'That's the key' - Michael O'Neill on Stoke City return and bottom half trap since relegation
Michael O'Neill reflects on his time in charge at Stoke City as he visits the bet365 Stadium as Blackburn Rovers manager
‘Very hard to see’: Sky Sports pundit makes Portsmouth survival verdict as fight intensifies with Leicester and Oxford United
Pompey sit one point above the relegation zone ahead of Saturday’s trip to promotion-chasing Middlesbrough.
Mark Robins makes prediction on Ashley Phillips' future ahead of Blackburn reunion
Ashley Phillips has been a fixture in the Stoke City defence for the best part of two years but he will return to parent club Tottenham Hotspur at...
The Opposition: Portsmouth
FixturesMiddlesbrough Vs. Portsmouth - Sat, Apr 11 2026, 15:00We welcome Portsmouth to the Riverside on Saturday for a game with importance at both...
Millwall midfielder Luke Cundle up for goal of the month
LUKE Cundle has been nominated for the March goal of the month award for his clever finish against Blackburn Rovers on March 14. With the game...
Stoke City injury news vs Blackburn as midfielder ruled out for rest of season
Team news from the bet365 Stadium as Stoke City prepare to take on Blackburn Rovers in the Championship
Dolan ready for Barcelona as he opens up on life at Espanyol
When Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford walk out as the Barcelona derby returns to Camp Nou on Saturday evening, there will be another winger looking...
Blackburn Rovers injury update regarding Augustus Kargbo emerges
Blackburn Rovers signed the player back in January 2025 but he has struggled for minutes this season due to injury.
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U21: Chelsea Preview
A West London derby closes out the PL2 season on Friday night, as Fulham Under-21s host Chelsea at Motspur Park.
The game holds significance for...
Stoke vs Blackburn - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
My Story: Tarkowski Reveals Unique Journey To Premier League Football
James Tarkowski, by his own admission, was a late developer. A leg break as a teenager and slower physical growth than his peers led to him leaving...
QPR transfer stance on soon-to-be free agent clarified
QPR have been linked with a swoop for the player this summer along with the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday and Celtic.
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Former Stoke City boss faces 'huge ask' due to Arsenal defeat dominoes
Michael O'Neill returns to Stoke City as Blackburn Rovers boss this weekend tasked with keeping his side out of the relegation zone
West Brom: James Morrison reshapes Callum Styles as new lease of life given vs Blackburn Rovers
West Bromwich Albion‘s 0-0 draw against Blackburn Rovers was incredibly frustrating, but one positive to take was James Morrison‘s decision to play...
Leicester City, West Brom and Blackburn fixtures as relegation numbers take worrying turn for Foxes
Leicester City face Blackburn at Ewood Park on the final day of the season in what is shaping up to be a dramatic finale
Madrid and Bayern burn rubber in fast and furious show at Bernabéu
While Arsenal were busy Arsenaling their way to a worthy but dull Bigger Cup quarter-final first leg win at Sporting on Tuesday, the players of...
Albion Away | 7,500 supporters back the Baggies at Blackburn Rovers
Albion Away | 7,500 supporters back the Baggies at Blackburn Rovers
Gez Mulholland
08/Apr/2026 - 15:47
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The expert view on Rovers' accounts and importance of Championship survival
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire breaks down Rovers' latest accounts and why it is so important to stay in the Championship
Stoke City injury news ahead of Blackburn Rovers clash
Injury latest as Robert Bozenik and Viktor Johansson get closer to returns from shoulder surgery
Ousmane Diakite is West Brom’s new midfield general as he sets tone in survival fight
Ousmane Diakite delivered yet another impressive performance in West Bromwich Albion‘s dire 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers on Easter Monday. In a...
Unequivocal Blackburn verdict on Michael O'Neill ahead of Stoke City reunion
Michael O'Neill returns to the bet365 Stadium to take on Stoke City as Blackburn Rovers manager with questions about what he will do this summer
Blackburn Rovers will hope to avoid repeat of 2023 saga as interest grows in new star: Opinion
Ashley Phillips emerged as a big prospect at Blackburn Rovers but swiftly left - the same scenario must be avoided with Tom Atcheson.
