Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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LIVE – Updated at 14:36

Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return – but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.

At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle – while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Blackburn Rovers FC 1 – 3 Sheffield Wednesday FC

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:36

Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 3.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

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Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 3.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:35

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Will Vaulks.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:32

Foul by John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:32

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Andrew Moran is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:32

Attempt blocked. John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dilan Markanday.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:29

Foul by Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:28

Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

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John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:28

Attempt saved. Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:27

Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:26

Foul by Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:26

John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:26

Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:24

Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Smith is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:23

John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:20

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Yasin Ayari replaces Joe Rankin-Costello.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

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Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Andrew Moran replaces Harry Pickering.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

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Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ben Chrisene replaces Tyrhys Dolan.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:19

Attempt missed. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Callum Paterson with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:17

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by James Beadle.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:17

Attempt saved. Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Harry Pickering with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:17

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Akin Famewo.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Callum Paterson replaces Anthony Musaba.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Smith replaces Iké Ugbo.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Djeidi Gassama replaces Josh Windass.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Attempt blocked. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Will Vaulks.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Hayden Carter.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Attempt blocked. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Will Vaulks.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:15

Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:11

Foul by Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:10

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Dilan Markanday replaces Scott Wharton because of an injury.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:10

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:07

Delay in match because of an injury Scott Wharton (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:07

Attempt saved. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Josh Windass.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:06

Attempt missed. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:05

Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:05

Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:05

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. John Buckley replaces Sondre Tronstad.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:05

Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:01

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:00

Attempt blocked. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pol Valentín.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:59

Own Goal by Aynsley Pears, Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 3.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:58

Attempt missed. Akin Famewo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:56

Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Iké Ugbo is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:56

Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:55

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Sammie Szmodics is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:55

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:55

Delay in match because of an injury Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:54

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Anthony Musaba following a fast break.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:51

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:51

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Dominic Iorfa replaces Bambo Diaby because of an injury.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:47

Delay in match because of an injury Bambo Diaby (Sheffield Wednesday).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:46

Attempt saved. Bambo Diaby (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the left side of the box is saved.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:46

Attempt blocked. Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sammie Szmodics.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:46

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Bambo Diaby.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:44

Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:44

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:44

Delay in match because of an injury Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:55

Attempt missed. Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sondre Tronstad.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:40

Second Half begins Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:24

First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:24

Attempt blocked. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott Wharton.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:23

Foul by Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:23

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:21

Delay in match because of an injury Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:21

Bambo Diaby (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:21

Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:19

Attempt missed. Liam Palmer (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:17

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:15

Foul by Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:15

Foul by Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:15

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Liam Palmer.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:10

Foul by Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:10

Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:08

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Callum Brittain.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:05

Attempt blocked. Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sammie Szmodics.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:02

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Harry Pickering is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:00

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Pol Valentín.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:59

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:57

Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:55

Delay in match (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:35

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:51

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:35

Delay in match (Sheffield Wednesday).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Foul by Pol Valentín (Sheffield Wednesday).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Bambo Diaby replaces Michael Ihiekwe because of an injury.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Delay in match because of an injury Michael Ihiekwe (Sheffield Wednesday).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:41

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Callum Brittain.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:38

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 0, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:36

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Scott Wharton.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:36

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:33

Delay in match because of an injury Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:33

Foul by Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:31

First Half begins.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday

11:30

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