Blackburn Rovers will welcome Middlesbrough this Saturday in a Championship match, and both teams find themselves in the lower half of the league table. Blackburn, in 13th place, can be somewhat satisfied with their current position. However, Middlesbrough is currently at the bottom of the table, having lost four out of their last five matches.
Following their remarkable 8-0 win against Harrogate Town in the EFL Cup, Blackburn suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle, leaving them with just one league win in their last four matches. Despite an encouraging opening-day victory over West Bromwich Albion, they currently occupy 13th place in the standings. Manager Jon Dahl Tomasson is keenly aware of the need for consistency. Blackburn has struggled to find the net in league games, scoring just six times, leading to the acquisition of Semir Telalovic from Borussia Monchengladbach. To mount a playoff challenge, they must improve all aspects of their play after spending much of the previous season in playoff contention.
Middlesbrough’s expectations for this season include finishing in the top six, given their success under Michael Carrick in the previous campaign. However, their start has been dismal, securing only one point from five matches and scoring just three goals. Despite experiencing a similar poor start under different management last year, it seems like they’ve regressed from the progress made during Carrick’s initial tenure. A 2-0 home loss to Queens Park Rangers, a team that hasn’t performed well under Gareth Ainsworth, highlighted Middlesbrough’s current struggles. Carrick is eager for a positive response from his revamped squad after having more time to work with them.
Probable lineups
Blackburn Rovers probable starting lineup: Pears, Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Pickering, Travis, Wharton, Hedges, Szmodics, Dolan, Gallagher
Middlesbrough probable starting lineup: Dieng, McNair, Fry, Lenihan, Engel, Howson, O’Brien, Silvera, Greenwood, Jones, Lath
Form Guide
Blackburn Rovers
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Plymouth | 0-3 (L) |
| Harrogate | 8-0 (W) |
| Watford | 1-0 (W) |
| Hull | 1-2 (L) |
| Rotherham | 2-2 (D) |
Middlesbrough
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| QPR | 0-2 (L) |
| Bolton | 3-1 (W) |
| West Brom | 2-4 (L) |
| Huddersfield | 1-1 (D) |
| Coventry | 0-3 (L) |
Head to Head
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough beat Blackburn | 1-2 |
| Blackburn beat Middlesbrough | 2-1 |
| Blackburn beat Middlesbrough | 1-0 |
| Blackburn draw Middlesbrough | 1-1 |
| Blackburn beat Middlesbrough | 1-0 |
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Live Schedule and Fixture
The EFL Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough will take place at Ewood Park on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST.
| Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 16 |
| Venue | Ewood Park |
| Kickoff time in United Kingdom | 3:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:30 pm (Saturday) |
Where to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Unfortunately, there is no live-streaming information available for the upcoming match between these two clubs. We’ll update the viewers as soon as possible.
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