2023–24 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season
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| 2023–24 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Venkys London Ltd | |||
| CEO | Steve Waggott | |||
| Head Coach | Jon Dahl Tomasson (until 9 February)[1] John Eustace (from 9 February)[2] | |||
| Stadium | Ewood Park | |||
| Championship | 19th | |||
| FA Cup | Fifth round | |||
| EFL Cup | Fourth round | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Sammie Szmodics (27) All: Sammie Szmodics (33) | |||
| | ||||
| All statistics correct as of 16 November 2023. | ||||
The 2023–24 season is the 136th season in the existence of Blackburn Rovers Football Club and the club's sixth consecutive season in the Championship. In addition to the league, they are also competing in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
Season summary[edit]
May[edit]
On 19 May 2023, Rovers confirmed their retained list for the 2023–24 season. The club confirmed Bradley Dack, Ben Brereton Diaz, Daniel Ayala, Danny Butterworth, Dan Pike, Sam Burns, Aidan Dowling, George Chmiel, Will Blease & Ryan Wilson will all leave the club when their contracts end on 30 June. Jared Harlock, Lenni Cirino & Alex Baker have all had their contracts extended by a further 12 months, whilst Zak Gilsenan, Patrick Gamble and Isaac Whitehall have been offered new contracts. The following scholars have also been offered their first professional contracts with the club Dominik Biniek, Adam Caddick, Leo Duru, Ben Fyles and Charlie Olson.[3]
On 22 May 2023, Rovers announced academy defender Charlie Olson had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1 year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[4]
On 23 May 2023, Rovers announced academy midfielder Adam Caddick had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1 year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[5]
On 24 May 2023, Rovers announced academy midfielder Ben Fyles had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1 year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[6]
On 25 May 2023, Rovers announced academy defender Leo Duru had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1 year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[7]
On 26 May 2023, Rovers announced academy forward Dominik Biniek had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1 year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.[8]
On 27 May 2023, Rovers announced u21 defender Patrick Gamble had signed a new contract, a 2 year deal until 2025 with the option of a further 12 months.[9]
June[edit]
On 19 June 2023, Rovers announced u21 attacker Zak Gilsenan had signed a new contract, a 2 year deal until 2025 with the option of a further 12 months.[10]
On 28 June 2023, Rovers announced u21 midfielder Isaac Whitehall had signed a new contract, a 1 year deal until 2024.[11]
July[edit]
On 10 July 2023, Rovers announced defender Joe Rankin-Costello had signed a new long term contract, a 4 year deal until 2027.[12]
On 29 July 2023, Rovers announced striker Harry Leonard had signed a new long term contract, a 4 year deal until 2027.[13]
August[edit]
On 3 August 2023, Rovers announced u21 goalkeeper Felix Goddard had signed a new 2 year deal until 2025.[14]
September[edit]
On 29 September 2023, Rovers announced u18 defender Tom Atcheson had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026.[15]
November[edit]
On 28 November 2023, Rovers announced midfielder Sammie Szmodics had signed a new contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.[16]
December[edit]
January[edit]
February[edit]
On 2 February 2024, Rovers announced u21 midfielder Kristi Montgomery had signed a new contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.[17]
