Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry City — result, stats and line-ups

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2023/2024

Blackburn Rovers

27 APR

0:0

Coventry City

Goals

No goals in this one.

Man of the match

Brad CollinsCoventry City9.4

Expected goals (xG)

Blackburn RoversxGCoventry City

2.250.27

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RefereeAnthony Backhouse
1st AssistantCraig Taylor
4th OfficialGeoff Eltringham

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Blackburn RoversCoventry City

1′45′90′

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Match flow

Red card

John Eustace · Argument

PLAYER

Yellow card50'

Kasey Palmer · Argument

PLAYER

Red card62'

Liam Kitching · Professional last man foul

OUT

Substitution63'

In: Yasin Ayari · Out: Joe Rankin-Costello · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution65'

In: Joel Latibeaudiere · Out: Kasey Palmer · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution72'

In: Jamie Allen · Out: Josh Eccles · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution72'

In: Matty Godden · Out: Ellis Simms · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution73'

In: Ben Chrisene · Out: Harry Pickering · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution86'

In: Jake Bidwell · Out: Callum O'Hare · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution86'

In: Aidan Dausch · Out: Haji Wright · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution88'

In: Andrew Moran · Out: Tyrhys Dolan · Tactical sub

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Commentary

103

And that's it. The match concludes - Blackburn Rovers 0, Coventry City 0.
90+6′The second half concludes - Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City are at a stalemate with a score of 0-0.
90+5′Missed chance. Sam Gallagher - Blackburn Rovers - shot with left foot from the centre of the box missed to the left. Assist - Sammie Szmodics.
90+3′Attempt thwarted. Sammie Szmodics of Blackburn Rovers' right-footed shot from beyond the box is obstructed. Assisted by Yasin Ayari.
90+2′A new offensive move is underway. Kyle McFadzean of Blackburn Rovers attempts a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's saved in the top right corner. The assist came from Callum Brittain who delivered a cross.
90+2′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, forced by Bradley Collins.
90+2′Another offensive move. Andrew Moran of Blackburn Rovers attempts a header within the six-yard box on the left side, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist came from Ben Chrisene with a cross.
90+1′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, thanks to Jake Bidwell's deflection.
90′Kyle McFadzean of Blackburn Rovers has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
90′Aidan Dausch of Coventry City commits a foul.
89′Offside called against Blackburn Rovers. Sammie Szmodics has been flagged offside.
88′Player swap - Blackburn Rovers. Andrew Moran is coming on to replace Tyrhys Dolan.
88′Opportunity squandered. Yasin Ayari of Blackburn Rovers makes an attempt with his right foot from beyond the penalty area, but it narrowly misses to the left. The setup was provided by Callum Brittain following a corner kick.Penalty
88′Attempt thwarted. Callum Brittain from Blackburn Rovers' right-footed shot from beyond the box is stopped. Yasin Ayari provided the assist.
87′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, forced by Milan van Ewijk.
86′Player switch - Coventry City. Aidan Dausch is coming in to replace Haji Wright.
86′Player switch - Coventry City. Jake Bidwell is coming on to replace Callum O'Hare.
83′Milan van Ewijk of Coventry City has been awarded a defensive free kick.
83′Ben Chrisene of Blackburn Rovers has committed a foul.
81′Sam Gallagher of Blackburn Rovers commits a foul.
81′Bobby Thomas of Coventry City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
79′Opportunity squandered. Yasin Ayari of Blackburn Rovers takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box but fails to find the target. The assist was provided by Tyrhys Dolan.
78′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
78′Match pause - Coventry City.
76′Opportunity squandered. Haji Wright of Coventry City attempted a header from the right side of the box but it didn't hit the target. The assist was provided by Jay Dasilva, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
75′Corner kick awarded to Coventry City. Kyle McFadzean is responsible for the concession.
74′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, forced by Joel Latibeaudiere's defense.
73′Milan van Ewijk of Coventry City has earned a defensive free kick.
73′Tyrhys Dolan of Blackburn Rovers has committed a foul.
73′Player swap - Blackburn Rovers. Harry Pickering is replaced by Ben Chrisene.
72′Player change - Coventry City. Josh Eccles is being replaced by Jamie Allen.
72′Player Swap - Coventry City. Matt Godden comes in to replace Ellis Simms.
69′Haji Wright commits a foul - Coventry City.
69′Dominic Hyam of Blackburn Rovers has been awarded a defensive free kick.
69′Another offensive move is underway. Callum Brittain of Blackburn Rovers takes a shot with his left foot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the right corner. The assist came from Sondre Tronstad.
68′Tyrhys Dolan of Blackburn Rovers strikes the left upright with a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area.Penalty
67′Opportunity squandered. Sammie Szmodics of Blackburn Rovers attempted a shot with his right foot from beyond the box but failed to hit the target. The assist was provided by Sondre Tronstad.
67′Attempt thwarted. Blackburn Rovers' Sam Gallagher fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it's deflected. The assist was by Harry Pickering.
65′Player Swap - Coventry City. Joel Latibeaudiere is coming on to replace Kasey Palmer.
64′Dominic Hyam commits a foul - Blackburn Rovers.
64′Ellis Simms of Coventry City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
63′Player change - Blackburn Rovers. Joe Rankin-Costello is replaced by Yasin Ayari.
62′Liam Kitching of Coventry City has been shown the red card.
