Blackburn 2-0 Sunderland - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Blackburn vs Sunderland - result

Blackburn 2-0 Sunderland in the Championship at Ewood Park, Blackburn on 18 October 2022. In their last 5 meetings, Blackburn have won 2, Sunderland 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Blackburn vs Sunderland?

Blackburn 2-0 Sunderland in the Championship on Tuesday 18 October 2022 at Ewood Park.

Where was Blackburn vs Sunderland played?

Blackburn vs Sunderland was played at Ewood Park in Blackburn, the home ground of Blackburn.

What is Blackburn's recent form?

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

What is Sunderland's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 5 meetings Blackburn have won 2, Sunderland have won 2 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 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Blackburn vs Sunderland?

Craig Pawson refereed Blackburn vs Sunderland, averaging 27.5 fouls and 4.0 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
20 Sep 2023	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	1-3
26 Dec 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers	2-1

Blackburn 2-0 Sunderland: match stats

Stat	Blackburn	Sunderland
Possession	39%	60%
Shots	11	14
Shots on target	3	4
Corners	3	7
Fouls	16	16
Yellow cards	3	3
Tackles	21	19
Passes	340	524

Blackburn vs Sunderland goals and red cards

Blackburn: B. Brereton 32', S. Wharton 49'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	8 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	11.6	19 of 24
Shots on target	4.1	13 of 24
Fouls	11	13 of 24
Tackles	12.6	21 of 24
Passes	444	10 of 24
Corners	6	7 of 24

Blackburn player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Oladapo Afolayan (4), Andri Gudjohnsen (4), Ryoya Morishita (2).
Assists: Harry Pickering (2), Oladapo Afolayan (2), Ryan Alebiosu (2).
Shots: Oladapo Afolayan (26), Todd Cantwell (21), Jayden Fevrier (17).
Fouls: Oladapo Afolayan (17), Kristi Montgomery (13), Todd Cantwell (9).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	15 of 20
Goals against	2	16 of 20
Shots	13.2	12 of 20
Shots on target	5	6 of 20
Fouls	13	3 of 20
Tackles	15.6	11 of 20
Passes	400.6	14 of 20
Corners	4	13 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fée (2), Wilson Isidor (1).
Assists: Thomas Meunier (2), Enzo Le Fée (1), Nilson Angulo (1).
Shots: Enzo Le Fée (14), Brian Brobbey (11), Nordi Mukiele (9).
Fouls: Dan Ballard (10), Reinildo Mandava (8), Wilson Isidor (8).