History of the Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United fixture
Leeds United travel to take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, Whites have recorded 15 wins, and Blackburn Rovers have come away with 17 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Blackburn Rovers was back in October 2005, over five years ago, with Blackburn Rovers running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 01 Sep | Leeds Utd. | 3 - 3 | Blackburn R. | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 25 Oct | Blackburn R. | 3-0 | Leeds Utd. | League Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 10 Apr | Blackburn R. | 1 - 2 | Leeds Utd. | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 04 Oct | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 1 | Blackburn R. | Premiership |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 26 Apr | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 3 | Blackburn R. | Premiership |
| 2002/2003 | Sun 22 Sep | Blackburn R. | 1 - 0 | Leeds Utd. | Premiership |
| 2001/2002 | Sun 17 Mar | Leeds Utd. | 3 - 1 | Blackburn R. | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackburn Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Rovers have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.
In complete contrast to Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Whites have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Blackburn Rovers's 44 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Leeds United's 45 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
| Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rovers, as the Whites have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. |
| Leeds United | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here