62′Sam Gallagher of Blackburn Rovers has earned an attacking free kick.
62′Liam Kitching commits a foul - Coventry City.
59′Liam Kelly of Coventry City strikes the right post with a right-footed shot from within the six-yard box on the left side.
59′Attempt thwarted. Haji Wright of Coventry City tries a right-footed shot from the left side of the box but it's stopped. The assist was by Callum O'Hare.
56′Harry Pickering of Blackburn Rovers has been awarded a free kick on the left flank.
56′Callum O'Hare of Coventry City commits a foul.
56′Joe Rankin-Costello's right-footed shot from outside the box for Blackburn Rovers is thwarted. The assist came from Tyrhys Dolan.
55′Opportunity squandered. Sammie Szmodics of Blackburn Rovers attempted a shot from a challenging spot on the left using his right foot, but it went too high and veered off to the left. The assist came from Joe Rankin-Costello via a cross.
54′Corner kick awarded to Coventry City. Kyle McFadzean is responsible for the concession.
54′Shot blocked. Kasey Palmer - Coventry City - shot with right foot from outside the box is blocked.
50′Kasey Palmer of Coventry City has been handed a yellow card.
49′Opportunity lost. Sam Gallagher from Blackburn Rovers attempted a header from the middle of the box but didn't succeed. The assist was provided by Harry Pickering with a cross.
48′Missed chance. Sam Gallagher - Blackburn Rovers - shot with the head from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Harry Pickering with a cross.
46′Pause finished. They are prepared to proceed.
46′Match pause - Coventry City.
45′The second half of the match between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City commences, with the score still at a stalemate, 0-0.
45+1′The first half concludes with neither Blackburn Rovers nor Coventry City managing to score, leaving the score at 0-0.
45′Kasey Palmer of Coventry City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
45′Fouled by Hayden Carter - Blackburn Rovers
44′Missed chance. Sammie Szmodics - Blackburn Rovers - shot with right foot from outside the box missed to the left. Assist - Joe Rankin-Costello.
44′Shot blocked. Joe Rankin-Costello - Blackburn Rovers - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is blocked.
43′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, forced by Bradley Collins.
43′Another offensive effort. Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn Rovers takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's deflected to the left corner. The assist came from Tyrhys Dolan.
39′Attempt thwarted. Dominic Hyam of Blackburn Rovers' header from close range gets obstructed. The cross for the assist was provided by Harry Pickering.
39′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, forced by Bobby Thomas.
34′Kyle McFadzean of Blackburn Rovers commits a foul.
34′Haji Wright of Coventry City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
33′Corner - Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Liam Kelly.
31′Harry Pickering of Blackburn Rovers has earned an offensive free kick.
28′Dominic Hyam of Blackburn Rovers successfully earned a defensive free kick.
28′Callum O'Hare of Coventry City commits a foul.
27′Milan van Ewijk of Coventry City has secured a free kick on the right flank.
27′Sondre Tronstad commits a foul - Blackburn Rovers.
25′Opportunity squandered. Callum Brittain of Blackburn Rovers attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it veers off to the left. The cross was provided by Harry Pickering.
24′Kasey Palmer from Coventry City commits a foul.
24′Callum Brittain of Blackburn Rovers has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
22′Attempt thwarted. Blackburn Rovers' Kyle McFadzean's right-footed shot from beyond the box is obstructed.
20′New attacking attempt. Haji Wright - Coventry City - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Callum O'Hare.
18′New attacking attempt. Sammie Szmodics - Blackburn Rovers - shot with right foot from the right side of the box is saved in the right corner. Assist - Callum Brittain.
18′Another offensive effort. Sammie Szmodics of Blackburn Rovers takes a shot with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist came from Sam Gallagher with a header.Penalty
16′Liam Kitching commits a foul - Coventry City.
16′Sam Gallagher of Blackburn Rovers has earned a defensive free kick.
14′Callum O'Hare of Coventry City has earned a free kick on the left flank.
13′Haji Wright of Coventry City has successfully earned a free kick on the left flank.
13′Hayden Carter from Blackburn Rovers has committed a foul.
12′Missed chance. Sammie Szmodics - Blackburn Rovers - shot with right foot from the centre of the box goes high.
12′Another offensive move. Tyrhys Dolan of Blackburn Rovers takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it's thwarted by the goalkeeper right in the middle of the goal.
12′Attempt thwarted. Blackburn Rovers' Sam Gallagher's left-footed strike from the box's heart is impeded. Kyle McFadzean provides assistance with a header.
11′Missed chance. Sammie Szmodics - Blackburn Rovers - shot with right foot from outside the box missed to the left after corner.
10′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, forced by Haji Wright.
10′Attempt thwarted. Dominic Hyam of Blackburn Rovers' header from the right side of the six-yard box is stopped. The assist came from Callum Brittain with a cross.
9′Corner kick awarded to Blackburn Rovers, forced by Bobby Thomas.
9′Shot blocked. Joe Rankin-Costello - Blackburn Rovers - shot with left foot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assist - Sammie Szmodics.
7′New attacking attempt. Joe Rankin-Costello - Blackburn Rovers - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Sammie Szmodics.
6′Liam Kelly - Coventry City - won a free kick in defence.
6′Fouled by Sam Gallagher - Blackburn Rovers
6′Missed chance. Josh Eccles - Coventry City - shot with right foot from outside the box is close, but missed to the left. Assist - Jay Dasilva.
2′Sondre Tronstad - Blackburn Rovers - won a free kick in defence.
2′Fouled by Jay Dasilva - Coventry City
The initial half commences...

