Blackburn 1-3 Sunderland - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Blackburn vs Sunderland - result

Blackburn 1-3 Sunderland in the Championship on 20 September 2023. Scorers: Harry Leonard for Blackburn; Jack Clarke ×2, Dan Neil for Sunderland. In their last 5 meetings, Blackburn have won 3, Sunderland 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Blackburn vs Sunderland?

Blackburn 1-3 Sunderland in the Championship on Wednesday 20 September 2023. Scorers: Harry Leonard for Blackburn; Jack Clarke (2), Dan Neil for Sunderland.

What is Blackburn's recent form?

Blackburn's last five results read L W W L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland's last five results read L W D W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn and Sunderland?

Across the last 5 meetings Blackburn have won 3, Sunderland have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Sunderland 0-1 Blackburn Rovers on 21 April 2025 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Blackburn?

Sam Morsy leads Blackburn with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

Brian Brobbey leads Sunderland with 17 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Blackburn vs Sunderland?

John Busby refereed Blackburn vs Sunderland, averaging 22.3 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Blackburn vs Sunderland - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Apr 2025	Championship	Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers	0-1
26 Dec 2024	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	2-2
1 Apr 2024	Championship	Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers	1-5
26 Dec 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers	2-1
18 Oct 2022	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	2-0

Blackburn 1-3 Sunderland: match stats

Stat	Blackburn	Sunderland
Possession	58%	42%
Shots	22	13
Shots on target	6	4
Corners	8	3
Fouls	14	11
Yellow cards	5	3
Tackles	22	17
Passes	557	419

Blackburn vs Sunderland goals and red cards

Blackburn: H. Leonard 35'. Sunderland: J. Clarke (penalty) 28', D. Neil 45+1', J. Clarke 78'.

Blackburn season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	8 of 24
Goals against	1.4	13 of 24
Shots	12.1	17 of 24
Shots on target	4	13 of 24
Fouls	11.3	7 of 24
Tackles	11.1	24 of 24
Passes	459.4	7 of 24
Corners	5.9	10 of 24

Blackburn player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Andri Gudjohnsen (4), Oladapo Afolayan (3), Todd Cantwell (1).
Assists: Ryan Alebiosu (2), Ryoya Morishita (2), Sam Morsy (1).
Shots: Oladapo Afolayan (23), Todd Cantwell (20), Jayden Fevrier (16).
Fouls: Oladapo Afolayan (17), Kristi Montgomery (12), Todd Cantwell (7).

Sunderland season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.8	17 of 20
Goals against	1.3	10 of 20
Shots	12.3	13 of 20
Shots on target	4	11 of 20
Fouls	12.8	6 of 20
Tackles	15	11 of 20
Passes	403.8	10 of 20
Corners	3.8	15 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Enzo Le Fée (2), Wilson Isidor (1), Nilson Angulo (1).
Assists: Thomas Meunier (1), Habib Diarra (1).
Shots: Enzo Le Fée (14), Wilson Isidor (9), Nordi Mukiele (8).
Fouls: Reinildo Mandava (8), Nordi Mukiele (7), Brian Brobbey (7).