Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United travel to Ewood Park on Wednesday evening, to face Blackburn Rovers (7:30pm).
The Whites are stepping up their preparations for the new Premier League season as they contest their second friendly in as many days.
The Whites began the busy week of action on Tuesday evening, with a youthful looking XI defeating local side Guiseley AFC. Goals from Crysencio Summerville, Sam Greenwood and Charlie Allen were enough at Nethermoor Park.
Blackburn have had three pre-season clashes so far, the first of which Tony Mowbray’s side won 1-0 in an away fixture with AFC Fylde. Rovers then travelled to Finch Farm to face a strong Everton side and narrowly fell to a 1-0 defeat against Rafa Benitez’s new-look Blues.
The Championship side then suffered defeat at the hands of Bradford City as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 in West Yorkshire.
Having previously scored against the Whites when the two teams met at the end of the 19/20 season, Adam Armstrong will be a player to keep an eye on. The striker was in fine form last season and scored 28 goals, as Blackburn finished 15th.
Manager/head coach
Blackburn Rovers: Tony Mowbray
Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa
Where do they play?
Blackburn Rovers play at Ewood Park. The capacity of the stadium is 31,367 and has been home to Blackburn since 1882. The away section in which 4,500 Leeds fans will be housed is located behind the goal in the Bryan Douglas Darwen stand. For the travelling fans who will be going by train, the closest railway station is Mill Hill, which is a 15 minute walk. For car users, various private car parks are available in the area around Ewood Park.
Important supporter information
- Do not travel without a ticket, there will be no sales at Ewood Park
- Fans are reminded that no alcohol will be served inside the ground on Wednesday evening.
- Take a test before you travel to Ewood Park, test kits can be collected from multiple dispensing points both in Blackburn and Leeds, and the surrounding areas.
- If you test positive or feel unwell, do not travel to the stadium.
- Supporters travelling on public transport and when in enclosed public spaces are requested to wear a face covering.
- Hand-sanitiser stations will be readily available throughout the stadium and one-way systems in the concourse areas will be in operation to help the flow of fans.
- Wearing a face covering is encouraged when inside the stadium.
Last time we met
Blackburn Rovers 1 (Armstrong 48)
Leeds United 3 (Bamford 7, Phillips 40, Klich 53)
Leeds last travelled to face Blackburn Rovers in the promotion winning 2019/20 campaign. Marcelo Bielsa’s side sat top of the table and headed to Ewood Park looking to strengthen their position at the summit. Goals from Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and Mateusz Klich secured all three points.
A full report can be found HERE.
How to watch
Supporters can buy access to four Leeds United pre-season games for £12.99, or purchase individual passes for the matches against Blackburn Rovers, Fleetwood Town, Real Betis, and Ajax.
So make sure you don’t miss a kick, ahead of the season opener with Manchester United on Saturday 14th August!
LIVENow is available to watch on your PC, Mac and Chromecast, as well as via the LIVENow iOS, Android or TV app.
For more information and to watch live, visit live-now.com
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LIVENow schedule & prices:
Wednesday 28th July: Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United (£4.99)
Friday 30th July: Fleetwood Town v Leeds United (£1.99)
Saturday 31st July: Leeds United v Real Betis (£2.99)
Wednesday 4th August: Ajax v Leeds United (£3.99)
