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Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City - Sky Bet Championship

"I hadn't realised at all": Lampard deeply moved by historic promotion

Frank Lampard has guided founding member Coventry City back to the Premier League, and the achievement clearly moves him. The Sky Blues had suffered a steep decline.

Lampard guides Coventry to Premier League with promotion

Frank Lampard has officially returned to the Premier League after guiding Coventry City to automatic Championship promotion following a tense 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers. The Sky Blues finally ended their 25-year exile from the top flight in dramatic fashion at Ewood Park.

Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers - Sky Bet Championship

🎥 | Bellingham features on Birmingham's Peaky Blinders tifo

Jude Bellingham remains the beating heart of Birmingham City, even years after his departure for Borussia Dortmund and subsequently Real Madrid. Ahead of their Championship clash against Blackburn Rovers, the English club decided to celebrate one of their most famous academy products with a truly unique tribute in the form of a tifo.

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has provoked a fierce backlash from Championship relegation rivals. Balancing his dual roles, the 56-year-old is accused of a major conflict of interest after heavily utilising key players from clubs battling Blackburn for survival in a 1-1 friendly draw, while resting his own prospect until the 80th minute.

Millwall vs Blackburn: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Championship match between Millwall and Blackburn, as well as kick-off time and team news

Spurs up next? Most shocking relegations in EPL history

If they didn't know it beforehand, then Sunday's north London derby seemingly confirmed one thing for those watching on as Tottenham succumbed to Arsenal: Spurs are in a relegation battle. Igor Tudor was supposed to deliver a new-manager bounce after replacing Thomas Frank, but his side looked severely lacking in quality and, perhaps more importantly, belief as they went down 4-1 to the Gunners to leave themselves just four points above the drop zone with 11 matches to play.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Spakenburg	33	16	8	9	70	57	13	56	W D W W W
5	Rijnsburgse Boys	33	15	8	10	69	55	14	53	L W L W L
6	HHC	33	16	5	12	55	42	13	53	D L L W W
7	Katwijk	33	14	7	12	56	54	2	49	L W W L W
8	Jong Almere City FC	33	14	5	14	65	58	7	47	W W L W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Spakenburg

W
D
W
W
W

Rijnsburgse Boys

L
W
L
W
L

HHC

D
L
L
W
W

Katwijk

L
W
W
L
W

Jong Almere City FC

W
W
L
W
L

Frequently asked questions

When were Blackburn Rovers founded?

Blackburn Rovers were founded in 1875, following a meeting that took place between two men of the Shrewsbury School. Blackburn Rovers are among the founding members of the Football League, the oldest football league in the world.

Who are the owners of Blackburn Rovers?

Blackburn Rovers are owned by Venky's, an Indian poultry company which is part of the V H Group.

What is Blackburn Rovers' stadium called?

Blackburn Rovers played their games at four grounds – Oozehead Ground, Pleasington Cricket Ground, Alexandra Meadows, Leamington Road – before making a permanent shift to Ewood Park in 1890.

What is Ewood Park's capacity?

Ewood Park has a capacity of 31,367. In 1913, a double-tiered Riverside Stand saw the capacity exceed the 70,000-mark.

How many trophies have Blackburn Rovers won?

Blackburn Rovers have won 10 trophies in total - three first division titles, six FA Cups, and one League Cup.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Southampton won?

Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.

Who has made the most appearances for Blackburn Rovers?

Blackburn Rovers have won three English top-flight titles, with only one league triumph in the Premier League era (1994-95).

Who is Blackburn Rovers' all-time top goalscorer?

Derek Fazackerley is Blackburn Rovers' all-time leading appearance maker in club history, featuring in 671 games in an 18-year span for the club.

Which famous players have played for Blackburn Rovers?

Blackburn Rovers' leading goalscorer of all-time is former English striker Simon Garner, who netted 194 goals in a 14-year stint at the club.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Blackburn Rovers?

David Raya, Bob Crompton, Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Simon Garner, Brad Freidel, Roque Santa Cruz, and David Dunn are some of the most famous players to have represented Blackburn Rovers.

What is Blackburn Rovers' nickname?

Blackburn Rovers are nicknamed The Riversiders, a reference to one of the stands at Ewood Park, the Riverside Stand, being adjacent to a river.