2023–24 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season

The 2023–24 season is the 136th season in the existence of Blackburn Rovers Football Club and the club's sixth consecutive season in the Championship. In addition to the league, they are also competing in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

Blackburn Rovers
2023–24 season
OwnerVenkys London Ltd
CEOSteve Waggott
Head CoachJon Dahl Tomasson
(until 9 February)[1]
John Eustace
(from 9 February)[2]
StadiumEwood Park
Championship19th
FA CupFifth round
EFL CupFourth round
Top goalscorerLeague:
Sammie Szmodics (27)

All:
Sammie Szmodics (33)
All statistics correct as of 16 November 2023.

Season summary

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On 19 May 2023, Rovers confirmed their retained list for the 2023–24 season. The club confirmed Bradley Dack, Ben Brereton Diaz, Daniel Ayala, Danny Butterworth, Dan Pike, Sam Burns, Aidan Dowling, George Chmiel, Will Blease & Ryan Wilson will all leave the club when their contracts end on 30 June. Jared Harlock, Lenni Cirino & Alex Baker have all had their contracts extended by a further 12 months, whilst Zak Gilsenan, Patrick Gamble and Isaac Whitehall have been offered new contracts. The following scholars have also been offered their first professional contracts with the club Dominik Biniek, Adam Caddick, Leo Duru, Ben Fyles and Charlie Olson.[3]

On 22 May 2023, Rovers announced academy defender Charlie Olson had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[4]

On 23 May 2023, Rovers announced academy midfielder Adam Caddick had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[5]

On 24 May 2023, Rovers announced academy midfielder Ben Fyles had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[6]

On 25 May 2023, Rovers announced academy defender Leo Duru had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[7]

On 26 May 2023, Rovers announced academy forward Dominik Biniek had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[8]

On 27 May 2023, Rovers announced u21 defender Patrick Gamble had signed a new contract, a 2-year deal until 2025 with the option of a further 12 months.[9]

June

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On 19 June 2023, Rovers announced u21 attacker Zak Gilsenan had signed a new contract, a 2-year deal until 2025 with the option of a further 12 months.[10]

On 28 June 2023, Rovers announced u21 midfielder Isaac Whitehall had signed a new contract, a 1-year deal until 2024.[11]

July

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On 10 July 2023, Rovers announced defender Joe Rankin-Costello had signed a new long-term contract, a 4-year deal until 2027.[12]

On 29 July 2023, Rovers announced striker Harry Leonard had signed a new long-term contract, a 4-year deal until 2027.[13]

August

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On 3 August 2023, Rovers announced u21 goalkeeper Felix Goddard had signed a new 2-year deal until 2025.[14]

September

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On 29 September 2023, Rovers announced u18 defender Tom Atcheson had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026.[15]

November

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On 28 November 2023, Rovers announced midfielder Sammie Szmodics had signed a new contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.[16]

December

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January

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February

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On 2 February 2024, Rovers announced u21 midfielder Kristi Montgomery had signed a new contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.[17]

On 8 February 2024, Rovers announced they had been unsuccessful in attempts to sign Duncan McGuire on loan from MLS side Orlando City, A deal had been agreed between the two clubs on February 1 for the player to join on loan until the end of the season, with a view to making the move permanent in the summer but despite all relevant paperwork being completed and uploaded onto the system in good time, the signed registration documents were not submitted prior to the 11pm deadline.[18]

On 9 February 2024, Rovers announced Jon Dahl Tomasson had left his position as Head Coach by mutual consent along with assistant coach Remy Reynierse, with immediate effect.[19] Rovers announced John Eustace as the new Head Coach, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. He will be joined by Matt Gardiner who will be his assistant coach.[20]

On 24 February 2024, Rovers announced Keith Downing as John Eustace's assistant coach alongside Matt Gardiner, also Ben Rosen will leave the club at the end of the month, with Karl Hodges stepping up as interim Head of Performance.[21]

March

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On 18 March 2024, Rovers announced u21 goalkeeper Nick Michalski had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2-year deal until 2026[22]

April

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On 23 April 2024, Rovers announced Sammie Szmodics had been voted Player of the Season & also voted Players Player of the Season, he also won most Player of the Match award shared with Scott Wharton, Ryan Hedges's goal against Watford was voted Goal of the Season & Sondre Tronstad was named Newcomer of the year.[23]