On 8 February 2024, Rovers announced they had been unsuccessful in attempts to sign Duncan McGuire on loan from MLS side Orlando City, A deal had been agreed between the two clubs on February 1st for the player to join on loan until the end of the season, with a view to making the move permanent in the summer but despite all relevant paperwork being completed and uploaded onto the system in good time, the signed registration documents were not submitted prior to the 11pm deadline.[18]
On 9 February 2024, Rovers announced Jon Dahl Tomasson had left his position as Head Coach by mutual consent along with assistant coach Remy Reynierse, with immediate effect.[19] Rovers announced John Eustace as the new Head Coach, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. He will be joined by Matt Gardiner who will be his assistant coach.[20]
On 24 February 2024, Rovers announced Keith Downing as John Eustace's assistant coach alongside Matt Gardiner, also Ben Rosen will leave the club at the end of the month, with Karl Hodges stepping up as interim Head of Performance.[21]
March[edit]
On 18 March 2024, Rovers announced u21 goalkeeper Nick Michalski had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2 year deal until 2026[22]
April[edit]
On 23 April 2024, Rovers announced Sammie Szmodics had been voted Player of the Season & also voted Players Player of the Season, he also won most Player of the Match award shared with Scott Wharton, Ryan Hedges's goal against Watford was voted Goal of the Season & Sondre Tronstad was named Newcomer of the year.[23]
May[edit]
On 4 May 2024, Sammie Szmodics was presented with the Championships Golden Boot award.[24]
On 13 May 2024, Rovers announced u21 defender Leo Duru had signed a new contract, a 2 year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.[25] Rovers also announced Club Secretary Ian Silvester had left the club & have appointed Brett Baker as head of football administration.[26]
On 15 May 2024, Rovers announced u21 midfielder James Edmondson had signed a new contract, a 3 year deal until 2027.[27]
On 17 May 2024, Rovers announced u18 forward Joe Boggan had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2 year deal until 2026.[28]
On 18 May 2024, Rovers announced Director of Football Gregg Broughton had left the club by mutual consent.[29]
Backroom staff[edit]
Backroom staff last updated on 9 February 2024. List is representative of staff available on rovers.co.uk.[30]
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Director of Football |  Gregg Broughton |
| Head Coach | John Eustace |
| Assistant Head Coach/Set-Piece Coach | Matt Gardiner |
| Assistant Head Coach | Keith Downing |
| First Team Coach | David Lowe |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Ben Benson |
| First Team Technical Coach & Head of Player Development |  Damien Johnson |
| Head of Performance | Karl Hodges |
| Consultant | Dr Chris Dalton |
| Head of Medical Services | Andrew Procter |
| Head of Performance Analysis | Adam Collins |
| Head of Recruitment | Sean Kimberley |
| Head of Academy | Stuart Jones |
| Head of Academy Coaching | Jordan McCann |
| Under-23s Lead Coach | Mike Sheron |
| Head of Education & Welfare | Neil Chadwick |
| Head of Academy Sports Science and Medical | Russ Wrigley |
| Head of Academy Recruitment | Michael Cribley |
| Under-18s Lead Coach | Ryan Kidd |
Last updated: 9 February 2024
Source: https://www.rovers.co.uk/club/staff/
Current squad[edit]
Players and squad numbers last updated on 1 February 2024. List is representative of players who have made an appearance for the first-team this season and of information available on Rovers.co.uk.[31]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | Date of birth & age | Year joined | Contract expires | Joined from | Other | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||
