Tony Mowbray pointed to his team’s ‘strength of character’ after Blackburn came from behind to deservedly beat Sheffield United 3-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.Smarting from a club record home defeat to Fulham on Wednesday, Rovers made the worst possible start, conceding in the second minute through Rhian Brewster’s stunning volley – his first goal for the club.Howe...Full Story »

Matty Taylor should continue to lead the line when former club Bristol Rovers pitch up at Oxford for Saturday’s FA Cup first-round tie.The 31-year-old has not missed a League One game all season, scoring five goals in his last seven matches.Cameron Brannagan will be back in the squad after illness.The midfielder missed last weekend’s 3-1 win over Morecambe.Striker Brett Pitman will m...Full Story »

Blackburn, reeling from the club’s heaviest ever home defeat, face more defensive disruption for the visit of Sheffield United on Saturday with Jan Paul Van Hecke set for a three-game ban following his dismissal in the 7-0 defeat by Fulham on Wednesday night.Blackburn were already without Daniel Ayala and Harry Pickering because of calf problems and the pair are likely to sit out the visit...Full Story »

Marco Silva praised Fulham’s “winning mentality” after they inflicted a 7-0 thrashing on 10-man Blackburn.The free-scoring Cottagers were two goals up within 20 minutes through Neeskens Kebano and top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic’s 19th goal of the campaign. Jan Paul Van Hecke’s dismissal for a reckless challenge ended the game as a contest after 30 minutes.Fulham rut...Full Story »

Fulham closed the gap on Sky Bet Championship leaders Bournemouth after a crushing 7-0 win at 10-man Blackburn.Marco Silva’s men were utterly ruthless as they swatted aside a Blackburn team who had lost only once on home turf this season.Any discussion of a tricky night was put to bed within 19 minutes as the Cottagers raced into a two-goal lead through Neeskens Kebano’s precise fini...Full Story »

Blackburn look set to be without Sam Gallagher for the visit of Fulham.The striker came off injured against Derby at the weekend and is rated as doubtful.Defender Ryan Nyambe could return after a hamstring problem.Daniel Ayala and Harry Pickering are likely to sit out again with calf injuries.Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo misses out on a return to his former club.Adarabioyo starts a three-mat...Full Story »

Joey Barton believes that the fortunes of his Bristol Rovers side are “starting to turn” after earning a 1-0 win at Harrogate.Substitute Nick Anderton scored the only goal of the game after the hour mark to seal a rare away win for the 16th-placed Pirates, who were relegated from League One last season.Having previously failed to claim an away win since last December, Rovers have now...Full Story »

Derby manager Wayne Rooney admitted his team had been taught a harsh lesson after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Blackburn.Rooney described the first-half performance as unacceptable as Rovers scored twice to move up to seventh place in the Championship.Blackburn dominated the first half and should have been out of sight by the interval.Ben Brereton Diaz scored at the second attempt in the eigh...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers ended Harrogate’s long unbeaten run at home in League Two as Nick Anderton’s strike snatched a 1-0 win at the EnviroVent Stadium.Rovers boss Joey Barton came under fire last week over his “holocaust” comment, but proved his managerial nous as two of his substitutes combined to score the game’s only goal.After a scoreless first half and little in the w...Full Story »

Harrogate defender Connor Hall could return for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Bristol Rovers.Hall missed the last two games through injury but he is poised to be restored at centre-back.Midfielder Alex Pattison missed the 3-2 defeat to Hartlepool last Saturday because of injury and could also recover in time to face Rovers.Defender Rory McArdle remains a long-term absentee.Bristol Rovers bos...Full Story »

Derby hope to have Sam Baldock and Jason Knight back in contention when they host Blackburn.Baldock has missed the last two matches with a nose problem and while that issue has now cleared up, the forward is nursing a slight hamstring injury.Midfielder Knight suffered a thigh injury in the latter stages of the 2-2 draw against Luton, which then ruled him out of the 1-1 draw at Coventry last week...Full Story »

James Rowberry made a successful start as Newport boss with a 3-1 Sky Bet League Two win over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The visitors took a 27th minute lead when Courtney Baker-Richardson slid in at the far post to finish a low Jake Cain cross.Dominic Telford doubled the advantage in the 31st minute with a shot on the turn from close range after a poor clearance by Rovers goalkeeper...Full Story »

A second quickfire double in the space of a week helped Blackburn end their four-game winless run with 2-0 win over Reading.In a game of few chances, the Royals looked the most assured in possession but Rovers were much more clinical and they put their visitors to the sword in a devastating three-minute spell in the second half.First, Sam Gallagher tapped home after the impressive Joe Rothwell&r...Full Story »

Blackburn defender Harry Pickering is a doubt for the visit of Reading.The left-back played just 45 minutes at QPR in midweek after returning from illness before a calf injury forced his withdrawal.Midfielder Lewis Travis sustained a dead leg in that match and his fitness will have to be assessed.On-loan Brighton midfielder Reda Khadra has missed the last two matches with illness but returned to...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers have been hit by suspensions for the Sky Bet League Two derby clash against Newport.The Pirates secured a battling 1-1 draw at Colchester on Tuesday, but it came at a cost.Cian Harries was sent off for two yellow cards and Trevor Clarke then saw red for an off-the-ball incident, with both players now sidelined.However, Rovers boss Joey Barton was encouraged by the display against ...Full Story »

Ilias Chair’s late strike gave QPR a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory at home to out-of-form Blackburn.In a game of few clear-cut chances, Chair broke the deadlock with a fine goal with seven minutes remaining.He collected Rob Dickie’s clever pass and bent a shot beyond keeper Thomas Kaminski from near the edge of the penalty area.The result was a much-needed boost for Rangers follow...Full Story »

Stefan Johansen will miss QPR’s Championship clash with Blackburn through suspension.The Norway midfielder picked up his fifth booking in Saturday’s 4-1 hammering at Fulham, ruling him out of Tuesday’s home league meeting with Blackburn.Jimmy Dunne could come into contention to start as QPR bid to hit back to form after their west-London derby defeat.Wing-back Sam McCallum mana...Full Story »

Jimmy Dunne could come into contention to start as QPR bid to hit back to form when they host Blackburn in Tuesday’s Championship clash.Wing-back Sam McCallum managed an hour’s action before being replaced by Dunne in Saturday’s 4-1 west London derby thumping by Fulham.McCallum has only just returned from hamstring trouble, and might not be ready to start again from the off.Lee...Full Story »

Bradford boss Derek Adams admitted his side should have had the points sewn up long before Brett Pitman’s last-gasp equaliser for Bristol Rovers.The hosts had to settle for a 2-2 draw when substitute Pitman headed Antony Evans’ cross over goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell.Bradford took the lead in the 43rd minute when keeper James Belshaw saved Yann Songo’o’s close-range...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins praised the “bottle” of his “brave” side after they fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Blackburn.The hosts looked well on their way after a clinical two-goal burst at the end of the first half, through Joe Rothwell’s clever finish and Sam Gallagher’s effort.But the Sky Blues showed great character to fight back with two...Full Story »