On 4 May 2024, Sammie Szmodics was presented with the Championships Golden Boot award.[24]

On 13 May 2024, Rovers announced u21 defender Leo Duru had signed a new contract, a 2-year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.[25] Rovers also announced Club Secretary Ian Silvester had left the club & have appointed Brett Baker as head of football administration.[26]

On 15 May 2024, Rovers announced u21 midfielder James Edmondson had signed a new contract, a 3-year deal until 2027.[27]

On 17 May 2024, Rovers announced u18 forward Joe Boggan had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2-year deal until 2026.[28]

On 18 May 2024, Rovers announced Director of Football Gregg Broughton had left the club by mutual consent.[29]

Backroom staff

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Backroom staff last updated on 9 February 2024. List is representative of staff available on rovers.co.uk.[30]

PositionStaff
Director of Football Gregg Broughton
Head Coach John Eustace
Assistant Head Coach/Set-Piece Coach Matt Gardiner
Assistant Head Coach Keith Downing
First Team Coach David Lowe
Goalkeeping Coach Ben Benson
First Team Technical Coach & Head of Player Development Damien Johnson
Head of Performance Karl Hodges
Consultant Dr Chris Dalton
Head of Medical Services Andrew Procter
Head of Performance Analysis Adam Collins
Head of Recruitment Sean Kimberley
Head of Academy Stuart Jones
Head of Academy Coaching Jordan McCann
Under-23s Lead Coach Mike Sheron
Head of Education & Welfare Neil Chadwick
Head of Academy Sports Science and Medical Russ Wrigley
Head of Academy Recruitment Michael Cribley
Under-18s Lead Coach Ryan Kidd

Last updated: 9 February 2024
Source: https://www.rovers.co.uk/club/staff/

Current squad

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Players and squad numbers last updated on 1 February 2024. List is representative of players who have made an appearance for the first-team this season and of information available on Rovers.co.uk.[31]

