Stoke City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee David Webb
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Referee Samuel Lewis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Blackburn Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #20 |
| 55 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 10 / 21 | W / D / L | 13 / 13 / 20 |
| 51 | Scored | 42 |
| 56 | Conceded | 56 |
| -5 | GD | -14 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 33% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stoke City FC are 17th (55 pts). Blackburn Rovers FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Stoke City FC get us underway at Bet365 Stadium.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Ince made 380 appearances and scored 29 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 6' What a moment for Nick Powell! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 11' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 16' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 21' Over 21 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Stoke City FC in their trying to find a way past Blackburn Rovers FC's compact .
- 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackburn Rovers FC that had 382 games and scored 469 goals.
- 36' That is a Yellow card for Stoke City FC. James Chester will be fuming at that decision.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' The travelling Blackburn Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Bradley Johnson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael O'Neill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Stewart Downing. He replaces Tom Trybull on 64 minute.
- 65' Fresh legs for Blackburn Rovers FC! Tyrhys Dolan comes on to replace Sam Gallagher.
- 66' James McClean is replacing Jacob Brown for the Stoke City FC side.
- 71' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 74' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Steven Fletcher has done his job and it is now time for Sam Vokes to step up.
- 75' Stoke City FC make a change. Tom Ince trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Thompson on 75 minutes.
- 78' The whistle greets Ryan Nyambe as he departs to be replaced by John Buckley.
- 83' Blackburn Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 85' Harry Chapman gets the nod from Blackburn Rovers FC. He replaces Joe Rothwell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A quiet spell here at Bet365 Stadium. Stoke City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Tom Ince ↓ Jordan Thompson 75'
- 36
-
18
Jacob Brown ↓ James McClean 66'
-
21
Steven Fletcher ↓ Sam Vokes 74'
- 3
- 24
- 12
- 25
- 35
- 37
- 32
Bench
- 14
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 74'
- 17
-
11
James McClean ↑ 66'
- 6
-
34
Jordan Thompson ↑ 75'
- 23
-
20
Tashan Oakley-Boothe ↑ 65'
- 40
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 65'
- 4
- 16
-
19
Tom Trybull ↓ Stewart Downing 64'
- 15
-
2
Ryan Nyambe ↓ John Buckley 78'
- 26
- 7
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↓ Harry Chapman 85'
- 10
- 1
Bench
- 13
-
6
Stewart Downing ↑ 64'
-
11
Harry Chapman ↑ 85'
- 18
- 17
-
32
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 64'
-
21
John Buckley ↑ 78'
- 25
-
39
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 65'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ki-Jana Hoever | 3 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 2 |
| Lewis Baker | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 2 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2020-12-19
Stoke City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2020-12-16
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2020-12-12
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
2020-12-09
Bristol City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2020-12-05
Brentford FC
2–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2020-12-02
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Millwall FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
53%
Stoke City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.