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The first match played by Blackburn Rovers took place in Church, Lancashire on 18 December 1875 and was a 1–1 draw. [7] On 28 September 1878, Blackburn Rovers became one of 23 clubs to form the Lancashire Football Association. [8] On 1 November 1879 the club played in the FA Cup for the first time, beating the Tyne Association Football Club 5 ...
On 22 March 1888 John Birtwistle represented Blackburn Rovers at a meeting of a number of clubs at the Anderton Hotel in London. This meeting, and subsequent ones, led to the creation of the Football League, with Blackburn Rovers as part of it. Rovers finished the inaugural season of the league in fourth place, and unbeaten at home. [citation ...
Blackburn Rovers were established in 1875, becoming a founding member of The Football League in 1888 and the Premier League in 1995. In 1890, Rovers moved to Ewood Park.They have been English champions three times, and have won six FA Cups, one Football League Cup and one Full Members' Cup. [1]
Blackburn Rovers lined up in a 4–4–2 formation with one change in their starting line-up from their previous game, Price coming in for Lee Richardson in midfield. Wegerle was selected as a substitute in favour of Shearer. [33] Leicester City were unchanged from their semi-final second leg match, adopting a 5–2–3 formation. [34]
John Eustace is the current manager of Blackburn Rovers, an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. Founded on 5 November 1875, the club was one of the first to become professional. The club first played in the FA Cup in 1879 and managed to reach the final of the competition in 1882.
Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Owen Beck with a cross. Blackburn Rovers vs Luton Town
Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Hedges. Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers. 16:38.
Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Rankin-Costello with a cross. Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United. 12:38.