Report Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 15 115Referee Michael Salisbury Blackburn Rovers v Scunthorpe United 30 December 2017 24Blackburn Rovers2 2Scunthorpe UnitedBlackburn15 00 GMT Graham nbsp 6 47 Smallwood nbsp 75 Dack nbsp 84 Bennett nbsp 88 Report van Veen nbsp 12 Hopper nbsp 38 Townsend nbsp 56 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 12 784Referee Andy Haines Rotherham United v Blackburn Rovers 1 January 2018 25Rotherham United1 1Blackburn RoversRotherham15 00 GMT Dack nbsp 66 Mulgrew nbsp 77 Report Ball nbsp 89 Ajayi nbsp 90 4 Stadium New York Stadium Attendance 9 347Referee Martin Coy AFC Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers 6 January 2018 PAFC WimbledonvBlackburn RoversNorbiton15 00 GMT Stadium KingsmeadowNote On 3 December it was announced that the away trip to face AFC Wimbledon was to be rearranged due to FA Cup third round involvement 97 Blackburn Rovers v Shrewsbury Town 13 January 2018 26Blackburn Rovers3 1Shrewsbury TownBlackburn15 00 GMT Mulgrew nbsp 6 70 pen Raya nbsp 35 Graham nbsp 60 Report Beckles nbsp 13 Nolan nbsp 35 pen Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 13 579Referee John Brooks Fleetwood Town v Blackburn Rovers 20 January 2018 27Fleetwood Town1 2Blackburn RoversFleetwood Town15 00 GMT McAleny nbsp 55 Report Dack nbsp 28 Smallwood nbsp 83 Stadium Highbury Stadium Attendance 4 391Referee Andy Woolmer Blackburn Rovers v Northampton Town 27 January 2018 28Blackburn Rovers1 1Northampton TownBlackburn15 00 GMT Graham nbsp 74 Report O Toole nbsp 12 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 12 555Referee Anthony Backhouse Blackburn Rovers v Walsall 30 January 2018 29Blackburn Rovers3 1WalsallBlackburn19 45 GMT Graham nbsp 5 32 Dack nbsp 47 Report Edwards nbsp 37 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 11 241Referee Steve Martin Plymouth Argyle v Blackburn Rovers 4 February 2018 30Plymouth Argyle2 0Blackburn RoversPlymouth15 00 GMT Lameiras nbsp 25 Taylor nbsp 37 Report Samuel nbsp 46 Dack nbsp 47 Bennett nbsp 75 Stadium Home Park Attendance 11 801 1 226 away Referee Charles Breakspear Blackburn Rovers v Oldham Athletic 10 February 2018 31Blackburn Rovers2 2Oldham AthleticBlackburn15 00 GMT Mulgrew nbsp 63 Armstrong nbsp 71 Report Nazon nbsp 26 38 Pringle nbsp 32 Fane nbsp 45 4 Davies nbsp 62 Moimbe Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 13 665Referee Darren Drysdale Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers 13 February 2018 32Portsmouth1 2Blackburn RoversPortsmouth19 45 GMT Thompson nbsp 30 Chaplin nbsp 50 Report Dack nbsp 3 Armstrong nbsp 21 nbsp 87 Travis nbsp 90 2 Stadium Fratton Park Attendance 18 152Referee Oliver Langford Blackburn Rovers v Bury 19 February 2018 33Blackburn Rovers2 0BuryBlackburn19 45 GMT Graham nbsp 51 Armstrong nbsp 67 Report Cameron nbsp 86 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 12 038Referee John Busby Walsall v Blackburn Rovers 24 February 2018 34Walsall1 2Blackburn RoversWalsall15 00 GMT Fitzwater nbsp 45 Dobson nbsp 85 Ngoy nbsp 88 Report Graham nbsp 17 nbsp 26 Stadium Bescot Stadium Attendance 6 893Referee Ross Joyce AFC Wimbledon v Blackburn Rovers 27 February 2018 35AFC Wimbledon0 3Blackburn RoversKingston upon Thames19 45 GMT Report Nyambe nbsp 7 Dack nbsp 30 nbsp 69 Bennett nbsp 64 Stadium Kingsmeadow Attendance 4 401Referee Graham