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.Nat.NameDate of birth & ageYear joinedContract expiresJoined fromOtherRef
Goalkeepers
1GK Aynsley Pears (1998-04-23) 23 April 1998 (age 26)20202027 Middlesbrough[32]
12GK Leopold Wahlstedt (1999-07-04) 4 July 1999 (age 24)20232026 Odd[33]
34GK Joe Hilton (1999-10-11) 11 October 1999 (age 24)20192025 EvertonOn loan at Macclesfield[34]
35GK Jordan Eastham (2001-09-08) 8 September 2001 (age 22)20182025Academyon loan at Hyde United[35]
38GK Nicholas Michalski (2007-03-14) 14 March 2007 (age 17)20232026Academy[22]
Defenders
2DF Callum Brittain (1998-03-12) 12 March 1998 (age 26)20222026 Barnsley[36]
3DF Harry Pickering (1998-12-29) 29 December 1998 (age 25)20212027 (+1) Crewe AlexandraOption for 12-month extension[37]
4DF Connor O'Riordan (2003-10-19) 19 October 2003 (age 20)20242028 Crewe Alexandra[38]
5DF Dominic Hyam (1995-12-20) 20 December 1995 (age 28)20222025 Coventry City[39]
14DF Billy Koumetio (2002-11-14) 14 November 2002 (age 21)20242024 LiverpoolOn loan for the 2023–24 season[40]
15DF Patrick Gamble (2003-10-03) 3 October 2003 (age 20)20102025 (+1)AcademyOption for 12-month extension[9]
16DF Scott Wharton (1997-10-03) 3 October 1997 (age 26)20102027Academy[41]
17DF Hayden Carter (1999-12-17) 17 December 1999 (age 24)20142027Academy[42]
25DF Jake Batty (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 19)20212025Academy[43]
26DF Sam Barnes (2001-03-10) 10 March 2001 (age 23)20122024 (+1)AcademyOption for 12-month extension[44]
31DF Tom Atcheson (2006-10-22) 22 October 2006 (age 17)20232026Academy[15]
40DF Rhys Doherty (2005-12-30) 30 December 2005 (age 18)20172024Academy[45]
41DF Leo Duru (2005-01-12) 12 January 2005 (age 19)20152026 (+1)AcademyOption for 12-month extension[25]
45DF Ben Chrisene (2004-01-12) 12 January 2004 (age 20)20242024 Aston VillaOn loan for the 2023–24 season[46]
55DF Kyle McFadzean (1987-02-28) 28 February 1987 (age 37)20242024 Coventry City[47]
Midfielders
6MF Sondre Tronstad (1995-08-26) 26 August 1995 (age 28)20232026 Vitesse[48]
7MF Arnór Sigurðsson (1999-05-15) 15 May 1999 (age 25)20232025 CSKA Moscow[49]
8MF Sammie Szmodics (1995-09-24) 24 September 1995 (age 28)20222026 (+1) Peterborough UnitedOption for 12-month extension[16]
10MF Tyrhys Dolan (2001-12-28) 28 December 2001 (age 22)20202024 (+1) Preston North EndOption for 12-month extension[50]
11MF Joe Rankin-Costello (1999-07-26) 26 July 1999 (age 24)20142027Academy[12]
19MF Ryan Hedges (1995-07-08) 8 July 1995 (age 28)20222025 (+1) AberdeenOption for 12-month extension[51]
21MF John Buckley (1999-10-13) 13 October 1999 (age 24)20062027Academy[52]
22MF Zak Gilsenan (2003-05-08) 8 May 2003 (age 21)20192025 (+1) LiverpoolOption for 12-month extension[10]
23MF John Fleck (1991-08-24) 24 August 1991 (age 32)20242024 Sheffield United[53]
24MF Andrew Moran (2003-10-15) 15 October 2003 (age 20)20232024 Brighton & Hove AlbionOn loan for the 2023–24 season[54]
27MF Lewis Travis (1997-10-16) 16 October 1997 (age 26)20142026Academyon loan at Ipswich Town[55]
28MF Charlie Weston (2004-07-13) 13 July 2004 (age 19)20192024Academyon loan at Kidderminster Harriers[56]
30MF Jake Garrett (2003-03-10) 10 March 2003 (age 21)20132027Academy[57]
36MF James Edmondson (2005-11-01) 1 November 2005 (age 18)20112027Academy[27]
39MF Kristi Montgomery (2004-05-31) 31 May 2004 (age 20)20132026 (+1)AcademyOption for 12-month extension[17]
42MF Rory Finneran (2008-02-29) 29 February 2008 (age 16)2016Academy
44MF Yasin Ayari (2003-10-06) 6 October 2003 (age 20)20242024 Brighton & Hove AlbionOn loan for the 2023–24 season[58]
Forwards
9FW Sam Gallagher (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 28)20192024 (+1) SouthamptonOption for 12-month extension[59]
18FW Dilan Markanday (2001-08-20) 20 August 2001 (age 22)20222025 (+1) Tottenham HotspurOption for 12-month extension[60]
20FW Harry Leonard (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 20)20132027Academy[13]
29FW Jack Vale (2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23)20172025 (+1)AcademyOption for 12-month extension, On loan at Motherwell[61]
32FW Igor Tyjon (2008-03-20) 20 March 2008 (age 16)2023Academy
33FW Semir Telalović (1999-12-23) 23 December 1999 (age 24)20232026 (+1) Borussia MönchengladbachOption for 12-month extension[62]
37FW Tom Bloxham (2005-04-30) 30 April 2005 (age 19)20232025 Tottenham HotspurOn loan at Harrogate Town[63]

