Last season, Blackburn Rovers finished eight with 69 points from 46 games. They finished three places and three points ahead of their upcoming opponents.
Hartlepool United and Blackburn Rovers will be coming up against each other for a pre-season friendly at Victoria Park on Wednesday.
Celtic will host Blackburn Rovers in a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park on Saturday night.
The physically demanding and fast-paced league is not for everyone. However, there were some who were able to crack the code and thrive for years in the English top flight.
A prolific goalscorer, Armstrong moves to St Mary’s on a four-year deal, becoming the second forward to be added to Ralph Hasenhüttl’s squad.