| 1 | GK | | Aynsley Pears | 23 April 1998 | 2020 | 2027 | Middlesbrough | [32] | |
| 12 | GK |  | Leopold Wahlstedt | 4 July 1999 | 2023 | 2026 |  Odd | [33] | |
| 34 | GK | | Joe Hilton | 11 October 1999 | 2019 | 2025 | Everton | On loan at Macclesfield | [34] |
| 35 | GK | | Jordan Eastham | 8 September 2001 | 2018 | 2025 | Academy | on loan at Hyde United | [35] |
| 38 | GK | | Nicholas Michalski | 14 March 2007 | 2023 | 2026 | Academy | [22] | |
| Defenders | |||||||||
| 2 | DF | | Callum Brittain | 12 March 1998 | 2022 | 2026 | Barnsley | [36] | |
| 3 | DF | | Harry Pickering | 29 December 1998 | 2021 | 2027 (+1) | Crewe Alexandra | Option for 12 month extension | [37] |
| 4 | DF |  | Connor O'Riordan | 19 October 2003 | 2024 | 2028 | Crewe Alexandra | [38] | |
| 5 | DF |  | Dominic Hyam | 20 December 1995 | 2022 | 2025 | Coventry City | [39] | |
| 14 | DF |  | Billy Koumetio | 14 November 2002 | 2024 | 2024 | Liverpool | On loan for the 2023-24 season | [40] |
| 15 | DF | | Patrick Gamble | 3 October 2003 | 2010 | 2025 (+1) | Academy | Option for 12 month extension | [9] |
| 16 | DF | | Scott Wharton | 3 October 1997 | 2010 | 2027 | Academy | [41] | |
| 17 | DF | | Hayden Carter | 17 December 1999 | 2014 | 2027 | Academy | [42] | |
| 25 | DF | | Jake Batty | 5 April 2005 | 2021 | 2025 | Academy | [43] | |
| 26 | DF | | Sam Barnes | 10 March 2001 | 2012 | 2024 (+1) | Academy | Option for 12 month extension | [44] |
| 31 | DF | | Tom Atcheson | 22 October 2006 | 2023 | 2026 | Academy | [15] | |
| 40 | DF | | Rhys Doherty | 30 December 2005 | 2017 | 2024 | Academy | [45] | |
| 41 | DF | | Leo Duru | 12 January 2005 | 2015 | 2026 (+1) | Academy | Option for 12 month extension | [25] |
| 45 | DF | | Ben Chrisene | 12 January 2004 | 2024 | 2024 | Aston Villa | On loan for the 2023-24 season | [46] |
| 55 | DF | | Kyle McFadzean | 28 February 1987 | 2024 | 2024 | Coventry City | [47] | |
| Midfielders | |||||||||
| 6 | MF | | Sondre Tronstad | 26 August 1995 | 2023 | 2026 |  Vitesse | [48] | |
| 7 | MF |  | Arnór Sigurðsson | 15 May 1999 | 2023 | 2025 |  CSKA Moscow | [49] | |
| 8 | MF | | Sammie Szmodics | 24 September 1995 | 2022 | 2026 (+1) | Peterborough United | Option for 12 month extension | [16] |
| 10 | MF | | Tyrhys Dolan | 28 December 2001 | 2020 | 2024 (+1) | Preston North End | Option for 12 month extension | [50] |
| 11 | MF | | Joe Rankin-Costello | 26 July 1999 | 2014 | 2027 | Academy | [12] | |
| 19 | MF |  | Ryan Hedges | 8 July 1995 | 2022 | 2025 (+1) | Aberdeen | Option for 12 month extension | [51] |
| 21 | MF | | John Buckley | 13 October 1999 | 2006 | 2027 | Academy | [52] | |
| 22 | MF | | Zak Gilsenan | 8 May 2003 | 2019 | 2025 (+1) | Liverpool | Option for 12 month extension | [10] |
| 23 | MF | | John Fleck | 24 August 1991 | 2024 | 2024 | Sheffield United | [53] | |
| 24 | MF | | Andrew Moran | 15 October 2003 | 2023 | 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion | On loan for the 2023-24 season | [54] |
| 27 | MF | | Lewis Travis | 16 October 1997 | 2014 | 2026 | Academy | on loan at Ipswich Town | [55] |
| 28 | MF | | Charlie Weston | 13 July 2004 | 2019 | 2024 | Academy | on loan at Kidderminster Harriers | [56] |
| 30 | MF | | Jake Garrett | 10 March 2003 | 2013 | 2027 | Academy | [57] | |
| 36 | MF | | James Edmondson | 1 November 2005 | 2011 | 2027 | Academy | [27] | |
| 39 | MF | | Kristi Montgomery | 31 May 2004 | 2013 | 2026 (+1) | Academy | Option for 12 month extension | [17] |
| 42 | MF | | Rory Finneran | 29 February 2008 | 2016 | Academy | |||
| 44 | MF | | Yasin Ayari | 6 October 2003 | 2024 | 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion | On loan for the 2023-24 season | [58] |
| Forwards | |||||||||
| 9 | FW | | Sam Gallagher | 15 September 1995 | 2019 | 2024 (+1) | Southampton | Option for 12 month extension | [59] |