Transfers

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DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRefOther
15 May 2023MF Nathan Dlamini Aston VillaFree Transfer[64]Signed for Blackburn Rovers U18's
21 June 2023AM Arnór Sigurðsson CSKA MoscowEnd of Season[65]Joins until the end of season after exercising his right to move clubs in accordance with current FIFA regulations
1 July 2023CF Niall Ennis Plymouth ArgyleFree Transfer[66]
1 July 2023CM Sondre Tronstad VitesseFree Transfer[48]
1 July 2023LW Tom Bloxham Tottenham HotspurFree Transfer[63]Signed for Blackburn Rovers U21's
8 August 2023GK Leopold Wahlstedt OddsUndisclosed[33]
1 September 2023CF Semir Telalović Borussia MönchengladbachUndisclosed[62]
1 January 2024AM Arnór Sigurðsson CSKA MoscowFree Transfer[49]
24 January 2024CB Connor O'Riordan Crewe AlexandraUndisclosed[38]
31 January 2024CB Kyle McFadzean Coventry CityFree Transfer[47]
1 February 2024CM John Fleck Sheffield UnitedFree Transfer[53]
DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2023CB Daniel Ayala Rotherham UnitedReleased[67][3][68]
30 June 2023GK Will Blease UnattachedReleased[3]
30 June 2023LW Ben Brereton Diaz VillarrealReleased[69][3][70]
30 June 2023CF Sam Burns PanachaikiReleased[3][71]
30 June 2023CF Danny Butterworth Carlisle UnitedReleased[72][3][73]
30 June 2023CF George Chmiel Barnoldswick TownReleased[3]
30 June 2023AM Bradley Dack SunderlandReleased[74][3][75]
30 June 2023GK Aidan Dowling LarneReleased[3][76]
30 June 2023RB Dan Pike Tranmere RoversReleased[3][77]
30 June 2023CB Ryan Wilson Sheffield WednesdayReleased[3][78]
7 July 2023RB James Brown Ross CountyFree Transfer[79]
25 July 2023LB Tayo Edun Charlton AthleticUndisclosed[80]
3 August 2023GK Thomas Kaminski Luton TownUndisclosed[81]
5 August 2023CB Ash Phillips Tottenham HotspurUndisclosed[82]
1 February 2024CM Adam Wharton Crystal PalaceUndisclosed[83]
1 February 2024CF Niall Ennis Stoke CityUndisclosed[84]

Loans in

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DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilRefOther
26 August 2023AM Andrew Moran Brighton & Hove AlbionEnd of Season[54]
31 August 2023CB James Hill Bournemouth10 January 2024[a][85][86]
5 January 2024CM Yasin Ayari Brighton & Hove AlbionEnd of Season[58]
5 January 2024LB Ben Chrisene Aston VillaEnd of Season[46]
1 February 2024CB Billy Koumetio LiverpoolEnd of Season[40]
  1. ^ On 10 January, Hill's loan was cut short after being recalled by Bournemouth.

Loans out

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DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilRefOther
3 August 2023GK Felix Goddard Marine30 December 2023[a][14][87]
9 August 2023CM Jared Harlock The New SaintsEnd of Season[88]
1 September 2023CM John Buckley Sheffield Wednesday2 January 2024[b][89][90]
1 September 2023LB Georgie Gent MotherwellEnd of Season[91]
1 September 2023CF Jack Vale Lincoln City5 January 2024[c][92][93]
1 September 2023LW Ethan Walker Morecambe2 January 2024[d][94]
9 November 2023CB Jalil Saadi Marine15 January 2024[95][96]
2 January 2024LW Ethan Walker Oldham AthleticEnd of Season[97]
5 January 2024CM Lewis Travis Ipswich TownEnd of Season[98]
6 January 2024GK Jordan Eastham Hyde UnitedEnd of Season[99]
31 January 2024CF Jack Vale MotherwellEnd of Season[100]
1 February 2024LW Tom Bloxham Harrogate TownEnd of Season[101]
23 February 2024GK Joe Hilton MacclesfieldEnd of Season[102]
19 March 2024CM Charlie Weston Kidderminster HarriersEnd of Season[103]
  1. ^ On 30 December, Goddard's loan at Marine was cut short due to picking up a injury.
  2. ^ On 2 January, Buckley's loan at Sheffield Wednesday was cut short due to picking up a injury.
  3. ^ On 2 January, Vale's loan at Lincoln City was cut short.
  4. ^ On 2 January, Walker's loan at Morecambe was cut short.

Pre-season and friendlies

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On May 26, Blackburn announced their first pre-season fixture, against Accrington Stanley.[104] Two further friendlies were added to the schedule on 5 June, against Fleetwood Town and Barnsley.[105] A day later, another two additions were added to the pre-season calendar, Stockport County and Girona.[106] A pre-season training camp in Austria was also announced, along with a friendly against TSV Hartberg.[107]

