Match report

Blackburn and Swansea Draw 2-2 in Championship Clash

Blackburn
Blackburn
2–2
FT
Swansea
Swansea
May 5, 2019

Blackburn and Swansea shared points in a thrilling encounter in the Championship, with each team scoring twice. The match featured an early lead by Blackburn's D. Lenihan, followed by a quick response from Swansea's C. Baker-Richardson, and later goals by O. McBurnie and B. Dack. Both teams showcased tenacity and skill, resulting in a well-deserved draw.

Key Facts

  • • D. Lenihan (Blackburn) scored the opening goal at minute 21.
  • • C. Baker-Richardson (Swansea) equalized for Swansea at minute 25, assisted by W. Routledge.
  • • O. McBurnie (Swansea) put Swansea in the lead at minute 35, assisted by M. Grimes.
  • • B. Dack (Blackburn) equalized for Blackburn at minute 47, assisted by D. Graham.
  • • Cameron Carter-Vickers (Swansea) and B. Dack (Blackburn) received yellow cards.

Lineups

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Leutwiler (G)
  • 26 D. Lenihan (D)
  • 3 D. Williams (D)
  • 17 A. Bell (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 31 E. Bennett (M)
  • 29 C. Evans (M)
  • 8 J. Rothwell (M)
  • 23 B. Dack (M)
  • 10 D. Graham (F)
  • 7 A. Armstrong (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Davenport
  • 32 C. Conway
  • 11 H. Chapman
  • 19 B. Brereton
  • 14 C. Mulgrew
  • 1 David Raya
  • 34 D. Butterworth

Swansea

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Nordfeldt (G)
  • 24 D. John (D)
  • 5 M. van der Hoorn (D)
  • 17 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
  • 15 W. Routledge (M)
  • 27 J. Fulton (M)
  • 28 G. Byers (M)
  • 21 M. Grimes (M)
  • 23 C. Roberts (D)
  • 46 C. Baker-Richardson (F)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Y. Dhanda
  • 16 J. Asoro
  • 12 N. Dyer
  • 19 B. McKay
  • 13 S. Benda
  • 26 K. Naughton
  • 22 J. Rodon

Timeline

  1. Blackburn
    21' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lenihan
  2. Swansea
    25' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Baker-Richardson · Assist: W. Routledge
  3. Blackburn
    28' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Bennett · On: J. Davenport
  4. Swansea
    35' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    O. McBurnie · Assist: M. Grimes
  5. Blackburn
    44' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    B. Dack
  6. Blackburn
    47' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Dack · Assist: D. Graham
  7. Swansea
    61' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Baker-Richardson · On: Y. Dhanda
  8. Blackburn
    67' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Graham · On: C. Conway
  9. Swansea
    69' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    Cameron Carter-Vickers
  10. Blackburn
    74' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Corry Evans · On: H. Chapman
  11. Swansea
    79' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: George Byers · On: J. Asoro
  12. Swansea
    87' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Routledge · On: N. Dyer

Match Stats

Stat Blackburn Swansea
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 440 497
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 347 415
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Lenihan's early goal for Blackburn at minute 21 set the pace, only for Swansea to quickly equalize through C. Baker-Richardson at minute 25.
  • ▸ Swansea took the lead through O. McBurnie's goal at minute 35, but Blackburn responded strongly and equalized through B. Dack at minute 47, securing the draw.