Blackburn Rovers FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackburn Rovers FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Ewood Park.
- Blackburn Rovers FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Davies (England)
- Assistant 1 Graham Kane
- Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Derby County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Bristol City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Blackburn Rovers FC | Stoke City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #3 |
| 21 | Points | 29 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 6 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 9 / 2 / 4 |
| 22 | Scored | 24 |
| 23 | Conceded | 18 |
| -1 | GD | +6 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.93 |
| 40% | Win % | 60% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC are 13th (21 pts). Stoke City FC are 3rd (29 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
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
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 |
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackburn Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Stoke City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Niall Ennis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' It looks surprising Stoke City FC does not make any changes. Ben Gibson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Enda Stevens is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stoke City FC so far.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackburn Rovers FC and Stoke City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Viktor Johansson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Stoke City FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 40' Stoke City FC come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' Stoke City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' Lewis Travis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 68 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' The Stoke City FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Koumas is withdrawn and Tatsuki Seko gets his opportunity.
- 57' Goal! Million Manhoef scores his 25 goal in 282 matches.
- 62' The 31-year-old Michael Rose has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Tyrhys Dolan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Hedges at the 65 minute mark.
- 67' Wouter Burger is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 72' Stoke City FC have won 422 goals from 395 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 77' That looks like a foul for a card for Tyrhys Dolan.
- 77' Makhtar Gueye is replacing Yuki Ohashi for the Blackburn Rovers FC side.
- 78' Another substitution for Stoke City FC to replace Andrew Moran by Michael Rose on 78 minute.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Junior Tchamadeu argues furiously but the card stands.
- 84' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 84 minute. Lewis Travis leaves to be changed by Harry Leonard.
- 85' Thomas Cannon adds to his 3 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 88' Joon-ho Bae makes way for Eric Bocat at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stoke City FC.
- 0-2 the final result. Blackburn Rovers FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 1
-
19
Ryan Hedges ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 65'
- 8
- 15
-
27
Lewis Travis ↓ Harry Leonard 84'
- 5
- 3
-
23
Yuki Ohashi ↓ Makhtar Gueye 77'
- 6
Bench
- 4
- 11
-
9
Makhtar Gueye ↑ 77'
- 21
-
10
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 65'
- 12
-
20
Harry Leonard ↑ 84'
- 32
- 40
Coach
John Eustace
Stoke City FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 23
- 3
- 6
- 1
-
42
Million Manhoef ↓ Andre Vidigal 88'
- 22
- 26
-
24
Andrew Moran ↓ Michael Rose 78'
-
9
Thomas Cannon ↓ Niall Ennis 88'
-
10
Joon-ho Bae ↓ Eric Bocat 88'
-
11
Lewis Koumas ↓ Tatsuki Seko 56'
Bench
- 15
- 13
-
7
Andre Vidigal ↑ 88'
-
14
Niall Ennis ↑ 88'
-
5
Michael Rose ↑ 78'
-
17
Eric Bocat ↑ 88'
-
12
Tatsuki Seko ↑ 56'
- 37
- 41
Coach
Chicho Pelach
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ki-Jana Hoever | 3 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 2 |
| Lewis Baker | 2 |
Head to Head
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2024-11-06
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–2
Stoke City FC
L
2024-11-02
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2024-10-26
Watford FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2024-10-23
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2024-10-19
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
W
2024-10-05
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackburn Rovers FC or Stoke City FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
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 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Stoke City FC
70%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Stoke City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
9.9%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC
| Handicap | Blackburn Rovers FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

