Blackburn Rovers FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Blackburn Rovers FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Championship at Ewood Park.
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 46 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 May | Birmingham City FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 01 May | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Aug | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 May | Leeds United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 May | West Ham United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackburn Rovers FC | West Bromwich Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #21 |
| 52 | Points | 51 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 13 / 13 / 20 | W / D / L | 13 / 14 / 19 |
| 42 | Scored | 48 |
| 56 | Conceded | 58 |
| -14 | GD | -10 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 28% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackburn Rovers FC are 20th (52 pts). West Bromwich Albion FC are 21st (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Ewood Park!
- 1' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alex Mowatt makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 6' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 18' Jake Livermore picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 23' Daniel Ayala is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackburn Rovers FC tonight.
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackburn Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Darragh Lenihan, as he is very good at scoring at Ewood Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 38' 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.
- 42' The West Bromwich Albion FC bench stirs into life. Matt Clarke is withdrawn and Semi Ajayi gets his opportunity.
- 47' Hayden Carter needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 48' GOAL! Matt Phillips scores on 45.
- 49' Matt Phillips has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 51' Ben Brereton makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Blackburn Rovers FC are in front.
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Ben Brereton makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 52.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' Lewis Travis picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' Time for substitution for West Bromwich Albion FC. Matt Phillips is replaced by Grady Diangana.
- 67' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Davenport is hanging Leighton Clarkson on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Darnell Furlong has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 378 appearances.
- 73' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. John Buckley departs to be replaced by Tyrhys Dolan.
- 78' Joe Rothwell makes way for Harry Chapman at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 81' A moment of madness from Darnell Furlong on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. West Bromwich Albion FC will be frustrated.
- 86' 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 Dara O'Shea suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Rayhaan Tulloch gets the nod from West Bromwich Albion FC. He replaces Karlan Ahearne-Grant and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 5
- 27
- 26
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↓ Harry Chapman 78'
- 22
- 3
- 1
-
21
John Buckley ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 73'
- 19
- 24
Bench
-
17
Harry Chapman ↑ 78'
-
6
Jacob Davenport ↑ 67'
- 14
- 41
- 36
-
10
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 73'
- 33
Coach
Tony Mowbray
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Matt Clarke ↓ Semi Ajayi 42'
- 4
- 8
- 1
- 3
- 5
-
10
Matt Phillips ↓ Grady Diangana 62'
- 27
- 7
- 2
- 18
Bench
- 25
-
11
Grady Diangana ↑ 62'
- 20
-
6
Semi Ajayi ↑ 42'
- 21
-
28
Rayhaan Tulloch ↑ 90'
- 32
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben Brereton | 4 |
| Matt Phillips | 3 |
| Brandon Thomas-Asante | 2 |
| Grady Diangana | 2 |
| Makhtar Gueye | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 2 |
| Jake Livermore | 1 |
| Harry Leonard | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2021-08-21
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-08-18
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2021-08-14
Millwall FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2021-08-07
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2021-05-08
Blackburn Rovers FC
5–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-05-01
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2021-08-21
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2021-08-18
West Bromwich Albion FC
4–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-08-14
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–2
Luton Town FC
W
2021-08-06
AFC Bournemouth
2–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2021-05-23
Leeds United FC
3–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-05-19
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–3
West Ham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackburn Rovers FC or West Bromwich Albion FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
62%
Blackburn Rovers FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC
| Handicap | Blackburn Rovers FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.