The friendly match between Hartberg and Blackburn Rovers will take place at Profertil Arena on Saturday at 2:00 pm IST.
On Saturday, Blackburn Rovers will face Austrian team Hartberg as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Championship season. The two teams are set to play against each other twice on the same day, providing Blackburn Rovers with an opportunity to showcase their skills against a top-flight opponent.
Jon Dahl Tomasson faces a challenging task to ensure Blackburn Rovers remain competitive in the second tier after narrowly missing out on a playoff spot despite a season-long promotion push. In a recent outing against Accrington Stanley on July 8, Blackburn participated in two 60-minute matches. They suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first fixture but managed a 2-2 draw in the second, with the younger squad impressively overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a commendable result. This performance serves as encouragement for Tomasson and his team as they approach their upcoming encounter.
Hartberg did not have the most successful 2022-23 season in the Austrian Bundesliga. They initially finished in 10th place during the first phase but managed to avoid relegation in the second phase. Under the guidance of Markus Schopp, who previously managed Barnsley, Hartberg secured a position that was only five points away from qualifying for the Europa Conference League playoffs. In their recent match against Ukrainian team Polissya Zhytomyr, Hartberg suffered a 3-2 defeat. This match served as a preparation for the higher level of competition they will face during the upcoming weekend.
Hartberg
| Opponents | Score |
| Polissya Zhytomyr | 2-3 (L) |
| Leoben | 0-0 (D) |
| Nurnberg | 2-2 (D) |
| Sturm Graz II | 0-3 (W) |
| LASK | 2-2 (D) |
Blackburn Rovers
| Opponents | Score |
| Sheffield United | 3-2 (L) |
| Leicester City | 1-2 (W) |
| QPR | 1-3 (W) |
| Blackpool | 1-0 (W) |
| Swansea | 1-0 (W) |
The friendly match between Hartberg and Blackburn Rovers will take place at Profertil Arena on Saturday at 2:00 pm IST.
| Hartberg vs Blackburn Rovers | Key Details |
| Date | July 15 (Austria) |
| Venue | Profertil Arena |
| Kickoff time in Austria | 9:30 am (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 2:00 pm (Saturday) |
There will be no telecast of this match in India
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