8 July 2023 Friendly Accrington Stanley 0–0 Blackburn Rovers Accrington
15:00 BSTReportStadium: Wham Stadium
Note: Match one of two 60-minute matches
8 July 2023 Friendly Accrington Stanley 2–2 Blackburn Rovers Accrington
16:20 BST
Report
Stadium: Wham Stadium
Note: Match two of two 60-minute matches
15 July 2023 Friendly TSV Hartberg 0–6 Blackburn Rovers Hartberg, Austria
10:30 CEST
09:30 BST
ReportRankin-Costello 32', 52', 65' (pen.)
Leonard 47'
Hedges 48'
Travis 59'
Stadium: Profertil Arena Hartberg
Note: Match one of two 70-minute matches
15 July 2023 Friendly TSV Hartberg 1–4 Blackburn Rovers Hartberg, Austria
14:00 CEST
13:00 BST
Entrup 57'ReportHyam 7'
Szmodics 26'
Weston 35'
Gallagher 65'
Stadium: Profertil Arena Hartberg
Note: Match two of two 70-minute matches
21 July 2023 Friendly Fleetwood Town 0–0 Blackburn Rovers Fleetwood
19:30 BSTReportStadium: Highbury Stadium
22 July 2023 Friendly Barnsley 3–4 Blackburn Rovers Brockhall Village
15:00 BSTNorwood 68', 80'
Cole 90'
ReportLeonard 62'
Buckley 72' (pen)
Gilsenan 74'
Bloxham 84'
Stadium: Brockhall
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
28 July 2023 Friendly Stockport County 0–1 Blackburn Rovers Stockport
19:30 BSTReportGilsenan 71'Stadium: Edgeley Park
Attendance: 2,460 (878 away)
29 July 2023 Friendly Blackburn Rovers 2–3 Girona Blackburn
15:00 BSTLeonard 37'
Markanday 67'
ReportStuani 24'
Tsyhankov 30'
Blind 51'
Stadium: Ewood Park

Competitions

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Overall record

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CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
Championship5 August 20234 May 2024Matchday 1421210205671−15028.57
FA Cup6 January 202427 February 2024Third roundFifth Round4301104+6075.00
EFL Cup8 August 20231 November 2023First roundFourth round4301177+10075.00
Total501810228382+1036.00

Last updated: 100 April 2024
Source: [1]

Championship

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League table

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
16Sunderland46168225254−256
17Stoke City461511204960−1156
18Queens Park Rangers461511204758−1156
19Blackburn Rovers461411216074−1453
20Sheffield Wednesday46158234468−2453
21Plymouth Argyle461312215970−1151
22Birmingham City (R)461311225065−1550Relegated to EFL League One
Source: EFL official website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) Number of 12-point sending off offences; 9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)[108]
(R) Relegated


Results summary

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OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
451311215874 −165067102734 −774113140 −9

Last updated: 27 April 2024.
Source: [2]

Results by round

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Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627283031323329134353637383940414243444546
GroundHAHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHHHAAAHAHHAHAHAAHHA
ResultWDLWLWLLLLWWWLWLWWLLWLLLLDLDLWLDDDLDDDLWDLWLDW
Position6712913812141820171511121011107711911141515171817181717171616171718171917161817191919
Updated to match(es) played on 27 April 2024. Source: Soccerway
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Notes:
  • 1 Matchday 29 (vs Cardiff City) was postponed due to FA Cup involvement.

Matches

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On 22 June, the EFL Championship fixtures were released.[109]

