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Fine margins fall in Blackburn Rovers's favour on home soil

Blackburn Rovers get the better of Derby County

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.

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COMPETITION

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JornadaMatchweek 42

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STADIUM

Ewood Park
Ewood Park
England
Blackburn
Capacity31 367
Pitch size115x76
Founded0
Head-to-head
61
44% Wins
42
30% Wins
139
Official matches