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Blackburn Rovers
West Bromwich Albion
A turgid Championship stalemate saw West Bromwich Albion dominate possession but fail to convert their superiority into goals against a stubborn Blackburn Rovers side. The Baggies controlled 56% of the ball and registered three shots on target compared to Rovers' zero, but spurned their best opportunity when they missed their only big chance of the match. Blackburn's defensive approach was typified by their 16 tackles and willingness to pick up bookings, with three yellow cards in the first half alone as they looked to disrupt West Brom's rhythm. This point does little for either side's ambitions, with both teams likely disappointed not to have found a breakthrough in what was a scrappy encounter that saw five yellow cards and numerous fouls.
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Missed chance. Ryoya Morishita from Blackburn Rovers shot with his left foot from the left side of the box.
West Bromwich Albion win a corner after Moussa Baradji concedes.
Daryl Dike's shot for West Bromwich Albion from the right side of the box is blocked. Callum Styles provided the assist.
Tom Atcheson's shot for Blackburn Rovers from outside the box is blocked. Adam Forshaw provided the assist.
Josh Maja commits a handball for West Bromwich Albion.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Oladapo Afolayan replaces Todd Cantwell.
Substitution for West Bromwich Albion: Daryl Dike replaces Aune Heggebø.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Adam Forshaw from Blackburn Rovers.
Mathias Jørgensen's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Yuki Ohashi provided the assist.
Isaac Price's shot from outside the box for West Bromwich Albion is blocked. Jayson Molumby provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after a concession by Danny Imray.
Aune Heggebø from West Bromwich Albion attempts a header from the center of the box, but Balázs Tóth from Blackburn Rovers saves it in the left corner. The assist was provided by Danny Imray.
Blackburn Rovers win a corner after George Campbell concedes.
Josh Maja of West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Tom Atcheson of Blackburn Rovers.
Missed chance. Todd Cantwell from Blackburn Rovers takes a right-footed shot from long distance on the right after a free kick, but it goes wide.
Foul committed by Todd Cantwell for Blackburn Rovers.
Fouled by Todd Cantwell of Blackburn Rovers.
Foul committed by Todd Cantwell - Blackburn Rovers.
Yuri Ribeiro of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Aune Heggebø fouled a player from West Bromwich Albion.
Tom Atcheson of Blackburn Rovers missed a chance, heading the ball high and wide to the right from the center of the box. The assist came from Todd Cantwell, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Blackburn Rovers win a corner after Nathaniel Phillips concedes.
Moussa Baradji of Blackburn Rovers missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, sending the ball to the left after a corner.
Corner awarded to Blackburn Rovers after a concession by Ousmane Diakité.
Ousmane DiakitéYellow CardOusmane Diakité of West Bromwich Albion receives a yellow card.
Yuri Ribeiro of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Yuri Ribeiro of Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Yuri Ribeiro replaces Scott Wharton.
Substitution for Blackburn Rovers: Mathias Jørgensen replaces Harry Pickering.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion.
The first half ends with Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion drawing 0-0.
The first half ends with Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion drawing 0-0.
The first half ends with Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion drawing 0-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Scott WhartonYellow CardScott Wharton from Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card for a foul.
Josh Maja from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in an attacking position.
Offside called against Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Alebiosu is in an offside position.
Missed opportunity for Blackburn Rovers. Ryoya Morishita's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but goes wide. The assist was provided by Yuki Ohashi with a header.
Aune Heggebø fouled a player from West Bromwich Albion.
Adam Forshaw from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in defense.
Isaac Price of West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Tom Atcheson of Blackburn Rovers.
Ryoya Morishita's header from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Todd Cantwell.
Foul committed by Tom Atcheson of Blackburn Rovers.
Missed chance. Todd Cantwell from Blackburn Rovers shot with his right foot from the right side of the box.
Aune Heggebø from West Bromwich Albion attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Balázs Tóth from Blackburn Rovers saves it in the top center of the goal.
Callum Styles fouled for West Bromwich Albion.
Adam Forshaw from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick in an attacking position.
Harry PickeringYellow CardHarry Pickering from Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card for a foul.
Nathaniel Phillips of West Bromwich Albion won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Harry Pickering of Blackburn Rovers.
Sean McLoughlinYellow CardSean McLoughlin of Blackburn Rovers receives a yellow card for a foul.
Josh Maja from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Sean McLoughlin of Blackburn Rovers.
West Bromwich Albion win a corner after Harry Pickering concedes.
Offside called against Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi is in an offside position.
Foul committed by Tom Atcheson of Blackburn Rovers.
Callum Styles from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Todd Cantwell - Blackburn Rovers.
Danny Imray from West Bromwich Albion won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Ousmane Diakité for West Bromwich Albion.
Adam Forshaw from Blackburn Rovers won a free kick on the right wing.
Missed chance for West Bromwich Albion. Isaac Price shot with his right foot from the center of the box but missed. Danny Imray provided the assist.
Blackburn Rovers host West Bromwich Albion in a crucial Championship relegation battle, with both teams separated by just two points near the bottom of the table. West Brom arrive having secured their first league win of 2026, while Blackburn's recent strong form gives them slight momentum in this pivotal survival clash.
