This Saturday, Blackburn Rovers will face Leeds United at 12:30 (UTC) in England's Championship League. Fans can expect a thrilling show down between the two teams at the Ewood Park Stadium in Blackburn, Lancashire, despite the expected light drizzle and 46 degree (F) conditions. The previous matchup between these sides in July of 2020 was won by Leeds United in a 1 - 3 final. Be sure to tune in for the clash and see if the hosts can strike back this weekend.

The Blackburn Rovers enter their upcoming home match against Hull City in great form, having secured two wins and zero draws in their last five matches at Ewood Park. Home fans have experienced an average of seven goal-filled matches over the past five games, while the team has seen an impressive 28 points from 19 matches this season, with 9 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses. Furthermore, the side's top scorer, S. Szmodics, demonstrated his abilities with a sensational two-goal performance against Birmingham City in their last home match - a 4-4 thrilling draw. With the side hoping for a better result this time, we anticipate another exciting matchup from the home side - despite the absence of A. Pears, D. Hyam, J. Rankin-Costello, and S. Gallagher due to injury.

Leeds United have been having a great run lately, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and scoring 10 goals over that span. Sitting third in the standings, they have 38 points from 19 games, 11 of which they have won, 5 where they have drawn, and 3 where they have lost. In their last match, Leeds managed to eke out a 3-2 win against Middlesbrough, with D. James netting 1 goal and J. Piroe making the tourney total 8 heats. Along with their offensive efforts, goalkeeper I. Meslier has put on a show, preventing strikers from scoring in 8 away games across 13 matches this season.

The rivalry between Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United is long-standing; in their 66 meetings, the teams have demonstrated a storied and balanced history with Blackburn Rovers having won 23, Leeds United 31, and 12 draws between them. The two teams have recently increased the excitement, producing an average of 3.5 goals per match over the past two clashes-- a sure indication that future feuds between these two clubs will be just as highly anticipated.

Little more than 46 miles separate Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United, setting up a highly anticipated derby that has these local competitors ready to engage in a thrilling soccer showdown. It promises to be an exciting fixture between two sides that are no strangers to putting in a hard-hitting performance. With both teams in good form, the roar of the crowd is sure to provide an adrenaline-fueled atmosphere that will make this classic derby match one to remember.