Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Hillsborough Stadium.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Lee Betts
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 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sheffield Wednesday FC | Blackburn Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Position | #6 |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 46 | Played | 1 |
| 2 / 12 / 32 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 29 | Scored | 2 |
| 89 | Conceded | 2 |
| -60 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 4% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Sheffield Wednesday FC are 30th (0 pts). Blackburn Rovers FC are 6th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sheffield Wednesday FC and Blackburn Rovers FC get this one started.
- 5' 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 Barry Bannan suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Adam Reach has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sam Hutchinson.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' The 35-year-old Julian Borner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Moore might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Windass makes it 1-0.
- 40' Corry Evans catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Barry Douglas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 50' England international Sam Gallagher has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield Wednesday FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 67' Fresh legs for Blackburn Rovers FC! Stewart Downing comes on to replace Harvey Elliot.
- 68' Lewis Travis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Gallagher on 68 minute.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Rothwell on 73.
- 75' Sheffield Wednesday FC ring the changes. Jordan Rhodes has done his job and it is now time for Callum Paterson to step up.
- 80' Barry Bannan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
- 84' Joe Rothwell makes way for Tyrhys Dolan at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' Time for substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Julian Borner is replaced by Osaze Urhoghide.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Kadeem Harris ↓ Andre Green 75'
-
20
Jordan Rhodes ↓ Callum Paterson 75'
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 15
- 11
- 2
- 8
- 18
-
13
Julian Borner ↓ Osaze Urhoghide 90'
Bench
-
16
Andre Green ↑ 75'
-
19
Osaze Urhoghide ↑ 90'
-
5
Callum Paterson ↑ 75'
- 14
- 28
- 29
- 26
- 34
- 17
Coach
Darren Moore
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↓ Lewis Travis 68'
-
16
Harvey Elliot ↓ Stewart Downing 67'
-
19
Tom Trybull ↓ Ben Brereton 68'
- 15
-
29
Corry Evans ↓ John Buckley 68'
- 26
- 31
- 7
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 84'
- 1
- 22
Bench
- 13
- 4
-
6
Stewart Downing ↑ 67'
- 18
-
27
Lewis Travis ↑ 68'
- 17
-
20
Ben Brereton ↑ 68'
-
21
John Buckley ↑ 68'
-
39
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 84'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Windass | 3 |
| Danny Graham | 3 |
| Marvin Johnson | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Lewis Holtby | 2 |
| Dominic Iorfa | 1 |
| Joe Rothwell | 1 |
| Craig Conway | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2021-04-20
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2021-04-17
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2021-04-13
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–2
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-04-10
Queens Park Rangers FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2021-04-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
5–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2021-04-02
Watford FC
1–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2021-04-20
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2021-04-16
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Derby County FC
W
2021-04-10
Cardiff City FC
2–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2021-04-05
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–2
AFC Bournemouth
L
2021-04-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2021-03-20
Norwich City FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.29
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
69%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 3
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
5.1%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC
| Handicap | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 21% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✗
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.