Blackburn – West Ham

Match analysis

Blackburn host league leaders West Ham in what promises to be a clash of starkly contrasting fortunes. The Rovers sit 15th with eight points from seven games – two wins, two draws and three defeats, and a perfectly balanced 10‑10 goal record – while the Hammers sit atop the table on 14 points, having won four, drawn two and lost only once, boasting a comfortable 20‑9 tally. The head‑to‑head record this season sees West Ham clearly favoured, yet Blackburn’s home advantage and the need to claw back from the relegation zone could make the encounter far from a procession. Both sides will be keen to cement their positions, with Blackburn desperate for a vital three points and West Ham looking to extend their lead at the summit.