Blackburn is one of English football’s historic clubs, founded in 1875 and rooted in Lancashire. Known formally as Blackburn Rovers, the club carries a distinctive blue-and-white identity and plays its home matches at Ewood Park, a ground associated with the team since 1890. Its profile combines deep Victorian heritage, major domestic achievements and a modern professional structure. This page presents a concise snapshot of Blackburn’s identity, current football context and recorded activity.
Blackburn Upcoming matches by league
Championship
-
- Regular Season - 8
Portsmouth
Blackburn
Fratton Park -
- Regular Season - 9
BlackburnNo H2HCardiff
-
- Regular Season - 10
Bristol CityNo H2HBlackburn
Ashton Gate Stadium -
- Regular Season - 11West BromNo H2HBlackburn
The Hawthorns
Blackburn Last matches by league
Championship
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FA Cup
Blackburn Team Roster
The recorded roster contains 35 players: seven attackers, eleven defenders, thirteen midfielders and four goalkeepers. The attacking group includes A. Guðjohnsen, A. Kargbo, I. Tyjon, J. Fevrier, M. Jørgensen, V. Joseph and Y. Ohashi. Defensive options include C. O’Riordan, H. Carter, H. Pickering, S. Wharton and Yuri Ribeiro, while A. Pears, B. Tóth, Felix Goddard and Jack Joseph Barrett are listed as goalkeepers. Midfield is represented by Sam Morsy, O. Afolayan, R. Morishita, Sidnei Tavares and T. Cantwell among others. The distribution gives Blackburn representation in all four positional groups, with midfield the largest section and several options across the attacking and defensive lines.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Harry Leslie Pickering
Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
Tom Atcheson
T. Pitt
Sean McLoughlin
Scott Bradley Wharton
Hayden James Carter
H. Pates
Matthew Litherland
Lucas Houghton
position Midfielder
Lorenze Mullarkey-Matthews
Ryan Alebiosu
Samy Sayed Morsy
Todd Owen Cantwell
Dion De Neve
Moussa Baradji
Ryoya Morishita
Adam John Forshaw
Jake Joseph Garrett
Kristi Montgomery
James Edmondson
H. Lister
Frank Vare
position Attacker
Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen
Jayden Raymond Fevrier
Augustus Kargbo
Oladapo Joshua Afolayan
Yuki Ohashi
Mathias Jørgensen
Last Blackburn Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching appointments begin on 1 February 2025, when David Anthony Lowe and Valérien Ismaël appear in the timeline. Ismaël is recorded as Blackburn’s current head coach. Lowe’s entry closes on the same date. Earlier appointments were John Eustace from February 2024 to February 2025, Jon Dahl Tomasson from June 2022 to February 2024, and Tony Mowbray from February 2017 to June 2022. The chronology places Ismaël at the front of the latest coaching record, with Lowe preserved as a same-day dated entry.
David Anthony Lowe
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Anthony Lowe | England | 1 February 2025 | 1 February 2025 |
| Valérien Alexandre Ismaël | France | 1 February 2025 | |
| John Mark Eustace | England | 1 February 2024 | 1 February 2025 |
| Jon Dahl Tomasson | Denmark | 1 June 2022 | 1 February 2024 |
| Anthony Mark Mowbray | England | 1 February 2017 | 1 June 2022 |
| Owen Columba Coyle | Scotland | 1 June 2016 | 1 February 2017 |
| Paul Lambert | Scotland | 1 November 2015 | 1 May 2016 |
| Gary David Bowyer | England | 1 March 2013 | 1 November 2015 |
| Michael Antony Appleton | England | 1 January 2013 | 1 March 2013 |
| Gary David Bowyer | England | 1 December 2012 | 1 January 2013 |
| Henning Stille Berg | Norway | 1 November 2012 | 1 December 2012 |
| Mondli Funani | South Africa | 1 July 2012 | 30 June 2013 |
| Steve Kean | Scotland | 1 December 2010 | 1 September 2012 |
| Samuel Allardyce | England | 1 December 2008 | 1 December 2010 |
| Paul Ince | England | 1 June 2008 | 1 December 2008 |
| Paul Ince | England | 1 June 2008 | 1 December 2008 |
| Mark Hughes | Wales | 1 September 2004 | 1 June 2008 |
| Roy Hodgson | England | 1 July 1997 | 1 November 1998 |
Blackburn Transfers
