Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Sat 30 Nov 2024 · 13:30 UTC Ewood Park 21,492 HT 45' · FT 45'
Todd Cantwell pen 21' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Lewis Smith
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Hristo Karaivanov
5 games this season 🟨 1.8/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Leeds United FC H 1–0 W
27 Nov Middlesbrough FC A 1–0 W
09 Nov Cardiff City FC A 3–1 W
06 Nov Stoke City FC H 0–2 L
02 Nov Sheffield United FC H 0–2 L
26 Oct Watford FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov Luton Town FC H 3–0 W
24 Nov Swansea City AFC A 4–3 W
09 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC H 2–0 W
06 Nov Millwall FC A 0–1 L
02 Nov Plymouth Argyle FC H 3–0 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
–/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackburn Rovers FC
Oladapo Afolayan 3 G 2 A
Andri Gudjohnsen 3 G 1 A
Sean McLoughlin 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Blackburn Rovers FC welcome Leeds United FC for this crunch clash at Ewood Park.
  • 5' Pascal Struijk has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Eustace might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Leeds United FC have won 538 goals from 363 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 21' A stunning finish from Todd Cantwell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 23' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jayden Bogle on 23.
  • 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 33' Blackburn Rovers FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Leeds United FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackburn Rovers FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 48' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackburn Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lewis Travis on 54.
  • 59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 62' It’s gonna be a card for Tyrhys Dolan.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Makhtar Gueye. He replaces Yuki Ohashi on 63 minute.
  • 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
  • 69' Largie Ramazani is replacing Brenden Aaronson for the Leeds United FC side.
  • 72' The whistle greets Joel Piroe as he departs to be replaced by Patrick Bamford.
  • 73' Largie Ramazani catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 73.
  • 78' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yuki Ohashi made 418 appearances and scored 42 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 83' Mateo Fernandez is replacing Joe Rothwell for the Leeds United FC side.
  • 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Eustace will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 90' The Blackburn Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Todd Cantwell is withdrawn and Ryan Hedges gets his opportunity.
  • Blackburn Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Blackburn Rovers FC or Leeds United FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC38% Draw30% Leeds United FC32%
Actual: Blackburn Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Leeds United FC
62%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Leeds United FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackburn Rovers FC24% Draw51% Leeds United FC25%
Actual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap Blackburn Rovers FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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