Stoke City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Akil Howson
- Referee Adrian Holmes
- Referee Ben Speedie
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 04 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Brentford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Blackburn Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #13 |
| 29 | Points | 21 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 9 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 6 / 3 / 6 |
| 24 | Scored | 22 |
| 18 | Conceded | 23 |
| +6 | GD | -1 |
| 1.93 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 60% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Stoke City FC are 3rd (29 pts). Blackburn Rovers FC are 13th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/3
31-45
4/5
46-60
7/4
61-75
1/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Blackburn Rovers FC
| Andri Gudjohnsen | 10 G | 1 A |
| Oladapo Afolayan | 5 G | 2 A |
| Todd Cantwell | 2 G | |
| Sean McLoughlin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Stoke City FC to score. At the same time, Blackburn Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Blackburn Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 13' What a moment for Bradley Dack! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' It looks surprising Blackburn Rovers FC does not make any changes. Ryan Nyambe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 23' 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 Ryan Woods suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Mowbray might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' The travelling Blackburn Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' Darragh Lenihan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stoke City FC so far.
- 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 48' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 52' Elliott Bennett has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Armstrong on 52 minute.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Stoke City FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 61' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Danny Graham is replaced by Sam Gallagher.
- 63' The crowd applauds Tom Ince as he leaves the pitch. Mame Birame Diouf steps in for Stoke City FC.
- 68' Jack Butland has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 395 appearances.
- 71' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Rothwell departs to be replaced by Lewis Holtby.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael O'Neill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Nick Powell. He replaces Stephen Ward on 78 minute.
- 80' Goal! Corry Evans scores his 4 goal in 397 matches.
- 84' What composure from Sam Gallagher! The England international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 89' Elliott Bennett has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- Blackburn Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Stephen Ward ↓ Nick Powell 78'
- 9
- 1
-
38
Ryan Woods ↓ Scott Hogan 63'
- 15
- 4
- 22
- 11
-
7
Tom Ince ↓ Mame Birame Diouf 63'
- 12
- 6
Bench
-
18
Mame Birame Diouf ↑ 63'
- 2
- 32
- 19
-
20
Scott Hogan ↑ 63'
-
25
Nick Powell ↑ 78'
- 27
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 19
- 2
- 27
- 29
- 26
- 23
-
10
Danny Graham ↓ Sam Gallagher 61'
- 7
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↓ Lewis Holtby 71'
- 1
Bench
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↑ 61'
- 4
- 13
- 17
-
31
Elliott Bennett ↑ 52'
- 20
-
22
Lewis Holtby ↑ 71'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ki-Jana Hoever | 3 |
| Lewis Baker | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 2 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2019-11-30
Stoke City FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-11-27
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Brentford FC
W
2019-11-23
Blackburn Rovers FC
3–2
Barnsley FC
W
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.68
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
61%
Stoke City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.