West Bromwich Albion head to Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship on Easter Monday where they'll be backed by a tremendous sold-out following of 7,500 supporters (ko 3pm).
James Morrison's men go into the encounter at Ewood Park on a five-match unbeaten run. The Baggies were held to a 2-2 draw by Wrexham on Good Friday having led 2-0 at the break following efforts from Isaac Price and Josh Maja.
Hosts Rovers eased their own relegation fears with a crucial 1-0 win away at Birmingham City on the same afternoon. Todd Cantwell's 69th-minute goal was the difference at St Andrews @ Knighthead Park.
A solitary strike from Isaac Price was enough to hand the Throstles an opening-day triumph over Blackburn in the reverse fixture. Check out the highlights below.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's battle with Blackburn.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
WBA Radio & WBA TV duo Gez Mulholland and Andy Johnson will provide live commentary from Ewood Park, with coverage starting at 2.45pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Sunday afternoon.
Supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.
The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk, myalbion@wbafc.co.uk or enquiries@wbafc.co.uk.
Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day.
The opposition
Blackburn Rovers sit just two points above Albion heading into Monday. Michael O'Neill's men have earned seven points from their last three games to climb further away from danger over the past few weeks.
They've had a mixed season to date, winning 12, drawing 10 and losing 18 of their 40 Sky Bet Championship games. Most of those wins have come on the road, with Rovers recording maximum points in just four of their 20 league games at Ewood Park.
Their impressive away record has seen them pick up 27 points, three of which came at Birmingham City on Good Friday. Todd Cantwell's fifth goal of the season extended Rovers' gap to the bottom three to six points with six games remaining.
O'Neill, 56, was appointed Blackburn boss in the middle of February - a role he accepted alongside his responsibility of leading the Northern Ireland international team.
Since joining, the former Brechin City, Shamrock Rovers and Stoke City manager has won four and drawn two of his nine games in charge, defeating QPR, Preston, Millwall and Birmingham City over the past two months.
O'Neill will know the importance of another positive result against the Albion. Rovers, who face Stoke City, Coventry City, Sheffield United, Southampton and Leicester City after the battle with the Baggies, could take a huge step towards securing safety with a triumph over James Morrison's outfit.
Albion's recent record at Ewood Park
Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Albion, October 2024
The two teams played out a goalless draw up north towards the end of October in 2024. Rovers and Albion both had opportunities to score, but neither managed to hit the back of the net.
Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Albion, August 2023
The hosts claimed all three points on the opening day of the 2023/24 term. Two goals in three minutes in the middle of the first period put Rovers in a commanding position at the break, with Dilan Markanday and Harry Leonard both on the scoresheet. Matt Phillips pulled one back at the start of the second half, but the Baggies were unable to find an equaliser.
Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Albion, August 2022
Blackburn edged out the Baggies in what was the third second-tier encounter of the 2022/23 campaign. Ben Brereton Diaz's goal gave the home team a 1-0 lead at the interval. That advantage was doubled just moments into the second period when Sam Gallagher scored. Grady Diangana's strike on the hour made it 2-1, but the visitors failed to force a leveller and left Ewood Park with nothing.
Memorable meeting
Interim head coach James Morrison scored an absolute cracker as the Baggies beat Blackburn 2-1 at Ewood Park in the Premier League in December 2011.
His brilliant volley from the edge of the box put the visitors 1-0 up after 52 minutes, however the hosts equalised 18 minutes from time courtesy of Scott Dann.
With the encounter heading for a draw, striker Peter Odemwingie popped up and curled in the winner from the edge of the box with just one minute left of the clock.
Check out the highlights below.
💥 Mozza's volley
🎯 Odemwingie's strike
Two tremendous goals helped us to a 2-1 win at Ewood Park 🔙 in 2011. pic.twitter.com/b0DcjuYCQf— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) August 21, 2021
Pre-match stats
Albion and Blackburn Rovers, two of the founding members of the Football League, will be going head-to-head for the 139th time on Easter Monday. Rovers boast the better record with 56 victories compared to the Baggies' 48. There have also been 34 draws.
There have been four Albion wins, four Blackburn wins and four draws in the last 12 meetings between the clubs.
Albion have the chance to go six league matches unbeaten for the first time since a run of six between April and August in 2025.
The Baggies haven't been victorious in back-to-back away games since August 2025 when they won at Wrexham and then Stoke City.
Blackburn are unbeaten in three games. The last time they went four without defeat was during a run of six in the final six fixtures of the 2024/25 term.
Colours for the road
Albion will wear their black away kit in Lancashire on Monday.
The Baggies last turned out in those colours at Norwich City in the Emirates FA Cup in February.
It will be the first time Albion have worn black in the Sky Bet Championship since the trip to Coventry in late November.
Ticket information
Albion will be backed by a sold-out following of 7,500 supporters at Blackburn Rovers.
Thank you, as always, for your truly incredible support!
Hospitality offer
Albion supporters who have purchased an away ticket can upgrade to Blackburn's Legends Lounge - which is located in the away stand - for £20.
Enjoy lounge access from two-and-a-half hours before the match - and Slow Cooked Minted Lamb Shoulder on Floured Teacake with Cucumber Yoghurt, Crispy Onions and Fries, along with a drink token for one pint or a soft drink.
Places can be booked here.
Guide for away supporters
Blackburn Rovers have kindly provided a guide for visiting supporters.