Scott Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic 4 March 2018 36Blackburn Rovers2 2Wigan AthleticBlackburn15 00 GMT Armstrong nbsp 6 Bennett nbsp 17 nbsp 60 Evans nbsp 25 Nyambe nbsp 86 Report Morsy nbsp 35 Elder nbsp 54 Jacobs nbsp 63 Powell nbsp 68 Power nbsp 73 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 16 142Referee Geoff Eltringham Blackburn Rovers v Blackpool 10 March 2018 37Blackburn Rovers3 0BlackpoolBlackburn15 00 GMT Dack nbsp 45 Evans nbsp 48 Armstrong nbsp 69 nbsp 90 Mulgrew nbsp 85 Report Vassell nbsp 51 Delfouneso nbsp 59 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 13 230Referee Lee Probert Blackburn Rovers v Bradford City 29 March 2018 38Blackburn Rovers2 0Bradford CityBlackburn19 45 BST Dack nbsp 68 Bell nbsp 70 Conway nbsp 80 Report Knight Percival nbsp 5 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 13 443Referee Chris Sarginson Milton Keynes Dons v Blackburn Rovers 2 April 2018 39Milton Keynes Dons1 2Blackburn RoversMilton Keynes15 00 BST Pawlett nbsp 72 nbsp 76 Report Armstrong nbsp 12 nbsp 45 1 Williams nbsp 75 Stadium Stadium MK Attendance 11 215Referee Kevin Friend Blackburn Rovers v Southend United 7 April 2018 40Blackburn Rovers1 0Southend UnitedBlackburn15 00 BST Graham nbsp 59 Smallwood nbsp 84 Downing nbsp 90 Report Cox nbsp 90 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 13 186Referee Andy Woolmer Gillingham v Blackburn Rovers 10 April 2018 41Gillingham0 0Blackburn RoversGillingham19 45 BST Report Lenihan nbsp 90 3 Stadium Priestfield Stadium Attendance 6 361Referee Andy Woolmer Bristol Rovers v Blackburn Rovers 14 April 2018 42Bristol Rovers1 1Blackburn RoversBristol15 00 BST Broadbent nbsp 61 Clarke nbsp 63 Lines nbsp 90 4 Report Mulgrew nbsp 65 pen Lenihan nbsp 83 Stadium Memorial Stadium Attendance 10 029Referee Kevin Johnson Blackburn Rovers v Peterborough United 19 April 2018 43Blackburn Rovers3 1Peterborough UnitedBlackburn19 45 BST Dack nbsp 54 nbsp 90 4 nbsp 90 5 Evans nbsp 78 Graham nbsp 83 Report Edwards nbsp 36 Mulgrew nbsp 44 o g Anderson nbsp 90 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 11 679Referee Ross Joyce Doncaster Rovers v Blackburn Rovers 24 April 2018 44Doncaster Rovers0 1Blackburn RoversDoncaster19 45 BST Marquis nbsp 79 Report Mulgrew nbsp 46 nbsp 80 Conway nbsp 55 Stadium Keepmoat Stadium Attendance 10 443Referee Eddie Ilderton Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers 28 April 2018 45Charlton Athletic1 0Blackburn RoversLondon15 00 BST Pearce nbsp 19 Page nbsp 34 Forster Caskey nbsp 85 Report Payne nbsp 41 Lenihan nbsp 65 Smallwood nbsp 72 Downing nbsp 90 5 Stadium The Valley Attendance 17 310Referee Robert Jones Blackburn Rovers v Oxford United 5 May 2018 46Blackburn Rovers2 1Oxford UnitedBlackburn17 30 BST Lenihan nbsp 12 Payne nbsp 76 Report Eastwood nbsp 41 Rothwell nbsp 61 Henry nbsp 66 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 27 600Referee Carl BoyesonEFL Cup editThe first round draw of the EFL Cup took place on 16 June 2017 and Blackburn Rovers were drawn away to Coventry City 11 A home tie against Burnley was confirmed for the second round 98 Coventry City v Blackburn Rovers 8 August 2017 2017 08 08 First roundCoventry City1 3Blackburn RoversCoventry19 45 BST Nazon nbsp 22 Camwell nbsp 28 Report Evans nbsp 16 nbsp 34 Smallwood nbsp 33 Samuel nbsp 53 nbsp 56 Bennett nbsp 69 