Blackburn have won the most number of matches in the division with eight but have also lost seven times already
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Blackburn Rovers will be eager to add consistency to their game when they take on Sunderland in the EFL Championship. The Tuesday night clash will be important for the home side to maintain their push to stay close to the top of the table. Sitting just one point behind leaders Burnley, the only thing preventing Blackburn from staying clear of everyone is their inconsistency. They will be up against a Sunderland side that has defied expectations to do well in their return to the Championship.
| Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland | Key Details |
| Date | 18 September, 2022 |
| Venue | Ewood Park |
| Kickoff time India | 12:30 am (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time United Kingdom | 8 pm (Tuesday) |
After gaining promotion from League One last season, Sunderland were expected to struggle in the EFL Championship. However, they have done very well so far in England’s second division and look like a threat to anyone on a given day. They are sitting ninth in the table, with 20 points from 14 games. On the other hand, Blackburn have 24 points from 15 matches to sit fifth in the standings. They have won the most number of matches in the division with eight but have also lost seven times already, which will be a big concern for their supporters.
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There are a few players both teams will miss going into this fixture. The injury situation surrounding defender Daniel Ayala will be a massive blow for Blackburn Rovers. Even though the recent injury Ayala suffered might not be serious, he might very well miss the upcoming clash. Besides, they will miss Lewis Travis through suspension. On the other side, the absence of Lynden Gooch will be a big blow for Sunderland. They will also be without Ross Stewart and Dan Ballard. On a positive front, Corry Evans will return to the squad following his suspension.
Blackburn Rovers possible line-up: Kaminski, Phillips, Hyam, S Wharton, Brittain, Szmodics, A Wharton, Morton, Pickering, Gallagher, Brereton
Sunderland possible line-up: Patterson, O’Nien, Batth, Cirkin, Diallo, Embleton, Neil, Alese, Roberts, Clarke, Pritchard
The EFL Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland will take place at Ewood Park on Wednesday at 12:30 am IST.
The EFL Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland will be shown on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, SKY GO Extra in the United Kingdom; and ESPN+ in the United States.