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Which team has gone furthest in Europe while being relegated in the same season? | The Knowledge
Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetingsMail us with your questions and answers“What's the furthest...
Report: Man United join European race for 19-year-old defensive gem
Blackburn Rovers’ promising young defender Tom Atcheson is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after teenage talents in British football, with...
NOSTALGIA: City fail in Oates gamble before Bradford native gets American title
GRAHAM Oates was many things during his career in football, but the Bradford native was not a striker, as Bryan Edwards found out in April 1972.
Celtic Keeping Tabs On This Dundee Custodian: Why They Must Bring Him To Parkhead
If a recent transfer update from Pete O’Rourke is believed to be true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on Jon McCracken ahead of a potential summer...
Josh Griffiths’ West Brom contract examined after Blackburn axe
Josh Griffiths was dropped in West Bromwich Albion‘s 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers on Easter Monday. The 24-year-old started the 2-2 draw with...
Celtic 'assessing' Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers and QPR-linked Dundee star Jon McCracken
Scottish giants Celtic are reportedly assessing Sheffield Wednesday-linked Dundee goalkeeper Jon McCracken.
Charlie Taylor banked encouraging performance vs Blackburn on reintroduction to West Brom XI
Charlie Taylor put in a strong performance for West Bromwich Albion against Blackburn, in what was his first start since 28 February. The...
Albion’s Second Tier Season Comparison – 41 games
A battling goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers was good enough for Albion apace with all their relegation rivals and tick one more game off. With...
New interest in Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers, QPR transfer target as contract winds down
Sheffield Wednesday are among the clubs to have eyed 'keeper Jon McCracken, but he now has new interest.
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“Didn’t put a foot wrong”: Blackburn Rovers man hailed by reporter after West Brom draw
Blackburn Rovers secured a 0-0 draw at home against West Brom on Easter Monday in their latest Championship outing.
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Michael O’Neill issues injury update on Blackburn Rovers favourite after withdrawal from West Brom stalemate
Scott Wharton withdrew from Blackburn Rovers' draw with West Brom at half time, but it appears there isn't concern over an injury.
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Morrison must drop West Brom star who made just six passes vs Blackburn
West Bromwich Albion were held to a 0-0 draw against Blackburn Rovers.
Daryl Dike will be licking his lips after Josh Maja showing in Blackburn vs West Brom
Daryl Dike will be encouraged after Josh Maja‘s performance in West Bromwich Albion‘s 0-0 draw with Blackburn. The Baggies lacked firepower at...
Match Highlights | Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Albion
Match Highlights | Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Albion
Joe.shepherd+w…
07/Apr/2026 - 00:00
Highlights
Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Championship Defender: One For The Future?
In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson. It has been...
Jayson Molumby | Blackburn Rovers point a 'fair' one
Jayson Molumby | Blackburn Rovers point a 'fair' one
Gez Mulholland
06/Apr/2026 - 17:53
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James Morrison doesn’t trust West Brom squad depth, draw with Blackburn proved it
West Bromwich Albion keep motoring on in their Championship survival bid, but James Morrison‘s hesitation to use his full squad against Blackburn...
James Morrison on ‘battling’ Blackburn point
James Morrison on ‘battling’ Blackburn point
Louis Bent
06/Apr/2026 - 17:44
Interviews
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Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Albion
Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Albion
Sean Watts
06/Apr/2026 - 16:53
Match Reports
West Brom player ratings vs Blackburn – Nat Phillips on top form as Aune Heggebo frustrates
West Bromwich Albion escaped with a 0-0 draw at Blackburn Rovers on Easter Monday. James Morrison made two changes to his side, with Max...
Manchester United join clubs tracking Blackburn teenager
Manchester United have joined the list of clubs tracking Blackburn Rovers centre-back Tom Atcheson. The 19-year-old has made eight appearances in...