Blackburn’s recent arrivals show several recruitment routes rather than a complete transfer total. Permanent transfers include J. Fevrier from Stockport County, M. Baradji from Yverdon Sport, O. Afolayan from FC St. Pauli, M. Jørgensen from Bodo/Glimt and A. Guðjohnsen from Gent. Sam Morsy and N. Redmond are recorded as free-agent arrivals, while E. Cashin joined on loan. Loan returns include James Edmondson, L. Duru, Jack Joseph Barrett, H. Wood, B. Powell and C. O’Riordan. The listed movements are a recent sample, not a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Morsy |
Bristol City
|
Free agent | 9 August 2026 |
| J. Fevrier |
Stockport County
|
Transfer | 27 July 2026 |
| M. Baradji |
Yverdon Sport
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Sam Morsy |
Bristol City
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| James Edmondson |
Macclesfield
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Duru |
Birmingham Legion
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Jack Joseph Barrett |
Tranmere
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| H. Wood |
Rylands
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| B. Powell |
Barrow
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| N. Redmond |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
Free agent | 26 March 2026 |
| L. Duru |
San Diego
|
Return from loan | 5 March 2026 |
| O. Afolayan |
FC St. Pauli
|
Transfer | 31 January 2026 |
| H. Wood |
Rylands
|
Return from loan | 30 January 2026 |
| James Edmondson |
Macclesfield
|
Return from loan | 30 January 2026 |
| N. Redmond |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
Free agent | 24 January 2026 |
The recent departures include free-agent exits, loans, transfers and temporary returns to parent clubs. S. Tronstad is recorded as a free agent to Brann, while N. Michalski moved on loan to Crawley Town and A. Doherty on loan to Falkirk. Permanent transfers include Jake Thomas Batty to Swindon Town, M. Gueye to Shanghai Shenhua, D. Hyam to Wrexham, H. Leonard to Peterborough and L. Travis to Derby. Several players returned from loans, including T. Gardner-Hickman to Birmingham, E. Cashin to Brighton and M. Baradji to Yverdon Sport. These entries form a recent sample rather than a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidnei Tavares |
Wisla Plock
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| A. Henriksson |
Randers FC
|
Loan | 27 August 2026 |
| George Christopher John Pratt |
Bradford
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 |
| C. O'Riordan |
Barnsley
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 |
| R. Hedges |
Derby
|
Free agent | 19 August 2026 |
| S. Tronstad |
Brann
|
Free agent | 11 August 2026 |
| Z. Stritch |
AFC Fylde
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| Jack Joseph Barrett |
Marine
|
Loan | 6 August 2026 |
| V. Joseph |
Brighton U21
|
- | 31 July 2026 |
| N. Michalski |
Crawley Town
|
Loan | 31 July 2026 |
| H. Wood |
Rylands
|
Free agent | 30 July 2026 |
| V. Joseph |
Brighton U21
|
- | 30 July 2026 |
| L. Duru |
Carlisle
|
Free agent | 24 July 2026 |
| A. Doherty |
Falkirk
|
Loan | 24 July 2026 |
| M. Davies |
Southport
|
Loan | 16 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Blackburn’s recorded movement between August 2025 and August 2026 combines incoming recruitment with a substantial loan pathway. Arrivals include permanent transfers such as J. Fevrier, M. Baradji, O. Afolayan, M. Jørgensen and A. Guðjohnsen, alongside free-agent additions Sam Morsy and N. Redmond. E. Cashin is listed as a loan arrival, while several other additions are returns from temporary spells elsewhere. Departures show the reverse mechanisms: loans for N. Michalski, A. Doherty, L. Duru, B. Powell and others; free-agent exits including S. Tronstad; and transfers involving Jake Thomas Batty, M. Gueye, D. Hyam, H. Leonard and L. Travis. Loan returns also account for multiple movements in both directions. Taken together, the recent entries describe a changing squad with mixed permanent, free-agent and temporary arrangements, but they are only a recent sample and do not establish the club’s full transfer balance.