Stadium Ricoh Arena Attendance 5 372Referee Darren England Blackburn Rovers v Burnley 23 August 2017 2017 08 23 Second roundBlackburn Rovers0 2BurnleyBlackburn19 45 BST Bennett nbsp 90 Report Cork nbsp 27 Brady nbsp 45 5 Bardsley nbsp 54 Long nbsp 64 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 16 313Referee Simon HooperFA Cup editIn the FA Cup Blackburn Rovers would face Barnet at home in the first round 99 and Crewe Alexandra at home in the second round 100 Blackburn Rovers v Barnet 4 November 2017 First roundBlackburn Rovers3 1BarnetBlackburn15 00 Greenwich Mean Time Evans nbsp 60 Nuttall nbsp 63 Graham nbsp 70 Antonsson nbsp 81 Report Akinola nbsp 31 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 3 710Referee Carl Boyeson Blackburn Rovers v Crewe Alexandra 3 December 2017 Second roundBlackburn Rovers3 3Crewe AlexandraBlackburn14 00 GMT Samuel nbsp 11 20 Graham nbsp 15 Harper nbsp 33 Bennett nbsp 57 Report Walker nbsp 27 Porter nbsp 35 pen 66 Nolan nbsp 63 Ng nbsp 90 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 4 472Referee David Webb Crewe Alexandra v Blackburn Rovers 13 December 2017 a Second round replayCrewe Alexandra0 1Blackburn RoversCrewe19 45 GMT Report Graham nbsp 24 Harper nbsp 29 Ward nbsp 89 Stadium Gresty Road Attendance 2 241Referee Anthony Backhouse Blackburn Rovers v Hull City 6 January 2018 Third roundBlackburn Rovers0 1Hull CityBlackburn15 00 GMT Williams nbsp 30 Tomlinson nbsp 44 Report Aina nbsp 58 nbsp 71 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 6 777Referee Oliver Langford On 12 December both clubs agreed to reschedule the fixture 24 hours later due to adverse weather conditions 101 EFL Trophy editThe first round fixtures of the EFL Trophy named Checkatrade Trophy for sponsorship reasons are scheduled for week commencing Monday 28 August 102 Blackburn entered the competition at the first round group stage and were drawn against Bury Rochdale and Stoke City u23s in Northern Group C 103 104 2017 18 EFL Trophy Group C Northern Section Group C edit Pos Lge Teamvte Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification 1 L1 Rochdale Q 3 1 1 1 0 5 1 4 6 Round 2 2 L1 Bury Q 3 2 0 0 1 4 5 1 6 3 L1 Blackburn Rovers E 3 1 0 1 1 2 2 0 4 4 ACA Stoke City U21 E 3 0 1 0 2 1 4 3 2Updated to match es played on 8 November 2017 Source EFL com E Eliminated Q Qualified to the phase indicated Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City U21s 29 August 2017 2017 08 29 Blackburn Rovers1 0Stoke City U21sBlackburn19 45 BST Nuttall nbsp 77 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 1 501 Blackburn Rovers v Bury 3 October 2017 2017 10 03 Blackburn Rovers0 1BuryBlackburn19 45 BST Platt nbsp 64 Hart nbsp 86 Report Skarz nbsp 40 Williams nbsp 64 Bunn nbsp 77 Stadium Ewood Park Attendance 2 025 232 away Referee Scott Oldham Rochdale v Blackburn Rovers 7 November 2017Rochdale1 1 5 3 p Blackburn RoversSpotland19 45 GMT Slew nbsp 72 Report Wharton nbsp 28 Hart nbsp 41 Nuttall nbsp 43 Stadium Spotland Stadium Attendance 1 080Referee Antony BackhousePenaltiesRafferty nbsp Inman nbsp Slew nbsp Gillam nbsp Bunney nbsp Hart nbsp Ward span, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library, article, read, download, free, free download, mp3, video, mp4, 3gp, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, picture, music, song, movie, book, game, games. | |||