Championship, Chelsea v Tottenham in Women's FA Cup, and more: football – live
Lincoln could be promoted from League OneLive scores | Martin Ho interview | Talking pointsChampionship fixtures (3pm unless stated)Blackburn v....
Blackburn vs West Brom preview: Team news, expected lineups and prediction in Championship showdown
West Bromwich Albion return to Championship action when they visit Blackburn at Ewood Park on Easter Monday. The Baggies drew 2-2 with Wrexham on...
Man United among several Premier League clubs keen on Blackburn sensation Atcheson
Man United are reportedly one of several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Blackburn youngster Tom Atcheson.
Latest 2025-26 Championship relegation odds - with new Portsmouth, Blackburn Rovers and West Brom rank
Pompey sit one point above the Championship relegation zone as the race for survival intensifies.
West Brom set to miss out on 14-year first as supercomputer predicts result vs Blackburn
West Bromwich Albion are back in action already when they travel to face Blackburn in the Championship on Easter Monday. The Baggies won...
Saints confirm new date and kick-off time for rescheduled Blackburn fixture
Due to reaching the FA Cup semi-final, Southampton FC will now host Blackburn Rovers in their Championship clash on Tuesday, April 14, at 8pm.
Michael O'Neill responds to 'hard to believe accusations' with 'it's their own fault' rivals assessment
Michael O’Neill admits he found recent “noise” surrounding his dual role as Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager “hard to believe” – and...
Fresh update regarding Blackburn Rovers' hopes of keeping Michael O’Neill
Michael O'Neill's future is a major talking point at Blackburn Rovers, but according to new reports the club are set to make their move.
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Blackburn Rovers 'willing to pay £250k compensation' to keep Michael O'Neill with 'three-year deal ready'
Blackburn Rovers are reportedly “willing to pay” compensation required to the Irish FA – a figure “around £250,000” – to secure Michael O’Neill’s...
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba axed as James Morrison takes risk – West Brom predicted XI vs Blackburn
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba could be dropped by James Morrison when West Bromwich Albion face Blackburn at Ewood Park on Easter Monday. West Brom drew...
Premier League and European interest emerges in Blackburn Rovers star
Blackburn Rovers have had some top talent come through their academy, and a new homegrown star is attracting top-level interest.
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United eyeing highly-rated 19-yo defender likened to former Old Trafford star - report
Manchester United step up their pursuit of emerging Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson, with top clubs at home and abroad also interested.
The...
Man United join intense seven-club PL battle for 19-year-old defensive prodigy
Manchester United are keeping tabs on the talented young Blackburn Rovers defender, Tom Atcheson. The 19-year-old is highly rated across England,...
Portsmouth dressing room sends defiant survival message as relegation battle intensifies with Leicester City, Oxford United & Co
Pompey remain one point above the relegation zone following Friday's 1-1 draw against Norwich City.
Tottenham Transfer News: Strong Interest In This 19-Year-Old Defender
Tottenham Transfer News: Graeme Bailey and TEAMtalk report that Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their scouting of Blackburn Rovers youngster Tom...
O'NEILL'S DUAL ROLE CAUSES EFL RUMPUS
By Chris Dunlavy Keeper Belshaw is loving life tied up with Notts Magloire goes from Non-League to Cup quarters FRUSTRATED Portsmouth boss John...
IT'S TIME TO BLOW WHISTLE ON DUAL ROLES…
Chris Duinlavy MICHAEL O’Neill was always asking for trouble when he took on a dual management role with Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers....
West Brom and Blackburn’s Championship head-to-head record ahead of relegation six-pointer
West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers both share four wins against one another across their all-time Championship meetings. James Morrison‘s...
Sunderland join race for "big" Blackburn Rovers player wanted by Newcastle and Everton
Sunderland are in the race to sign a 'big' Blackburn Rovers player who's also attracting interest from rivals Newcastle United and Everton.
Blackburn vs West Brom - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible...