Match statistics

BBRCVC

Possession and passing

50%Possession50%

73%Pass accuracy76%

421Passes437

308Successful Passes330

96Ball Safe133

23Key Passes4

2 more

3Substitutions6

21Throw-ins22

Attack

0Goals0

30Shots Total6

8Shots On Target1

10Corners2

78Dangerous Attacks33

10Accurate Crosses2

13 more

115Attacks85

9Dribble Attempts16

58Duels Won42

17Goal Attempts3

1Offsides0

0Penalties0

10Shots Blocked2

19Shots inside the box3

12Shots Off Target3

11Shots outside the box3

100%Successful dribbles100%

6Successful Dribbles7

31Total Crosses9

Defence and discipline

1Saves8

18Tackles9

14Interceptions12

10Fouls9

0Yellow cards1

0Red cards1

Other

1Hit Woodwork1

24Successful Headers16

18Successful Interceptions12

52Headers29

13Challenges12

0Yellowred Cards0

1 more

0Counter Attacks1

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

A. BackhousePer-match averages this season · 13 matches · career: 82

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.69	2.15	2.54	3.94
Red cards	0.15	0.08	0.08	0.05
Second yellows	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.04
Penalties	0.15	0.15	0.00	0.12

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

Blackburn RoversxGCoventry City

2.250.27

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

1.080.04

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

2.250.27

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

1.340.26

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.910.01

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.550.01

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.000.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.630.24

