Blackburn Rovers FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Blackburn Rovers FC

4 – 2

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Derby County FC

Fri 9 Aug 2024 · 19:00 UTC Ewood Park 17,975 HT 45' · FT 45'

Tyrhys Dolan 19' 1–0

1–1 67' Curtis Nelson

Andreas Weimann 72' 2–1

Samuel Szmodics 76' 3–1

Yuki Ohashi 84' 4–1

4–2 88' Kane Wilson

Y 11' Thomas Barkhuizen

Y 82' James Collins

Tyrhys Dolan 87' Y

Y 90' Eiran Cashin

Overview

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Blackburn Rovers FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at Ewood Park.

Blackburn Rovers FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Derby County FC 15 games · 10 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Josh Smith (England)
Assistant 1 Sam Lewis (England)
Assistant 2

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Blackburn Rovers FC 12 games · Avg 3.0 goals Derby County FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-08-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 4–2 Derby County FC 2022-03-15 Blackburn Rovers FC 3–1 Derby County FC 2021-10-30 Derby County FC 1–2 Blackburn Rovers FC 2021-04-16 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Derby County FC 2020-09-26 Derby County FC 0–4 Blackburn Rovers FC

Recent Form

Blackburn Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Aug	Derby County FC	H	4–2	W
04 May	Leicester City FC	A	2–0	W
27 Apr	Coventry City FC	H	0–0	D
21 Apr	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	1–3	L
13 Apr	Leeds United FC	A	1–0	W
10 Apr	Bristol City FC	A	0–5	L

Derby County FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
09 Aug	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	2–4	L
27 Apr	Carlisle United FC	H	2–0	W
20 Apr	Cambridge United FC	A	1–0	W
13 Apr	Leyton Orient FC	H	3–0	W
10 Apr	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	0–0	D
02 Apr	Portsmouth FC	A	2–2	D

Season Stats

Blackburn Rovers FC		Derby County FC
#13	Position	#23
21	Points	10
15	Played	15
6 / 3 / 6	W / D / L	2 / 4 / 9
22	Scored	14
23	Conceded	30
-1	GD	-16
1.40	PPG	0.67
40%	Win %	13%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

20% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

7% Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season

Blackburn Rovers FC are 13th (21 pts). Derby County FC are 23rd (10 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC

0-15

3/4

16-30

3/3

31-45

4/5

46-60

7/4

61-75

1/3

76+

3/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Derby County FC

0-15

1/5

16-30

3/6

31-45

2/7

46-60

3/1

61-75

1/4

76+

4/7

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC

Andri Gudjohnsen	10 G	1 A
Oladapo Afolayan	5 G	2 A
Todd Cantwell	2 G
Sean McLoughlin	1 G

Derby County FC

Bobby Clark	3 G	2 A
Samuel Szmodics	3 G	1 A
Carlton Morris	1 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Blackburn Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Derby County FC.
5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kayden Jackson, as he is very good at scoring at Ewood Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
11' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Thomas Barkhuizen on 11 minutes.
16' Callum Brittain is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackburn Rovers FC tonight.
19' GOAL! Tyrhys Dolan scores on 19.
24' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
29' Blackburn Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Blackburn Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
34' Derby County FC have won 466 goals from 400 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
39' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Derby County FC's compact 4-3-3.
44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
49' Blackburn Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Derby County FC backline.
54' A quiet spell here at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
64' Andreas Weimann gets the nod from Blackburn Rovers FC. He replaces Ryan Hedges and will look to change the dynamic.
65' The Blackburn Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Joe Rankin-Costello is withdrawn and Samuel Szmodics gets his opportunity.
66' James Collins is replacing Thomas Barkhuizen for the Derby County FC side.
67' Curtis Nelson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Derby County FC are in front.
72' Andreas Weimann does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackburn Rovers FC surge ahead!
73' The whistle greets Kenzo Goudmijn as he departs to be replaced by Ebou Adams.
76' What composure from Samuel Szmodics! The Ireland international strokes it home. 3-1.
81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
82' Controversy at the stadium! James Collins argues furiously but the card stands.
84' A stunning finish from Yuki Ohashi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tyrhys Dolan on 87.
87' Danny Batth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tyrhys Dolan on 87 minute.
88' Kane Wilson does the damage! The net is bulging and Derby County FC surge ahead!
90' It’s gonna be a card for Eiran Cashin.
90' Derby County FC ring the changes. Ben Osborn has done his job and it is now time for Liam Thompson to step up.
Game over. The scoreline of 4-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

2
Callum Brittain
1
Aynsley Pears
19
Ryan Hedges ↓ Andreas Weimann 64'
27
Lewis Travis
11
Joe Rankin-Costello ↓ Samuel Szmodics 65'
5
Dominic Hyam
3
Harry Pickering
9
Makhtar Gueye ↓ Yuki Ohashi 65'
6
Sondre Tronstad
17
Hayden Carter
10
Tyrhys Dolan ↓ Danny Batth 87'

Bench

Derby County FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

3
Craig Forsyth ↑ 90'
24
Ryan Nyambe
9
James Collins ↑ 66'
5
Sonny Bradley
32
Ebou Adams ↑ 73'
22
Tyrese Fornah ↑ 90'
16
Liam Thompson ↑ 90'
13
Rohan Luthra
39
Dajaune Brown

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Tyrhys Dolan	3
Bradley Johnson	2
Sam Gallagher	2
Harvey Elliot	2
Ben Brereton	2
Adam Armstrong	2
Chris Martin	2
Andreas Weimann	1

Head to Head

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2024-08-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 4–2 Derby County FC W 2024-05-04 Leicester City FC 0–2 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2024-04-27 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–0 Coventry City FC D 2024-04-21 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2024-04-13 Leeds United FC 0–1 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2024-04-10 Bristol City FC 5–0 Blackburn Rovers FC L

Derby County FC Form

2024-08-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 4–2 Derby County FC L 2024-04-27 Derby County FC 2–0 Carlisle United FC W 2024-04-20 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Derby County FC W 2024-04-13 Derby County FC 3–0 Leyton Orient FC W 2024-04-10 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Derby County FC D 2024-04-02 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Derby County FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

2.34 Blackburn Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.14 Derby County FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Blackburn Rovers FC to win 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Blackburn Rovers FC62% Draw21% Derby County FC17%

Actual: Blackburn Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.48

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	96%	4%
± 1.5	86%	14%
± 2.5	66%	34%
± 3.5	45%	55%
± 4.5	27%	73%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw

83%

Draw or Derby County FC

38%

Blackburn Rovers FC or Derby County FC

79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Blackburn Rovers FC46% Draw38% Derby County FC16%

Actual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted

4 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

9.3%

1 – 1

2 – 0

8.4%

3 – 1

7.2%

1 – 0

6.8%

3 – 0

6.4%

2 – 2

5.3%

1 – 2

4.6%

0 – 0

4.4%

4 – 1

4.3%

3 – 2

4.1%

4 – 0

3.7%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap	Blackburn Rovers FC covers	Push	Derby County FC covers
-2.5	23%	—	77%
-2	23%	19%	59%
-1.5	41%	—	59%
-1	41%	21%	37%
-0.5	63%	—	37%
+0.5	83%	—	17%
+1	83%	10%	7%
+1.5	93%	—	7%
+2	93%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

33% ✓

Derby County FC keeps clean sheet

11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.