Summary
Game over
The referee whistles the end of the game, West Brom wins the match.
90’
4 minutes of compensation are added.
85’
Out of position for Blackburn, Yan Couto is ahead and misses a great opportunity to score the third goal of the game.
78’
Delay in the game due to a hit on Blackburn's Jake Garrett, he is assisted on the field.
73’
Dangerous play by West Brom, Delano Burgzorg's shot went past the post and he was close to scoring a goal.
68’
Blackburn makes its first changes in the game, betting everything on offense and trying to win the game.
63’
Goooooal for West Brom!
Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the center of the box to the top left corner.
56’
Blackburn maintains pressure all over the field in search of a defensive error.
51’
Blackburn plays long positions to cool down West Brom who had several dangerous attacks.
46’
The second half begins, both teams want the victory.
Halftime
The teams go to half-time and the score stands at West Brom 3-0 Blackburn.
45'
4 minutes of compensation are added.
40'
Blackburn plays much better in the final minutes, puts West Brom in trouble and wants to score a goal before the end of the first half.
35'
Leopold Wahlstedt save! The Blackburn goalkeeper lies to his left and prevents West Brom from scoring the third.
30'
Goooooal for West Brom!
Brandon Thomas-Asante shot with his right foot from outside the box low, next to the left post.
25'
Attempt missed. Adam Wharton (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the center of the box misses to the right side of the goal.
20'
Very even game, no team dominates the game and we are still waiting for the second goal of the game.
15'
First corner kick of the game for West Brom, Kyle Bartley will be in charge of taking it.
11'
Goooooal for West Brom!
Tom Fellows header from very close range to the top left corner.
5'
Tight match in midfield, both teams look for their first scoring opportunities.
0'
Empieza el partido, ambos equipos buscarán quedarse con la victoria.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting, the game presentation begins and the fans prepare to watch 90 minutes of football.
Blackburn roster
These are the XI players who will play today:
🔢 Team news...
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) January 13, 2024
3⃣ changes.
🤒 Harry Pickering & Sam Szmodics miss out through illness.
✅ Scott Wharton, Sondre Tronstad & Harry Leonard all start.
🔙 Aynsley Pears, Joe Rankin-Costello & Sam Gallagher return to the bench.#WBAvROV | #Rovers 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/6GYalObfWY
West Brom roster
These are the XI players who will play today:
Your Albion XI to take on @Rovers! 📋
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) January 13, 2024
𝗖𝗢𝗬𝗕! 🫡@BarberbossUK | #WBA pic.twitter.com/bor4wv7lLY
Referees
The refereeing appointment for today's game is as follows:
Referee: Oliver Langford.
Assistant Referee 1: Jonathan Hunt.
Assistant Referee 2: Lee Venamore.
Fourth referee: Sam Allison.
Battle for victory
A great match is coming up between these two English teams. Stay tuned and below we share the statistics of the teams in the EFL Championship.
Last confrontation!
The last time these two teams met was on August 5, 2023 and on that occasion the match ended in a 2-1 victory for Blackburn at Ewood Park. That confrontation was full of fouls, yellow cards, corner kicks and many goals that we hope will be repeated today.
History between both teams
West Brom and Blackburn have faced each other on multiple occasions, of the last 5 games between these two teams, on two occasions the winner was West Brom, there were two draws and once Blackburn emerged victorious.
Arrival West Bromwich Albion
The English West Brom team is already in the stadium, they are doing warm-up exercises and are ready for their game of the 2023-2024 season.
How we doing, lads? 😁 pic.twitter.com/RH23tN6Hwf
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) January 13, 2024
Welcome!
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What time is the West Bromwich vs Blackburn match for EFL Championship Match 2024?
This is the start time of the game West Bromwich vs Blackburn of January 13th in several countries:
Argentina: 12:00 PM.
Bolivia: 11:00 AM.
Brazil: 12:00 PM.
Chile: 12:00 PM.
Colombia: 10:00 AM.
Ecuador: 10:00 AM.
United States (ET): 10:00 AM.
Spain: 6:00 PM.
Mexico: 9:00 AM.
Paraguay: 11:00 AM.
Peru: 10:00 AM.
Uruguay: 12:00 PM.
Latest Blackburn Rovers roster
These were the eleven players who started the last game:
Leopold Wahlstedt, Scott Wharton, Dominic Hyam, Lewis Travis, Hayden Carter, Jake Garrett, Sondre Tronstad, Adam Wharton, Niall Ennis, Arnór Sigurdsson and Andy Moran.
West Bromwich Albion's latest roster
These were the XI players who started the last game:
Alex Palmer, Kyle Bartley, Erik Pieters, Cedric Kipre, Alex Mowatt, Nathaniel Chalobah, Matt Phillips, Darnell Furlong, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Grady Diangana and Jed Wallace.
West Bromwich Albion Players to Watch
The next three players are considered key for West Bromwich Albion and it is likely that any of them can score in the game against Blackburn Rovers. The English player John Swift (#19) is a great midfielder who is recognized as the team's highest scorer and as a great leader on the field. His ability to control the ball and create plays has been invaluable to his team and we could see him score on Saturday. Midfielder Jed Wallace (#7) is another playmaker on the pitch that is of utmost importance; his great ball control makes him the team's greatest assister. Finally, 27-year-old goalkeeper Alex Palmer (#24) is one of the best goalkeepers in the EFL Championship, his height allows him to save almost any ball and is very important so that his team does not concede a goal on Saturday .
Blackburn Rovers players to watch
The next three players are considered key for Blackburn Rovers and it is likely that any of them can score in the match against West Bromwich Albion. Player Sammie Szmodics (#8) is the team's creative, his ability to control the ball and generate plays has been of great value to his team. He is the team's leading scorer and we could see him score on Saturday. Midfielder Andy Moran (#24) is another extremely important on-pitch distributor and is the team's biggest assister in the EFL Championship. At his young age he has achieved a lot and he is an important piece of the team. Finally, 24-year-old goalkeeper Leopold Wahlstedt (#12) is one of the best goalkeepers in the EFL Championship, his height allows him to be a saver of any ball and is very important for his team not to concede a goal on Saturday.
Blackburn Rovers in the tournament
Blackburn is doing poorly in the EFL Championship season, they are at the bottom of the tournament. Until week 26 of the tournament they have a total of 32 points with 10 games won, 2 draws and 14 lost. They are located in the seventeenth position in the general table and if they want to maintain that position they will have to win the match. Saturday's game will be very difficult since West Bromwich Albion is a good team and they arrive motivated. Their last game was on January 1, 2024, they drew 2-2 against Rotherham United at Ewood Park and thus achieved another draw in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win this match, however they could surprise and win.
West Bromwich Albion in the tournament
West Brom are progressing well in the EFL Championship season, they are at the top of the tournament. Until week 26 of the tournament they have a total of 42 points with 12 games won, 6 tied and 8 lost. They are located in fifth position in the general table and if they want to move up the position they will have to win the match. Saturday's game will be very difficult as Blackburn is a good team and they arrive motivated. Their last game was on January 1, 2024, they won 1-0 against Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium and thus achieved another victory in the tournament. They arrive as the favorites to win this match, due to the great team they have and the good moment they are going through. They also have an advantage by playing at home and that their fans can support them.
The stadium
The Hawthorns is located in the town of West Bromwich, England. It will be the venue for this match and has a capacity of 26,287 spectators. It was opened in 1900, cost £7.5 million and is currently the home of West Bromwich Albion of the EFL Championship.
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