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures

5 August 2023 1 Blackburn Rovers 2–1 West Bromwich Albion Blackburn
15:00 BSTMarkanday 20'
Leonard 22'
Travis  29'
Szmodics  30'
Carter  48'
Hedges  87'
ReportYokuşlu  45+4'
Phillips 50'
Kipré  53'
Wallace  55'
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 16,741
Referee: Dean Whitestone
12 August 2023 2 Rotherham United 2–2 Blackburn Rovers Rotherham
15:00 BSTOdoffin 23'
Cafú  33'
Lembikisa  45+1'
Onyedinma 48'  49'   50'
Johansson  55'
ReportSzmodics 15'  38' 75', 78'Stadium: AESSEAL New York Stadium
Attendance: 10,828
Referee: Bobby Madley
19 August 2023 3 Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Hull City Blackburn
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 13,943
Referee: Oliver Langford
27 August 2023 4 Watford 0–1 Blackburn Rovers Watford
12:00 BSTHoedt  24'
Louza  69'
Andrews  69'
ReportHyam  63'
Hedges 72'
Rankin-Costello  77'
Stadium: Vicarage Road
Attendance: 17,810
Referee: Gavin Ward
2 September 2023 5 Plymouth Argyle 3–0 Blackburn Rovers Plymouth
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Home Park
Attendance: 16,067
Referee: Stephen Martin
16 September 2023 6 Blackburn Rovers 2–1 Middlesbrough Blackburn
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 16,348
Referee: James Bell
20 September 2023 7 Blackburn Rovers 1–3 Sunderland Blackburn
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 15,621
Referee: John Busby
23 September 2023 8 Ipswich Town 4–3 Blackburn Rovers Ipswich
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Portman Road
Attendance: 28,792
Referee: Keith Stroud
1 October 2023 9 Blackburn Rovers 1–4 Leicester City Blackburn
12:00 BST
ReportStadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 15,937
Referee: James Linington
4 October 2023 10 Coventry City 1–0 Blackburn Rovers Coventry
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Coventry Building Society Arena
Attendance: 22,370
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
7 October 2023 11 Queens Park Rangers 0–4 Blackburn Rovers Shepherd's Bush
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Loftus Road Stadium
Attendance: 15,376
Referee: Josh Smith
21 October 2023 12 Blackburn Rovers 1–0 Cardiff City Blackburn
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 13,572
Referee: Robert Madley
24 October 2023 13 Millwall 1–2 Blackburn Rovers Bermondsey
19:45 BSTReportStadium: The Den
Attendance: 13,834
Referee: Andy Davies
28 October 2023 14 Blackburn Rovers 0–1 Swansea City Blackburn
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 13,102
Referee: Stephen Martin
5 November 2023 15 Norwich City 1–3 Blackburn Rovers Norwich
12:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Carrow Road
Attendance: 25,696
Referee: Josh Smith
10 November 2023 16 Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Preston North End Blackburn
20:00 GMTReport
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 20,596
Referee: Thomas Bramall
25 November 2023 17 Stoke City 0–3 Blackburn Rovers Stoke-on-Trent
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Bet365 Stadium
Attendance: 22,652
Referee: Andrew Kitchen
29 November 2023 18 Blackburn Rovers 4–2 Birmingham City Blackburn
19:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 12,693
Referee: Leigh Doughty
2 December 2023 19 Sheffield Wednesday 3–1 Blackburn Rovers Owlerton
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium
Attendance: 24,507
Referee: David Webb
9 December 2023 20 Blackburn Rovers 0–2 Leeds United Blackburn
12:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 20,963
Referee: Bobby Madley
12 December 2023 21 Blackburn Rovers 2–1 Bristol City Blackburn
19:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 11,092
Referee: James Linington
16 December 2023 22 Southampton 4–0 Blackburn Rovers Southampton
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: St Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 27,545
Referee: Graham Scott
23 December 2023 23 Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Watford Blackburn
15:00 GMTStadium: Ewood Park
26 December 2023 24 Huddersfield Town 3–0 Blackburn Rovers Huddersfield
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: John Smith's Stadium
Attendance: 20,516
Referee: Darren England
29 December 2023 25 Hull City 3–2 Blackburn Rovers Kingston upon Hull
19:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: MKM Stadium
Attendance: 21,876
Referee: Matt Donohue
1 January 2023 26 Blackburn Rovers 2–2 Rotherham United Blackburn
15:00 GMTReport
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 13,054
Referee: Jarred Gillett
13 January 2024 27 West Bromwich Albion 4–1 Blackburn Rovers West Bromwich
15:00 GMTFellows 11'
Thomas-Asante 30', 63'
Hyam 33' (o.g.)
Bartley  40'
Kipre  43'
ReportGarrett 60'Stadium: Hawthorns
Attendance: 24,409 (1,258 away)
Referee: Stephen Martin
20 January 2024 28 Blackburn Rovers 1–1 Huddersfield Town Blackburn
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 14,529
Referee: James Linington
3 February 2024 30 Blackburn Rovers 1–2 Queens Park Rangers Blackburn
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 12,888
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
10 February 2024 31 Blackburn Rovers 3–1 Stoke City Blackburn
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 15,104
Referee: Gavin Ward
13 February 2024 32 Birmingham City 1–0 Blackburn Rovers Bordesley
19:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: St Andrew's Stadium
Attendance: 18,117
Referee: Thomas Kirk
17 February 2024 33 Preston North End 2–2 Blackburn Rovers Preston
15:00 GMT
ReportStadium: Deepdale
Attendance: 20,924
Referee: David Webb
20 February 2024 29[110] Cardiff City 0–0 Blackburn Rovers Leckwith
19:45 GMT
Report
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Attendance: 17,131
Referee: Leigh Doughty
24 February 2024 34 Blackburn Rovers 1–1 Norwich City Blackburn
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 12,956
Referee: Oliver Langford
2 March 2024 35 Swansea City 2–1 Blackburn Rovers Landore
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium
Attendance: 15,369
Referee: Rebecca Welch
5 March 2024 36 Blackburn Rovers 1–1 Millwall Blackburn
19:45 GMTReport
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 11,711
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
9 March 2024 37 Blackburn Rovers 1–1 Plymouth Argyle Blackburn
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 14,108
Referee: Andrew Kitchen
16 March 2024 38 Middlesbrough 0–0 Blackburn Rovers Middlesbrough
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Attendance: 25,554
Referee: Keith Stroud
29 March 2024 39 Blackburn Rovers 0–1 Ipswich Town Blackburn
17:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 18,235
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[111]
1 April 2024 40 Sunderland 1–5 Blackburn Rovers Sunderland
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Stadium of Light
Attendance: 42,019
Referee: John Busby
6 April 2024 41 Blackburn Rovers 0–0 Southampton Blackburn
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 15,679
Referee: Craig Pawson
10 April 2024 42 Bristol City 5–0 Blackburn Rovers Bristol
19:45 BST
ReportStadium: Ashton Gate
Attendance: 19,672
Referee: Robert Madley
13 April 2024 43 Leeds United 0–1 Blackburn Rovers Leeds
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Elland Road
Attendance: 36,518
Referee: James Bell
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports coverage.[112]
21 April 2024 44 Blackburn Rovers 1–3 Sheffield Wednesday Blackburn
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 21,718
Referee: Josh Smith
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 20 April, but was moved for live Sky Sports coverage.[113]
27 April 2024 45 Blackburn Rovers 0–0 Coventry City Blackburn
15:00 BSTReport
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 20,026
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
4 May 2024 46 Leicester City 0–2 Blackburn Rovers Leicester
12:30 BSTStadium: King Power Stadium