| 18 | FW | | Dilan Markanday | 20 August 2001 | 2022 | 2025 (+1) | Tottenham Hotspur | Option for 12 month extension | [60] |
| 20 | FW | | Harry Leonard | 12 September 2003 | 2013 | 2027 | Academy | [13] | |
| 29 | FW | | Jack Vale | 3 March 2001 | 2017 | 2025 (+1) | Academy | Option for 12 month extension, On loan at Motherwell | [61] |
| 32 | FW | | Igor Tyjon | 20 March 2008 | 2023 | Academy | |||
| 33 | FW |  | Semir Telalović | 23 December 1999 | 2023 | 2026 (+1) | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Option for 12 month extension | [62] |
| 37 | FW | | Tom Bloxham | 30 April 2005 | 2023 | 2025 | Tottenham Hotspur | On loan at Harrogate Town | [63] |
Transfers[edit]
In[edit]
| Date | Pos | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Ref | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2023 | MF | Nathan Dlamini | Aston Villa | Free Transfer | [64] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U18's |
| 21 June 2023 | AM | Arnór Sigurðsson | CSKA Moscow | End of Season | [65] | Joins until the end of season after exercising his right to move clubs in accordance with current FIFA regulations |
| 1 July 2023 | CF | Niall Ennis | Plymouth Argyle | Free Transfer | [66] | |
| 1 July 2023 | CM | Sondre Tronstad | Vitesse | Free Transfer | [48] | |
| 1 July 2023 | LW | Tom Bloxham | Tottenham Hotspur | Free Transfer | [63] | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U21's |
| 8 August 2023 | GK | Leopold Wahlstedt | Odds | Undisclosed | [33] | |
| 1 September 2023 | CF | Semir Telalović | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Undisclosed | [62] | |
| 1 January 2024 | AM | Arnór Sigurðsson | CSKA Moscow | Free Transfer | [49] | |
| 24 January 2024 | CB | Connor O'Riordan | Crewe Alexandra | Undisclosed | [38] | |
| 31 January 2024 | CB | Kyle McFadzean | Coventry City | Free Transfer | [47] | |
| 1 February 2024 | CM | John Fleck | Sheffield United | Free Transfer | [53] |
Out[edit]
| Date | Pos | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2023 | CB |  Daniel Ayala | Rotherham United | Released | [67][3][68] |
| 30 June 2023 | GK | Will Blease |  Unattached | Released | [3] |
| 30 June 2023 | LW |  Ben Brereton Diaz | Villarreal | Released | [69][3][70] |
| 30 June 2023 | CF | Sam Burns |  Panachaiki | Released | [3][71] |
| 30 June 2023 | CF | Danny Butterworth | Carlisle United | Released | [72][3][73] |
| 30 June 2023 | CF |  George Chmiel | Barnoldswick Town | Released | [3] |
| 30 June 2023 | AM | Bradley Dack | Sunderland | Released | [74][3][75] |
| 30 June 2023 | GK | Aidan Dowling | Larne | Released | [3][76] |
| 30 June 2023 | RB | Dan Pike | Tranmere Rovers | Released | [3][77] |
| 30 June 2023 | CB | Ryan Wilson | Sheffield Wednesday | Released | [3][78] |
| 7 July 2023 | RB | James Brown | Ross County | Free Transfer | [79] |
| 25 July 2023 | LB | Tayo Edun | Charlton Athletic | Undisclosed | [80] |
| 3 August 2023 | GK |  Thomas Kaminski | Luton Town | Undisclosed | [81] |
| 5 August 2023 | CB | Ash Phillips | Tottenham Hotspur | Undisclosed | [82] |
| 1 February 2024 | CM | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace | Undisclosed | [83] |
| 1 February 2024 | CF | Niall Ennis | Stoke City | Undisclosed | [84] |
Loans in[edit]
| Date | Pos | Player | Loaned from | On loan until | Ref | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2023 | AM | Andrew Moran | Brighton & Hove Albion | End of Season | [54] | |
| 31 August 2023 | CB | James Hill | Bournemouth | 10 January 2024[a] | [85][86] | |
| 5 January 2024 | CM | Yasin Ayari | Brighton & Hove Albion | End of Season | [58] | |
| 5 January 2024 | LB | Ben Chrisene | Aston Villa | End of Season | [46] | |
| 1 February 2024 | CB | Billy Koumetio | Liverpool | End of Season | [40] |
- ^ On 10 January, Hill's loan was cut short after being recalled by Bournemouth.
