Blackburn – Derby

Blackburn host Derby in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower reaches of the table. Sitting 15th with eight points from five games – two wins, two draws and three defeats, and a perfectly balanced 10‑10 goal record – the Rovers will be looking to build on their modest recovery. Derby, languishing in 22nd place with just four points after a solitary win and a draw from six outings, have struggled to find the net, managing only six goals while conceding thirteen. The head‑to‑head record this season offers Blackburn a clear statistical edge, and a positive result could see them inch closer to safety, whereas Derby will need a turnaround to keep their survival hopes alive.