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Blackburn Rovers maintained a respectable mid-table position in the First Division until they were finally relegated (along with Aston Villa) from the top flight (for the first time since the foundation of the league) in the 1935–36 season. When the league resumed after the war, Blackburn Rovers were relegated in their second season (1947–48).
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]
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.
The 1935–36 season was the 44th season of The Football League.. This season saw two significant changes in the First Division. Prior to this season Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers had been the only ever-present members of English football's top division.
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 Division; Season: 1913–14: Champions: Blackburn Rovers 2nd English title: Relegated: Preston North End Derby County: Matches played: 380: Goals scored: 1,103 (2.9 per match) Top goalscorer: George Elliott (32 goals) [1] Biggest home win: Blackburn Rovers 6–0 Middlesbrough (20 September 1913) Blackburn Rovers 6–0 Everton (8 November ...
It was the first double digit scoreline in the division since 1958–59. Other results that day included Liverpool beating Stoke City 6-1, Burnley beating Manchester United by the same scoreline, Blackburn Rovers beating West Ham United 8-2 away and a 4-4 draw between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur. [2]
Blackburn Rovers: 42 16 5 21 60 70 0.857 37 18 ... Locations of the Football League First Division London teams 1959–1960. Arsenal. Birmingham. Blackburn Rovers.