Loans out[edit]
| Date | Pos | Player | Loaned to | On loan until | Ref | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2023 | GK | Felix Goddard | Marine | 30 December 2023[a] | [14][87] | |
| 9 August 2023 | CM | Jared Harlock | The New Saints | End of Season | [88] | |
| 1 September 2023 | CM | John Buckley | Sheffield Wednesday | 2 January 2024[b] | [89][90] | |
| 1 September 2023 | LB | Georgie Gent | Motherwell | End of Season | [91] | |
| 1 September 2023 | CF | Jack Vale | Lincoln City | 5 January 2024[c] | [92][93] | |
| 1 September 2023 | LW | Ethan Walker | Morecambe | 2 January 2024[d] | [94] | |
| 9 November 2023 | CB | Jalil Saadi | Marine | 15 January 2024 | [95][96] | |
| 2 January 2024 | LW | Ethan Walker | Oldham Athletic | End of Season | [97] | |
| 5 January 2024 | CM | Lewis Travis | Ipswich Town | End of Season | [98] | |
| 6 January 2024 | GK | Jordan Eastham | Hyde United | End of Season | [99] | |
| 31 January 2024 | CF | Jack Vale | Motherwell | End of Season | [100] | |
| 1 February 2024 | LW | Tom Bloxham | Harrogate Town | End of Season | [101] | |
| 23 February 2024 | GK | Joe Hilton | Macclesfield | End of Season | [102] | |
| 19 March 2024 | CM | Charlie Weston | Kidderminster Harriers | End of Season | [103] |
Pre-season and friendlies[edit]
On May 26, Blackburn announced their first pre-season fixture, against Accrington Stanley.[104] Two further friendlies were added to the schedule on 5 June, against Fleetwood Town and Barnsley.[105] A day later, another two additions were added to the pre-season calendar, Stockport County and Girona.[106] A pre-season training camp in Austria was also announced, along with a friendly against TSV Hartberg.[107]
| 8 July 2023 Friendly | Accrington Stanley | 0–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Accrington |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Wham Stadium | ||
| Note: Match one of two 60-minute matches | ||||
| 8 July 2023 Friendly | Accrington Stanley | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Accrington |
| 16:20 BST | Report | Stadium: Wham Stadium | ||
| Note: Match two of two 60-minute matches | ||||
| 15 July 2023 Friendly | TSV Hartberg | 0–6 | Blackburn Rovers | Hartberg, Austria |
| 10:30 CEST 09:30 BST | Report | Rankin-Costello  32', 52', 65' (pen.)Leonard 47'Hedges 48'Travis 59' | Stadium: Profertil Arena Hartberg | |
| Note: Match one of two 70-minute matches | ||||
| 15 July 2023 Friendly | TSV Hartberg | 1–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Hartberg, Austria |
| 14:00 CEST 13:00 BST | Entrup 57' | Report | Hyam 7' Szmodics 26'Weston 35'Gallagher 65' | Stadium: Profertil Arena Hartberg |
| Note: Match two of two 70-minute matches | ||||
| 21 July 2023 Friendly | Fleetwood Town | 0–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Fleetwood |
| 19:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Highbury Stadium |
| 22 July 2023 Friendly | Barnsley | 3–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Brockhall Village |
| 15:00 BST | Norwood 68', 80' Cole 90' | Report | Leonard 62' Buckley 72' (pen)Gilsenan 74'Bloxham 84' | Stadium: Brockhall Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors) |
| 28 July 2023 Friendly | Stockport County | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Stockport |
| 19:30 BST | Report | Gilsenan 71' | Stadium: Edgeley Park Attendance: 2,460 (878 away) |
| 29 July 2023 Friendly | Blackburn Rovers | 2–3 | Girona | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Leonard 37' Markanday 67' | Report | Stuani 24' Tsyhankov 30'Blind 51' | Stadium: Ewood Park |
Competitions[edit]
Overall record[edit]
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Championship | 5 August 2023 | 4 May 2024 | Matchday 1 | 42 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 56 | 71 | −15 | 28.57 | |
| FA Cup | 6 January 2024 | 27 February 2024 | Third round | Fifth Round | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 75.00 |
| EFL Cup | 8 August 2023 | 1 November 2023 | First round | Fourth round | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 7 | +10 | 75.00 |
| Total | 50 | 18 | 10 | 22 | 83 | 82 | +1 | 36.00 | ||||
Last updated: 100 April 2024
Source: [1]
Championship[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Sunderland | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 52 | 54 | −2 | 56 | |
| 17 | Stoke City | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 49 | 60 | −11 | 56 | |
| 18 | Queens Park Rangers | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 47 | 58 | −11 | 56 | |
| 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 60 | 74 | −14 | 53 | |
| 20 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 44 | 68 | −24 | 53 | |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 59 | 70 | −11 | 51 | |
