Blackburn Rovers beat Derby County, 2x1, on Friday, in a game related to matchweek 42 of Championship. To this matchweek, Tony Mowbray's team came from a draw, and Wayne Rooney's team came from two defeats.
In the 22nd minute, Tom Lawrence opened the scoring for Derby County, through a header inside the penalty box, assisted by Graeme Shinnie. With 42 minutes on the clock, Sam Gallagher fired home for Blackburn Rovers, from a corner, assisted by Barry Douglas.
Harvey Elliott scored the winner after 66 minutes with a left-foot strike from outside the penalty box.
After the result Blackburn Rovers are 15th in the table, with 50 points, while Derby County sit 21st place, with 43 points. In the next fixture, Tony Mowbray's team will play away against Sheffield Wed., while Wayne Rooney's team visit Preston North End.
Blackburn Rovers | Derby County | |||
7 | 6 | Shots | 5 | 8 |
7 | 4 | Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
7 | 6 | Total Tackles | 5 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Tackles Won | 3 | 8 |
7 | 8 | Ball steals | 4 | 8 |
8 | 55 | Total Passes | 65 | 7 |
8 | 44 | Passes Completed | 54 | 7 |
5 | Saves | 5 | ||
7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |