Blackburn Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Blackburn v Brighton

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: Ewood Park
Date: Turdsday 13th December 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Referee: Oliver Langford
Assistants: Mark Dwyer, James Wilson
Fourth official: Jeremy Simpson


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Blackburn defender Charlie Mulgrew is a doubt after being taken off in Saturday's defeat by Lancashire rivals Preston with a groin strain.

Fellow defenders Tommie Hoban (shoulder) and Elliott Ward (ankle) remain out for Rovers.

Brighton left-back Gaetan Bong is available again after suspension and could replace Sebastien Pocognoli.

Winger Jamie Murphy (groin) is a doubt while midfielder Beram Kayal could return following an ankle injury.

The Seagulls are looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to 15 matches and will go top of the table with victory at Ewood Park.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left]Blackburn are winless in their last eight league games against Brighton (D4 L4).
  [*=left]Indeed, Brighton have won their last three against Blackburn all by a 1-0 scoreline, with each goal coming in the first half.
  [*=left]Rovers are unbeaten in their last five home league games (W2 D3); they haven't had a longer run since September 2014 (nine games unbeaten).
  [*=left]Brighton are unbeaten in their last 14 league games (W10 D4), conceding just five goals - picking up three more points than any other side.
  [*=left]The Seagulls have kept 13 clean sheets in the league this season.
  [*=left]Albion striker Glenn Murray is the third-highest goalscorer in the Championship with 12 goals, but is yet to score away from home.

 

[Brok]

2-1

 

[Mellotron]

Badges perfectly sized. WHAT A DISC RACE

DICK HEAD OUT

 

[beefypigeon]

I think we'll keep a clean sheet, and hopefully we should have the fire power to nick a goal or two. I'll go 0-2 to the good guys

 

[FatSuperman]

Badges perfectly sized. WHAT A DISC RACE

DICK HEAD OUT

SILENCE you heathen. After Tony Bloom, Dickhead is the most important man we have. Win/lose streaks are irrelevant, we need perfection on the OMTs or we will be ridiculed by lesser clubs.

 

[FatSuperman]

I think we'll keep a clean sheet, and hopefully we should have the fire power to nick a goal or two. I'll go 0-2 to the good guys

Murray to score?

 

[TheJasperCo]

It'll be close, I reckon a tight game will see us edge them out 0-1. I remember last season visiting Preston on what was my first away game...we were riding high and on excellent form and we could only manage 0-0. Fantastic support from our fans, though it was a 3pm Saturday KO.

 

[Normal Rob]

Just to avoid any confusion, the date is wrong...

 

[Brok]

Murray to score?

Yes, twice.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

Just to avoid any confusion, the date is wrong...

This is correct, it says Saturday but today is Tuesday. I think a few more people need to point this out to be on the safe side.

 

[Mackenzie]

 

[Normal Rob]

This is correct, it says Saturday but today is Tuesday. I think a few more people need to point this out to be on the safe side.

ooh sarcasm on sarcasm, how very NSC...

 

[carlzeiss]

With Charlie Mulgrew doubtful , the stage is set for Gordon Greer to start , could be interesting .

 

[Normski1989]

With Charlie Mulgrew doubtful , the stage is set for Gordon Greer to start , could be interesting .

And GG's love for the Albion will outweigh his professionalism, resulting in him scoring three first half own goals!

 

[Rugrat]

Back to the pre International break performances ....... stylish 3-0 victory

 

[GT49er]

This is correct, it says Saturday but today is Tuesday. I think a few more people need to point this out to be on the safe side.

.....or maybe many of us didn't spot it, and maybe DH (or a mod) will be able to correct it now it's been pointed out.

 

[Official Old Man]

IT'S TONIGHT?
I read the post and it said Saturday. Need to make plans now.

 

[Normal Rob]

IT'S TONIGHT?
I read the post and it said Saturday. Need to make plans now.

i hope you are not planning on using Southern trains. Apparently there's a strike on...

 

[WhingForPresident]

1-0 Albion, Duffy header.

 

[Normski1989]

1-0 Albion, Duffy header.

Good shout. I had predicted 1-0 but hadn't given much thought about the goal scorer. Duffy is due his first goal after come close a few times, hope he gets it tonight. He's used to scoring against Blackburn anyway, haha.