| 22 | Birmingham City (R) | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 50 | 65 | −15 | 50 | Relegated to EFL League One |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) Number of 12-point sending off offences; 9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)[108]
(R) Relegated
Results summary[edit]
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 45 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 58 | 74 | −16 | 50 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 27 | 34 | −7 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 40 | −9 |
Last updated: 27 April 2024.
Source: [2]
Results by round[edit]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Notes:
- 1 Matchday 29 (vs Cardiff City) was postponed due to FA Cup involvement.
Matches[edit]
On 22 June, the EFL Championship fixtures were released.[109]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 5 August 2023 1 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Markanday 20' Leonard 22'Travis  29'Szmodics 30'Carter 48'Hedges 87' | Report | Yokuşlu 45+4' Phillips 50'Kipré 53'Wallace 55' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 16,741 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 12 August 2023 2 | Rotherham United | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Rotherham |
| 15:00 BST | Odoffin 23' Cafú 33'Lembikisa 45+1'Onyedinma 48' 49'  50'Johansson 55' | Report | Szmodics  15' 38' 75', 78' | Stadium: AESSEAL New York Stadium Attendance: 10,828 Referee: Bobby Madley |
| 19 August 2023 3 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Hull City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,943 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 27 August 2023 4 | Watford | 0–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Watford |
| 12:00 BST | Hoedt 24' Louza 69'Andrews 69' | Report | Hyam 63' Hedges 72'Rankin-Costello 77' | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 17,810 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 2 September 2023 5 | Plymouth Argyle | 3–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Plymouth |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
| Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 16,067 Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 16 September 2023 6 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Middlesbrough | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 16,348 Referee: James Bell |
| 20 September 2023 7 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–3 | Sunderland | Blackburn |
| 19:45 BST |
| Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 15,621 Referee: John Busby |
| 23 September 2023 8 | Ipswich Town | 4–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Ipswich |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 28,792 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 1 October 2023 9 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–4 | Leicester City | Blackburn |
| 12:00 BST | Report |
| Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 15,937 Referee: James Linington |
| 4 October 2023 10 | Coventry City | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Coventry |
| 19:45 BST | Report |
| Stadium: Coventry Building Society Arena Attendance: 22,370 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 7 October 2023 11 | Queens Park Rangers | 0–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Shepherd's Bush |
| 15:00 BST |
| Report |
| Stadium: Loftus Road Stadium Attendance: 15,376 Referee: Josh Smith |
| 21 October 2023 12 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | Cardiff City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST |
| Report |
| Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,572 Referee: Robert Madley |
| 24 October 2023 13 | Millwall | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Bermondsey |
| 19:45 BST |
| Report |
| Stadium: The Den Attendance: 13,834 Referee: Andy Davies |
| 28 October 2023 14 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Swansea City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST |
| Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,102 Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 5 November 2023 15 | Norwich City | 1–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Norwich |
| 12:00 GMT | Report |
| Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 25,696 Referee: Josh Smith |
| 10 November 2023 16 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Preston North End | Blackburn |
| 20:00 GMT |
| Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 20,596 Referee: Thomas Bramall |
| 25 November 2023 17 | Stoke City | 0–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bet365 Stadium Attendance: 22,652 Referee: Andrew Kitchen |
| 29 November 2023 18 | Blackburn Rovers | 4–2 | Birmingham City | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,693 Referee: Leigh Doughty |
| 2 December 2023 19 | Sheffield Wednesday | 3–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Owlerton |
| 15:00 GMT |
