Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United

S24SU · OFFICIAL MATCHDAY EDITION · 2026/27 · No.4

24nd August 2026 - Kick-off 19:45
Blackburn Rovers v. Sheffield United
Carabao Cup Round 2 - Ewood Park, Blackburn

Carabao Cup Round 2 – Tuesday 24 August 2026, 19:45 – Ewood Park, Blackburn
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Match Info

Competition: Carabao Cup, Round 2

Kick-off: Tuesday 24 August 2026, 19:45

Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn

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Officials

Referee: David Webb

Assistants: Paul Hodskinson and Thomas Cooke

Fourth Official: Sebastian Stockbridge

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[Newbury Blade]

Good to see the squad take a step forward together tonight. Not to get carried away, but some real positives against a much changed blackburn side who looked poor for lots of it.

Baptiste in his first start against championship opponents (right?) Looked good, strong and unphased.

What i like about Donovan is he has that arrogance to keep going, keep trusting his ability, even when things dont work out. He will have games where things just dont come off but if we keep supporting him, I think we will get some really good moments from him this season.

Well taken goal from Cannon as well. Should have had a couple.

Bring on our next game and also the next round!

Baptiste started in the Cup against Cardiff 2 seasons ago, not sure if they were Champ or L1, but let’s hope we don’t have to wait that long for his next one.

 

[Boothy762]

OA was a real disappointment for me. Poor on the goal, lax in possession, not going in for stuff, out of position. Carried by Phillips really and not at all sure why (other than the obvious) he’s seemingly number 2 or 3 in pecking order. Would be back to the reserves for me!

Donovan sharp and fun, McCallum just does everything right, Rothwell looking leaner and promising, and defence looked solid. RND threatened to maraud now and again, but seemed to loose heart and check back. Not quite back to old.

Overall, better than expected. B+

Only thing I agree on is poor on the goal. In possession hes brilliant, great passer of the ball. He also throws himself into challenges and in a var world their player would have been sent off for the challenge on him.
Hes getting back to his best with every minute he plays.

 

[RAP51]

Commentator mixes up McGuinness and Baptiste

Easy to do,they're both tall centre backs

 

[Blade56]

How's Philips doing

Increased intensity and distribution through MF. Could be a game changer if he gets fit and stays fit.
Wilder pushed him and a Donovan out for fans to applaud at end.

 

[Kendal]

Donovan looked a class above the rest. Loved the determination to track back after he lost the ball.
RND showed glimpses of the player he was becoming before his injury. Pace, some aggression and some lovely unexpected forward balls.
Marsh just looks a bit too lightweight. Tried things, but was easily knocked off the ball and ran out of room every time.
Don't get the Adam Davies hate. He's pretty steady. Your never going to get a top goalkeeper to be understudy. We were incredibly lucky with Kelly & Tracey.
The rest... Just better than Blackburn.
As for the ref, gives free kicks for them throwing themselves to the ground, yet nothing when they threw our players to the ground. Mind you, play to the whistle
Is Matalan Tracksuit Man pissyjogger's long lost cousin/brother/dad? (possibly all 3). And someone's in trouble with the wife when they get home, now their 5 year old lass has picked up terrace language