Blackburn Rovers v Rotherham United

Published on: 09 November 2018

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Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper David Raya could feature for Tony Mowbray's side against Rotherham United despite having a broken nose.

Raya suffered the injury in their draw with West Bromwich Albion, but could play wearing a protective mask.

Rotherham will be without suspended Will Vaulks for the trip to Ewood Park as he serves a one-match ban.

Vaulks picked up the ban after five yellow cards, but was already carrying an existing hip problem.

Match facts

    Blackburn are unbeaten in seven league games against Rotherham (W5 D2) since a 0-2 defeat in September 2014. At Ewood Park against Blackburn, Rotherham have lost each of their last eight matches in all competitions since a 3-0 win in September 1979. Blackburn have only lost one of their eight Championship games at Ewood Park this season (W3 D4), winning each of the last two at home. Rotherham have picked up just two points and scored three goals in eight Championship away games this season; no side have fewer. Rotherham are one of two Championship clubs yet to take the lead in an away game this season alongside Millwall. Bradley Dack has been directly involved in 14 goals in his 14 appearances for Blackburn Rovers in all competitions this season (9 goals, 5 assists).

Source: bbc.com

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