Sunday , 16 August 2026

Burnley FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Burnley FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Blackburn Rovers FC
Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 11:30 UTC Turf Moor 21,042 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lyle Foster 10' 1–0
1–1 23' Andreas Weimann
Y 31' Makhtar Gueye
Y 34' Lewis Travis
Hannibal Mejbri 42' Y
Y 49' Callum Brittain
Y 53' Hayden Carter
YR 57' Makhtar Gueye
Y 66' Ryan Hedges
Luca Koleosho 67' Y
Lyle Foster 76' Y
Y 90' Aynsley Pears
CJ Egan-Riley 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Burnley FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Turf Moor.

Match Details

  • Referee Tony Harrington
  • Assistant 1 Derek Eaton
  • Assistant 2

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 Watford FC 0 0
13 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
14 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
16 Burnley FC 0 0
17 West Ham United FC 0 0
18 Birmingham City FC 0 0
19 Sheffield United FC 0 0
20 Wrexham AFC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 Southampton 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
Burnley FC 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Blackburn Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-31 Burnley FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC 2023-04-25 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Burnley FC 2022-11-13 Burnley FC 3–0 Blackburn Rovers FC

Recent Form

Burnley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–1 D
24 Aug Sunderland AFC A 0–1 L
17 Aug Cardiff City FC H 5–0 W
12 Aug Luton Town FC A 4–1 W
19 May Nottingham Forest FC H 1–2 L
11 May Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–2 L
Blackburn Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Burnley FC A 1–1 D
24 Aug Oxford United FC H 2–1 W
17 Aug Norwich City FC A 2–2 D
09 Aug Derby County FC H 4–2 W
04 May Leicester City FC A 2–0 W
27 Apr Coventry City FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Burnley FC Blackburn Rovers FC
#16 Position #6
0 Points 1
0 Played 1
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
0 Scored 2
0 Conceded 2
+0 GD +0
– PPG 1.00
– Win % 0%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Burnley FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season

Burnley FC are 16th (0 pts). Blackburn Rovers FC are 6th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Burnley FC to score. At the same time, Blackburn Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Burnley FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Blackburn Rovers FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 10' The South Africa Lyle Foster breaks the deadlock on 10 minutes. 1-0!
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 23' The Austria Andreas Weimann breaks the deadlock on 23 minutes. 1-1!
  • 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Pires, as he is very good at scoring at Turf Moor with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Makhtar Gueye.
  • 34' Poor challenge from Lewis Travis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 39' Burnley FC have won 404 goals from 342 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 42' The referee calls foul for Hannibal Mejbri. He receives a card.
  • 47' Lewis Baker needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 49' It’s a booking for Blackburn Rovers FC player. Callum Brittain gets a card.
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Hayden Carter on 53 minutes.
  • 57' That is a card for Blackburn Rovers FC. Makhtar Gueye will be fuming at that decision.
  • 62' Burnley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Andreas Weimann as he leaves the pitch. Yuki Ohashi steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 66' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ryan Hedges on 66 minutes.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Luca Koleosho on 67 minutes earns him a card. Burnley FC will be frustrated.
  • 71' The whistle greets Hannibal Mejbri as he departs to be replaced by Jeremy Sarmiento.
  • 73' Lewis Baker gets the nod from Blackburn Rovers FC. He replaces Ryan Hedges and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' It’s a booking for Burnley FC player. Lyle Foster gets a card.
  • 80' Burnley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Benson Manuel is hanging Luca Koleosho on the field on 80 minute.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for CJ Egan-Riley. He replaces Maxime Esteve on 83 minute.
  • 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 89' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 89 minute. Callum Brittain leaves to be changed by Leo Duru.
  • 90' Aynsley Pears catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Burnley FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ashley Barnes 2
Anass Zaroury 1
Benson Manuel 1
Andreas Weimann 1
Lyle Foster 1
Zian Flemming 1

Head to Head

2024-08-31 Burnley FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC 2023-04-25 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Burnley FC 2022-11-13 Burnley FC 3–0 Blackburn Rovers FC

Burnley FC Form

2024-08-31 Burnley FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2024-08-24 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Burnley FC L 2024-08-17 Burnley FC 5–0 Cardiff City FC W 2024-08-12 Luton Town FC 1–4 Burnley FC W 2024-05-19 Burnley FC 1–2 Nottingham Forest FC L 2024-05-11 Tottenham Hotspur FC 2–1 Burnley FC L

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2024-08-31 Burnley FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2024-08-24 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 Oxford United FC W 2024-08-17 Norwich City FC 2–2 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2024-08-09 Blackburn Rovers FC 4–2 Derby County FC W 2024-05-04 Leicester City FC 0–2 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2024-04-27 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–0 Coventry City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.87 Burnley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + Burnley FC or Draw 80%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Burnley FC43% Draw37% Blackburn Rovers FC20%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes24% 0% No76%
Avg goals/match: 1.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 39%
61%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Burnley FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
57%
Burnley FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Burnley FC25% Draw65% Blackburn Rovers FC10%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
28.9%
1 – 0
21.4%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 2
2.5%
0 – 2
2.5%
3 – 1
1.5%
2 – 2
1.3%
4 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Burnley FC

Handicap Burnley FC covers Push Blackburn Rovers FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 11% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 27% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 13% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
63% ✗
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓

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