FA Cup

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Rovers entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Cambridge United[114][115] then to Wrexham in the fourth round[116][117] and Newcastle United in the fifth round.[118][119]

6 January 2024 Third round Blackburn Rovers 5–2 Cambridge United Blackburn
15:00 GMT
ReportStadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 8,311
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
29 January 2024 Fourth round Blackburn Rovers 4–1 Wrexham Blackburn
19:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 18,169
Referee: Andrew Madley
27 February 2024 Fifth round Blackburn Rovers 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–4 p)
Newcastle United Blackburn
20:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 22,730
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Penalties

EFL Cup

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Blackburn were drawn at home against Walsall in the first round,[120] away to Harrogate Town in the second round,[121] back at home against Cardiff City for the third round[122] and then away again, against Chelsea, in the fourth round.[123]

8 August 2023 First round Blackburn Rovers 4–3 Walsall Blackburn
19:45 BSTReport
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 6,173
Referee: Ben Speedie
30 August 2023 Second round Harrogate Town 0–8 Blackburn Rovers Harrogate
19:45 BSTReport
Stadium: EnviroVent Stadium
Attendance: 2,653
Referee: Will Finnie
26 September 2023 Third round Blackburn Rovers 5–2 Cardiff City Blackburn
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 5,371
Referee: Andrew Kitchen
1 November 2023 Fourth round Chelsea 2–0 Blackburn Rovers Fulham
19:45 GMTReportStadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 39,548
Referee: Tim Robinson

Squad statistics

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Appearances and goals

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As of 4 May 2024[124]
No.PosNatPlayerTotalChampionshipFA CupEFL Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK  ENGAynsley Pears28026+002+000+00
12GK  SWELeopold Wahlstedt25020+101+003+00
38GK  ENGNicholas Michalski000+000+000+00

