Brentford FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Brentford FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Griffin Park.
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Tim Wood
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 28 Jan | Barnet FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 19 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 26 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 12 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Brentford FC launch into their encounter with Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 2' Magnificent from Bradley Dack! That is 44 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 7' GOAL! Danny Graham scores on 7. Assisted by Harrison Reed
- 12' Blackburn Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 13' What a strike from Said Benrahma! The score is 1-2.
- 18' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 28' A quiet spell here at Griffin Park. Brentford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 38' Brentford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackburn Rovers FC's shape.
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yoann Barbet.
- 46' A tactical swap from Brentford FC — Moses Odubajo on, Rico Henry off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Blackburn Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 52' Craig Conway is replacing Bradley Dack for the Blackburn Rovers FC side.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' Assisted by Said Benrahma with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ollie Watkins makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 62' Corry Evans makes way for Ben Brereton at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 67' 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.
- 71' Darragh Lenihan was booked on 71.
- 73' Sensational shot from Ollie Watkins. Brentford FC is back in the lead.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Brentford FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 79' What composure from Neal Maupay! The France international strokes it home. 4-2.
- 80' The Brentford FC manager makes a substitution. Said Benrahma departs to be replaced by Sergi Canos.
- 85' Josh McEachran is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kamohelo Mokotjo at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Sergi Canos gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Brentford FC 5-2 Blackburn Rovers FC.
Lineups
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Said Benrahma ↓ Sergi Canos 80'
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 29
-
3
Rico Henry ↓ Moses Odubajo 46'
- 19
- 12
- 9
- 11
- 26
Bench
- 28
-
10
Josh McEachran ↑ 85'
- 34
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 80'
- 14
-
2
Moses Odubajo ↑ 46'
- 24
Coach
Thomas Frank
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 4
- 1
- 27
- 17
-
29
Corry Evans ↓ Ben Brereton 62'
- 26
- 31
-
23
Bradley Dack ↓ Craig Conway 52'
-
10
Danny Graham ↓ Joe Nuttall 52'
- 7
Bench
- 13
- 3
-
32
Craig Conway ↑ 52'
- 6
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↑ 52'
- 8
-
19
Ben Brereton ↑ 62'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ollie Watkins | 3 |
| Said Benrahma | 2 |
| Sergi Canos | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 2 |
| Adam Armstrong | 2 |
| Ivan Toney | 2 |
| Kasey Palmer | 1 |
| Joe Rothwell | 1 |
Head to Head
Brentford FC Form
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2019-02-02
Brentford FC
5–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-01-26
Blackburn Rovers FC
3–0
Hull City AFC
W
2019-01-19
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-01-15
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–4
Newcastle United FC
L
2019-01-12
Millwall FC
0–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-01-05
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.06
Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brentford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Brentford FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
46%
Brentford FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Brentford FC
| Handicap | Brentford FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.