Starting XI

Coventry CityFormation: 4-4-1-1 · €32M7/11

Mark Robins

Blackburn RoversFormation: 3-4-1-2 · €17M7/11

John Eustace

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Blackburn Rovers€17Mstarting XI · 7/11€27Mwith bench · 14/20

Coventry City€32Mstarting XI · 7/11€35Mwith bench · 11/20

Coventry City's starting XI cost €14M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Blackburn Rovers — bench

Leopold WahlstedtGoalkeeper · €500K (2026)14

Billy KoumetioDefender18

Dilan MarkandayAttacker · €600K (2022)21

John BuckleyMidfielder · €1.2M (2025)24

Andrew MoranMidfielder · €1.2M (2026)7.0 30

Jake GarrettMidfielder33

Semir TelalovicAttacker · €50K (2022)44

Yasin AyariMidfielder · €4M (2023)7.8 45

Ben ChriseneDefender · €1.8M (2024)6.8

Coventry City — bench

Jamie AllenMidfielder · €450K (2017)6.4 13

Ben WilsonGoalkeeper21

Jake BidwellDefender · €1.6M (2016)6.7 22

Joel LatibeaudiereDefender · €500K (2023)7.0 24

Matty GoddenAttacker · €815K (2019)6.4 41

Dermi LusalaDefender48

Luke BellGoalkeeper54

Kai AndrewsMidfielder59

Aidan DauschAttacker6.4

Player statistics

Blackburn Rovers starters then subs, by rating

Kyle McFadzean#55 · Defender · 90′8.2

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 2
Shots on target: 1
Expected goals (xG): 0.08
xGoT: 0.20

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 33/48
Pass accuracy: 69%
Key passes: 1
Long balls (won/total): 7/14

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 10/13
Aerials won: 10

Defence

Tackles: 0
Interceptions: 2
Clearances: 1
Blocked shots: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 1
Fouls drawn: 1

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Blackburn Rovers	2.2045.45%	2.0748.31%
Draw	3.6027.78%	3.6527.4%
Coventry City	3.1032.26%	3.2530.77%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Blackburn Rovers or Draw	1.3673.37%	1.3275.76%
Blackburn Rovers or Coventry City	1.2877.82%	1.2679.37%
Draw or Coventry City	1.6660.02%	1.7357.8%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.1984.03%
0–1 goals	–	4.8020.83%
3+ goals	1.6660.02%	1.6361.35%
0–2 goals	2.2045.45%	2.2843.86%
4+ goals	–	2.6537.74%
0–3 goals	–	1.4967.11%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Blackburn Rovers	2.7536.36%	2.6038.46%
Draw	2.3043.48%	2.3342.92%
Coventry City	3.5028.57%	3.6527.4%

Outcome	bet365
BBR → BBR	3.5028.57%
BBR → X	13.007.69%
BBR → CVC	26.003.85%
X → BBR	5.5018.18%
X → X	6.0016.67%
X → CVC	7.0014.29%
CVC → BBR	21.004.76%
CVC → X	13.007.69%
CVC → CVC	5.0020%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	3.5028.57%
6 - 8	4.0025%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	15.006.67%
Over 14	6.0016.67%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
4+ cards	–	1.3474.63%
0–3 cards	–	2.9533.9%
5+ cards	1.8354.56%	1.8454.35%
0–4 cards	1.8354.56%	1.8454.35%
6+ cards	–	2.7536.36%
0–5 cards	–	1.3772.99%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Swansea City	8	17
2	West Ham United	8	15
3	Middlesbrough	8	15
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers	7	14
5	West Bromwich Albion	8	14
6	Queens Park Rangers	8	13
7	Stoke City	8	13
8	Bristol City	8	13
9	Charlton Athletic	8	12
10	Birmingham City	8	11
11	Millwall	8	11
12	Lincoln City	8	11
13	Southampton	8	10
14	Wrexham	8	10
15	Bolton Wanderers	8	10
16	Blackburn Rovers	8	9
17	Norwich City	8	9
18	Sheffield United	8	9
19	Portsmouth	7	8
20	Watford	8	8
21	Cardiff City	8	7
22	Derby County	8	5
23	Preston North End	8	4
24	Burnley	8	4

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.5365.23%	1.5365.36%
No	2.3742.11%	2.4341.15%