Blackburn Rovers FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackburn Rovers FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship .
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Philip Dermott
- Referee James Mainwaring
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Stoke City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Sep | Derby County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Brentford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Preston North End FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackburn Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Leeds United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' The deadlock is broken! Danny Graham gets on the scoresheet on 2 minutes.
- 7' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 12' Leeds United FC have won 532 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' Blackburn Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Amari'i Bell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Bielsa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' What a strike from Mateusz Klich! The score is 1-1.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Mateusz Klich gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Richard Smallwood.
- 52' Tyler Roberts has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact .
- 58' Blackburn Rovers FC make a change. Richard Smallwood trudges off to be replaced by Jack Rodwell on 58 minutes.
- 63' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 63 minute. Danny Graham leaves to be changed by Ben Brereton.
- 68' Leeds United AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 68.
- 69' Craig Conway is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harrison Reed at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' What composure from Darragh Lenihan! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 70' Leeds United AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pablo Hernandez is hanging Kemar Roofe on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Blackburn Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leeds United FC's shape.
- 76' Jack Clarke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stuart Dallas on 76 minute.
- 81' Blackburn Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 81.
- 86' Corry Evans was booked on 86.
- 86' Jamie Shackleton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gaetano Berardi on 86 minute.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jack Rodwell on 87 minutes.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateusz Klich on 90.
- Another three points for Blackburn Rovers FC.
Lineups
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Harrison Reed ↓ Craig Conway 69'
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 29
- 26
- 31
- 6
- 23
-
10
Danny Graham ↓ Ben Brereton 63'
- 7
Bench
-
5
Jack Rodwell ↑ 58'
- 45
- 13
- 3
-
32
Craig Conway ↑ 69'
- 8
-
19
Ben Brereton ↑ 63'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 10
- 23
-
15
Stuart Dallas ↓ Jack Clarke 76'
-
7
Kemar Roofe ↓ Pablo Hernandez 70'
- 14
- 11
- 43
Bench
- 20
-
19
Pablo Hernandez ↑ 70'
-
47
Jack Clarke ↑ 76'
- 4
- 34
- 27
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 86'
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Mateusz Klich | 2 |
| Derrick Williams | 2 |
| Charlie Mulgrew | 2 |
| Jack Harrison | 1 |
| Adam Armstrong | 1 |
| Kalvin Phillips | 1 |
| Daniel James | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2018-10-20
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
W
2018-10-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2018-10-03
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2018-09-29
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2018-09-22
Stoke City FC
2–3
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2018-09-18
Derby County FC
0–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
Leeds United FC Form
2018-10-20
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
2018-10-06
Leeds United FC
1–1
Brentford FC
D
2018-10-02
Hull City AFC
0–1
Leeds United FC
W
2018-09-28
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2018-09-22
Leeds United FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2018-09-18
Leeds United FC
3–0
Preston North End FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Leeds United FC
53%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Leeds United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC
| Handicap | Blackburn Rovers FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.