Sunday , 16 August 2026

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Blackburn Rovers FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Sat 9 Dec 2023 · 12:30 UTC Ewood Park HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 27' Daniel James
0–2 75' Crysencio Summerville
Andrew Moran 18' Y
Y 63' Archie Gray
Adam Wharton 65' Y
Hayden Carter 79' Y
Y 85' Ethan Ampadu

Overview

Match Preview

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Ewood Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Matt Donohue
  • Assistant 1 Richard Wild
  • Assistant 2 Alex James (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

3
1
4
Blackburn Rovers FC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–2 Leeds United FC 2020-07-04 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–3 Leeds United FC 2019-11-09 Leeds United FC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC 2018-12-26 Leeds United FC 3–2 Blackburn Rovers FC 2018-10-20 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

Blackburn Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Leeds United FC H 0–2 L
02 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–3 L
29 Nov Birmingham City FC H 4–2 W
25 Nov Stoke City FC A 3–0 W
10 Nov Preston North End FC H 1–2 L
05 Nov Norwich City FC A 3–1 W
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC A 2–0 W
02 Dec Middlesbrough FC H 3–2 W
29 Nov Swansea City AFC H 3–1 W
24 Nov Rotherham United FC A 1–1 D
11 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
03 Nov Leicester City FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers FC face off against Leeds United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Byram made 372 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackburn Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 18' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andrew Moran.
  • 23' Illan Meslier has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 27' What composure from Daniel James! The Wales international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 32' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mateo Fernandez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 37' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 42' Leeds United FC have won 532 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Harry Leonard departs to be replaced by Arnor Sigurdsson.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Dahl Tomasson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackburn Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 63' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Archie Gray.
  • 65' Adam Wharton picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 69' Wilfried Gnonto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel James at the 69 minute mark.
  • 70' The whistle greets Sam Byram as he departs to be replaced by Djed Spence.
  • 75' A goal from the Netherlands international Crysencio Summerville! He fires home on 75 to make it 0-2!
  • 79' The referee has no hesitation. Hayden Carter is booked for Blackburn Rovers FC — Yellow card on 79.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. James Hill is replaced by Niall Ennis on 80 minute.
  • 83' A change in the Leeds United FC ranks — Crysencio Summerville exits the field as Jaidon Anthony enters on 83.
  • 84' Dilan Markanday has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrew Moran on 84 minute.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for Ethan Ampadu. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ethan Ampadu.
  • 90' Ilia Gruev gets the nod from Leeds United FC. He replaces Joel Piroe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Dahl Tomasson

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mateusz Klich 2
Derrick Williams 2
Charlie Mulgrew 2
Patrick Bamford 2
Todd Cantwell 1
Danny Batth 1
Pascal Struijk 1
Kemar Roofe 1

Head to Head

2023-12-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–2 Leeds United FC 2020-07-04 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–3 Leeds United FC 2019-11-09 Leeds United FC 2–1 Blackburn Rovers FC 2018-12-26 Leeds United FC 3–2 Blackburn Rovers FC 2018-10-20 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Leeds United FC

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2023-12-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–2 Leeds United FC L 2023-12-02 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2023-11-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 4–2 Birmingham City FC W 2023-11-25 Stoke City FC 0–3 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2023-11-10 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–2 Preston North End FC L 2023-11-05 Norwich City FC 1–3 Blackburn Rovers FC W

Leeds United FC Form

2023-12-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–2 Leeds United FC W 2023-12-02 Leeds United FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-11-29 Leeds United FC 3–1 Swansea City AFC W 2023-11-24 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Leeds United FC D 2023-11-11 Leeds United FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2023-11-03 Leicester City FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.18 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Blackburn Rovers FC or Leeds United FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC28% Draw28% Leeds United FC44%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Leeds United FC
72%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Leeds United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackburn Rovers FC22% Draw47% Leeds United FC31%
Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap Blackburn Rovers FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

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