Report: Man Utd now looking to sign the next Adam Wharton this summer from the Championship
Manchester United are now considering a move to sign Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson this summer in a move that could see Ineos avoid the...
'It's your own fault' - Blackburn Rovers boss Michael O'Neill delivers blunt message to Portsmouth, Oxford and Leicester
Michael O’Neill has come out fighting after ‘one or more’ Championship clubs questioned his integrity during the international break
Davies must bench Birmingham City flop who had fewer touches than Beadle
Chris Davies must finally drop this Birmingham City flop who had fewer touches than James Beadle against Blackburn Rovers.
Man Utd, Tottenham circle for Blackburn's 'new Phil Jones'
Blackburn have a fantastic new talent on their hands, with Man Utd, Spurs and Dortmund among the clubs lurking.
Blackburn Rovers vs Albion | Match Pack
Blackburn Rovers vs Albion | Match Pack
Gez Mulholland
04/Apr/2026 - 11:00
Match Previews
“Not out the woods yet”: Blackburn Rovers vs West Brom predictions
The72's writers offer their Blackburn Rovers vs West Brom predictions ahead of the Championship clash on Easter Monday.
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Chris Davies is fighting his biggest Birmingham City battle and can’t ignore August Priske
Birmingham City talking points after Chris Davies' men were beaten by Blackburn Rovers on Good Friday
Chris Davies gave order to Birmingham City players before they faced fury
Birmingham City were beaten 1-0 by Blackburn Rovers at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park
Cantwell eases Blackburn relegation fears with winner at Birmingham
Captain Todd Cantwell’s strike secured three vital points for Blackburn in their quest for Sky Bet Championship survival as they edged past...
Birmingham City player ratings vs Blackburn: Todd Cantwell inflicts more pain on Chris Davies
Todd Cantwell scored the only goal of the game as Blackburn Rovers defeated Birmingham City at St Andrew's
Match Review: Boro 1 Millwall 2
FixturesMiddlesbrough Vs. Millwall - Fri, Apr 03 2026, 12:30Boro suffered a Good Friday defeat as Millwall came from behind to win at the...
Birmingham City vs Blackburn live team news and score updates from St Andrew's
Birmingham City host Blackburn Rovers at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Good Friday (3pm)
Sunderland Under-21s get Stadium of Light semi-final date which impacts Durham Challenge Cup final
Graeme Murty's Sunderland Under-21s are targeting silverware this season after progressing to the last four of the Premier League Cup.
How Portsmouth’s £831k agent fee spend ranks against Championship rivals Sheffield United, Birmingham City & Co
Pompey recruited 18 new players between February 2025 and February 2026.
Oxford United boss tight-lipped on Blackburn manager 'conflict of interest'
Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield gave little away when asked about the recent row surrounding Blackburn Rovers and Northern Ireland manager Michael...
Michael O'Neill has already seen Nathan Redmond's true colours ahead of Birmingham City clash
Nathan Redmond has signed a short-term deal with Blackburn and his first game for his new club should come against his first
Southampton v United Women – preview
FixturesSouthampton FC Women Vs. Sheffield United Women - Fri, Apr 3rd 2026, 12:30Sheffield United Women return to action on Good Friday against...
Barnsley among clubs eyeing 18-year-old defender after Blackburn Rovers trial stint
Idreess Namisi has impressed with non-league side Brightlingsea Regent, and Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley have taken note.
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'It was nonsense': Michael O'Neill hits back at 'ill-informed' opinions after Blackburn Rovers return
Michael O’Neill has labelled concerns from rival Championship clubs that him managing both Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers is a conflict of...
The Opposition: Millwall
FixturesMiddlesbrough Vs. Millwall - Fri, Apr 03 2026, 12:30Boro return to action on Good Friday when Kim Hellberg's side take on fourth-placed...
Portsmouth boss blasts EFL over Michael O'Neill 'problem' amid claims 'nobody scrutinised it enough'
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho claims the English Football League “have a lot to answer for” after allowing Michael O’Neill to combine roles as both...
