Sunderland 1-5 Blackburn - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Sunderland vs Blackburn - result

Sunderland 1-5 Blackburn in the Championship on 1 April 2024. Scorers: Chris Rigg for Sunderland; Sammie Szmodics ×2, Tyrhys Dolan, Ryan Hedges, Andrew Moran for Blackburn. In their last 5 meetings, Sunderland have won 2, Blackburn 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Sunderland vs Blackburn?

Sunderland 1-5 Blackburn in the Championship on Monday 1 April 2024. Scorers: Chris Rigg for Sunderland; Sammie Szmodics (2), Tyrhys Dolan, Ryan Hedges, Andrew Moran for Blackburn.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

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

What is Blackburn's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 5 meetings Sunderland have won 2, Blackburn 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 Sunderland?

Brian Brobbey leads Sunderland with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Blackburn?

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

Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Blackburn?

John Busby refereed Sunderland vs Blackburn, averaging 22.8 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Sunderland vs Blackburn - 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
20 Sep 2023	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	1-3
26 Dec 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers	2-1
18 Oct 2022	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland	2-0

Sunderland 1-5 Blackburn: match stats

Stat	Sunderland	Blackburn
Possession	55%	45%
Shots	13	13
Shots on target	7	7
Corners	3	3
Fouls	10	12
Yellow cards	0	0
Tackles	24	19
Passes	505	420

Sunderland vs Blackburn goals and red cards

Sunderland: C. Rigg 77'. Blackburn: S. Szmodics 29', S. Szmodics 36', R. Hedges 47', T. Dolan 54', A. Moran 81'.

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).

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).