Leagues Blackburn has participated in
Blackburn has recent recorded participation through 2025 in the Championship, FA Cup, Friendlies Clubs and League Cup. These competitions form the latest recorded competitive context, although the available entries do not establish a 2026 schedule. The EFL Trophy and League One are historical entries from 2017. Premier League participation is also historical, with records spanning 2010 and 2011. The profile therefore links Blackburn with league, knockout and friendly competition across different periods, while keeping the older League One, EFL Trophy and Premier League entries separate from its latest recorded activity.
More about Blackburn
Blackburn is the team name used for Blackburn Rovers Football Club, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Founded in 1875, the club is one of English football’s oldest professional institutions and a foundational member of the Football League formed in 1888. Its historical standing includes multiple national league titles and domestic cup honours, with the 1990s Premier League championship representing its most prominent modern-era achievement. Ewood Park has been Blackburn’s home since 1890. Positioned near the River Darwen, the stadium is associated with a traditional working-class football atmosphere and historic grandstands rather than an out-of-town modern bowl. That setting reinforces the club’s local character and its connection with Lancashire. The East Lancashire derby with Burnley is a defining regional rivalry. Blue and white are Blackburn’s enduring colours, traditionally expressed through a divided or vertically segmented shirt. The badge incorporates the Red Rose of Lancaster within a blue-and-white roundel, linking the club to its county. Its motto, Arte et Labore, translates as By Skill and Hard Work and reflects both sporting craft and the industrial heritage of Blackburn. The earlier Maltese cross association adds another layer to the club’s nineteenth-century visual history. Blackburn’s wider identity combines historic achievement, civic representation, academy tradition and professional football continuity. Governance has moved from local industrial stewardship in earlier eras toward corporate and international ownership, with the V H Group and Venky’s associated with the modern structure. The club’s ecosystem remains rooted in Lancashire while extending through national competitions, domestic cup football and a broad professional network. The recorded team identity remains Blackburn, England, founded in 1875, with the Rovers name providing its established football context.
Last matches statistics for Blackburn
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Huddersfield
1 - 1
Blackburn
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Burton Albion
1 - 2
Blackburn
|
7 / 27 |
|
85 | 14 | 1 | 5 |
|
Wolves
2 - 2
Blackburn
|
5 / 10 |
|
81 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
|
Blackburn
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
|
5 / 6 |
|
74 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
|
Blackburn
1 - 2
Sheffield Utd
|
5 / 9 |
|
79 | 12 | - | 3 |
|
Blackburn
1 - 2
QPR
|
2 / 12 |
|
86 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
|
Lincoln
0 - 0
Blackburn
|
2 / 8 |
|
0% | 11 | 2 1 | 1 |
|
Preston
2 - 1
Blackburn
|
5 / 12 |
|
0% | 9 | 2 | 1 |
|
Blackburn
1 - 2
Sheffield Utd
|
5 / 19 |
|
0% | 9 | 1 | 1 |
|
Blackburn
3 - 1
Millwall
|
4 / 18 |
|
0% | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Detailed statistics Blackburn
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Blackburn
Warnings Blackburn
Passes Blackburn
Goalkeeper saves Blackburn
Latest start lineups Blackburn (XI)
Blackburn vs Millwall
Championship 2026 - 1563155
Blackburn vs Sheffield Utd
Championship 2026 - 1563143
Preston vs Blackburn
Championship 2026 - 1563136
Blackburn vs Leicester
Championship 2025 - 1387091
Sheffield Utd vs Blackburn
Championship 2025 - 1387078
Blackburn vs Coventry
Championship 2025 - 1387061
2026-2027
1st shirt
2025-2026
1st shirt
2025-2026
2nd shirt
2025-2026
3rd shirt
2024-2025
1st shirt
2024-2025
2nd shirt
2024-2025
3rd shirt
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2023-2024
3rd shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2019-2020
1st shirt