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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 ...
Chart showing the progress of Blackburn Rovers F.C. through the English football league system from the inaugural season in 1888–89 to present. The table below details the club's achievements in all national competitions, from their first FA Cup campaign in 1879–80 up until the most recent completed season. [3] [4]
Rovers looked intent on returning to the top flight in style fulfilling the wishes of late owner Jack Walker who died shortly after the season began. Striker Matt Jansen , signed during the relegation campaign, was the club's top scorer with 23 Division One goals.
First Half begins. Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United. 12:00. Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United. 10:30.
The 1911–12 season was the 24th season of The Football League.. Blackburn Rovers won the First Division title for the first time.. Bury and Preston North End were relegated to the Second Division, and their places in the First Division were taken by Derby County and Chelsea.
First Half begins. Blackburn Rovers vs Luton Town. 14:30. Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Blackburn Rovers vs Luton Town. 13:00. Follow live football coverage with The ...
8 February – A non-final match of the FA Cup is broadcast live for the first time when the BBC shows the fifth round match between Charlton Athletic and Blackburn Rovers. [9] [10] [8] 25 October - Scheduled live coverage of a First Division match between Charlton Athletic and Chelsea is pulled after objections from the Football League. [11 ...
Several League Cup ties and the First Division match between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday were screened live on Pay-TV, available only in Westminster and Sheffield, in the 1966-67 season. Television coverage was threatened in 1983 by a bid from Telejector, to screen live League football exclusively in pubs, bars and clubs.