Leeds United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Referee David Richardson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Oct | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Leeds United FC launch into their encounter with Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 5' Blackburn Rovers FC have won 469 goals from 382 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Blackburn Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Blackburn Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' GOAL! Patrick Bamford scores on 30.
- 35' What composure from Jack Harrison! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 40' Magnificent from Derrick Williams! That is 8 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' Kalvin Phillips has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 54' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Derrick Williams.
- 59' Leeds United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danny Graham is hanging Adam Armstrong on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' The 35-year-old Corry Evans has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 69' Fresh legs for Blackburn Rovers FC! John Buckley comes on to replace Lewis Holtby.
- 72' Time for substitution for Leeds United AFC. Liam Cooper is replaced by Gaetano Berardi.
- 75' John Buckley catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Kalvin Phillips argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' Leeds United AFC ring the changes. Helder Costa has done his job and it is now time for Pablo Hernandez to step up.
- 86' Adam Armstrong is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackburn Rovers FC so far.
- 90' Another substitution for Leeds United AFC to replace Jack Harrison by Leif Davis on 90 minute.
- Blackburn Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Leeds United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Helder Costa ↓ Pablo Hernandez 81'
-
6
Liam Cooper C ↓ Gaetano Berardi 72'
- 2
- 23
- 15
- 11
-
22
Jack Harrison ↓ Leif Davis 90'
- 9
- 43
- 13
- 5
Bench
- 3
-
28
Gaetano Berardi ↑ 72'
-
19
Pablo Hernandez ↑ 81'
- 47
- 1
- 36
-
40
Leif Davis ↑ 90'
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↓ Corry Evans 69'
- 19
- 2
- 3
- 27
- 31
- 23
-
7
Adam Armstrong ↓ Danny Graham 60'
- 1
-
22
Lewis Holtby ↓ John Buckley 69'
Bench
- 4
- 13
- 17
-
29
Corry Evans ↑ 69'
-
10
Danny Graham ↑ 60'
- 8
-
39
John Buckley ↑ 69'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Mateusz Klich | 2 |
| Derrick Williams | 2 |
| Charlie Mulgrew | 2 |
| Adam Armstrong | 1 |
| Kalvin Phillips | 1 |
| Daniel James | 1 |
| Darragh Lenihan | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
2019-11-09
Leeds United FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-11-02
Leeds United FC
2–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2019-10-26
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Leeds United FC
D
2019-10-22
Preston North End FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
2019-10-19
Leeds United FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2019-10-05
Millwall FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
L
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2019-11-09
Leeds United FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-11-02
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2019-10-26
Preston North End FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-10-22
Birmingham City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-10-19
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2019-10-05
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
47%
Leeds United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

