Blackburn – Stoke City

Match analysis

Blackburn host Stoke City in what promises to be a tightly contested clash in the lower half of the table. Blackburn sit 15th with eight points from seven games, their record of two wins, two draws and three defeats leaving them level on goal difference at ten‑ten. Stoke sit a touch higher in 10th place, having collected ten points from the same number of fixtures, also sitting on a neutral goal difference after scoring and conceding 11. Both sides will be eager to convert their modest point totals into a surge up the standings, making Ewood Park a potential turning point for the Rovers and a chance for the Potters to close the gap on the playoff spots.