2DF  ENGCallum Brittain49140+412+002+10
3DF  ENGHarry Pickering41135+111+003+10
4DF  IRLConnor O'Riordan200+200+000+00
5DF  SCODominic Hyam (C)40135+013+001+10
14DF  FRABilly Koumetio (on loan from Liverpool)100+000+100+00
15DF  ENGPatrick Gamble200+000+101+00
16DF  ENGScott Wharton34224+422+003+10
17DF  ENGHayden Carter35029+201+001+20
25DF  ENGJake Batty100+000+001+00
26DF  ENGSam Barnes100+000+001+00
31DF  NIRTom Atcheson200+000+100+10
40DF  ENGRhys Doherty000+000+000+00
41DF  ENGLeo Duru000+000+000+00
45DF  ENGBen Chrisene (on loan from Aston Villa)1807+901+100+00
55DF  ENGKyle McFadzean13010+201+000+00

6MF  NORSondre Tronstad41134+201+112+10
7MF  ISLArnór Sigurðsson34717+1252+111+11
8MF  IRLSammie Szmodics (VC)483344+0273+060+10
10MF  ENGTyrhys Dolan39529+752+000+10
11MF  ENGJoe Rankin-Costello29221+621+001+00
19MF  WALRyan Hedges18213+420+001+00
21MF  ENGJohn Buckley1435+601+002+03
22MF  IRLZak Gilsenan520+200+001+22
23MF  SCOJohn Fleck101+000+000+00
24MF  IRLAndrew Moran (on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion)41419+1623+003+02
30MF  ENGJake Garrett2846+1512+104+03
36MF  ENGJames Edmondson110+000+000+11
39MF  SCOKristi Montgomery000+000+000+00
42MF  IRLRory Finneran100+000+100+00
44MF  SWEYasin Ayari (on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion)1302+800+300+00

9FW  ENGSam Gallagher27520+432+011+01
18FW  ENGDilan Markanday2737+1410+203+12
20FW  ENGHarry Leonard2249+1030+111+10
32FW  ENGIgor Tyjon000+000+000+00
33FW  GERSemir Telalović2002+1501+101+00
Players out on loan:
27MF  ENGLewis Travis (on loan at Ipswich Town)22012+800+001+10
28MF  ENGCharlie Weston (on loans at Kidderminster Harriers)000+000+000+00
29FW  WALJack Vale (on loan at Motherwell)000+000+000+00
34GK  ENGJoe Hilton (on loan at Macclesfield)100+000+001+00
35GK  ENGJordan Eastham (on loan at Hyde United)000+000+000+00
37MF  IRLTom Bloxham (on loan at Harrogate Town)210+100+000+11
Players that played for Blackburn Rovers this season that have left the club:
4DF  ENGJames Hill (on loan from Bournemouth)20114+410+002+00
14FW  ENGNiall Ennis1313+800+001+11
23MF  ENGAdam Wharton29222+421+002+00

Goalscorers

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As of 4 May 2024[124]
RankNo.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupEFL CupTotal
18MF Sammie Szmodics276033
27MF Arnór Sigurðsson5117
39FW Sam Gallagher3115
=10MF Tyrhys Dolan5005
520FW Harry Leonard3104
=24MF Andrew Moran2024
=30MF Jake Garrett1034
818FW Dilan Markanday1023
=21MF John Buckley0033
1011MF Joe Rankin-Costello2002
=16DF Scott Wharton2002
=19MF Ryan Hedges2002
=22MF Zak Gilsenan0022
=23MF Adam Wharton2002
152DF Callum Brittain1001
=3DF Harry Pickering1001
=4DF James Hill1001
=5DF Dominic Hyam1001
=6MF Sondre Tronstad0101
=14FW Niall Ennis0011
=36MF James Edmondson0011
=37MF Tom Bloxham0011
Own goal1001
Total60101787

Assists

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As of 4 May 2024[125][126]
RankNo.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupEFL CupTotal
124MF Andrew Moran6039
22DF Callum Brittain6118
=9FW Sam Gallagher3216
419MF Ryan Hedges3025
54DF James Hill3014
=7MF Arnór Sigurðsson2204
=8MF Sammie Szmodics4004
=10MF Tyrhys Dolan4004
=11MF Joe Rankin-Costello4004
=17DF Hayden Carter2204
1121MF John Buckley1023
=23MF Adam Wharton3003
133DF Harry Pickering1102
=6MF Sondre Tronstad1102
=20FW Harry Leonard2002
=27MF Lewis Travis2002
=30MF Jake Garrett1012
1822MF Zak Gilsenan0011
=44MF Yasin Ayari1001
Total4791268

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