| Report | Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 24,507 Referee: David Webb |
| 9 December 2023 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–2 | Leeds United | Blackburn |
| 12:30 GMT | Report |
| Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 20,963 Referee: Bobby Madley |
| 12 December 2023 21 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Bristol City | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,092 Referee: James Linington |
| 16 December 2023 22 | Southampton | 4–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Southampton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 27,545 Referee: Graham Scott |
| 23 December 2023 23 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Watford | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Ewood Park |
| 26 December 2023 24 | Huddersfield Town | 3–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Huddersfield |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: John Smith's Stadium Attendance: 20,516 Referee: Darren England |
| 29 December 2023 25 | Hull City | 3–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Kingston upon Hull |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: MKM Stadium Attendance: 21,876 Referee: Matt Donohue |
| 1 January 2023 26 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Rotherham United | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT |
| Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,054 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 13 January 2024 27 | West Bromwich Albion | 4–1 | Blackburn Rovers | West Bromwich |
| 15:00 GMT | Fellows 11' Thomas-Asante 30', 63'Hyam 33' (o.g.)Bartley 40'Kipre 43' | Report | Garrett 60' | Stadium: Hawthorns Attendance: 24,409 (1,258 away) Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 20 January 2024 28 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Huddersfield Town | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 14,529 Referee: James Linington |
| 3 February 2024 30 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–2 | Queens Park Rangers | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,888 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 10 February 2024 31 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Stoke City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 15,104 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 13 February 2024 32 | Birmingham City | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Bordesley |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: St Andrew's Stadium Attendance: 18,117 Referee: Thomas Kirk |
| 17 February 2024 33 | Preston North End | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Preston |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 20,924 Referee: David Webb |
| 20 February 2024 29[110] | Cardiff City | 0–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Leckwith |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 17,131 Referee: Leigh Doughty |
| 24 February 2024 34 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Norwich City | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 12,956 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 2 March 2024 35 | Swansea City | 2–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Landore |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium Attendance: 15,369 Referee: Rebecca Welch |
| 5 March 2024 36 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Millwall | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT |
| Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 11,711 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 9 March 2024 37 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Plymouth Argyle | Blackburn |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 14,108 Referee: Andrew Kitchen |
| 16 March 2024 38 | Middlesbrough | 0–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 GMT |
| Report | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 25,554 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 29 March 2024 39 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–1 | Ipswich Town | Blackburn |
| 17:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 18,235 Referee: Stuart Attwell | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[111] | ||||
| 1 April 2024 40 | Sunderland | 1–5 | Blackburn Rovers | Sunderland |
| 15:00 BST |
| Report | Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 42,019 Referee: John Busby |
| 6 April 2024 41 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Southampton | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST |
| Report | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 15,679 Referee: Craig Pawson |
| 10 April 2024 42 | Bristol City | 5–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Bristol |
| 19:45 BST | Report |
| Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 19,672 Referee: Robert Madley |