Match report
Blackburn Hold Watford to a Draw, 1-1 in Championship Clash
Blackburn
1–1
FT
Watford
Jan 24, 2026
Blackburn held their own against visiting Watford, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Ewood Park in the Championship. Early goals by Emmanuel Kayembe of Watford and Luke Miller of Blackburn set the stage for an intense encounter that featured several late substitutions on both sides.
Key Facts
- • Watford took a 1-0 lead with a goal from E. Kayembe in the 26th minute.
- • Blackburn equalized almost immediately through Luke Miller, scoring at the 28th minute.
- • Hector Kyprianou of Watford received a yellow card for a foul in the first half.
- • Late substitutions were made by both Blackburn and Watford as the game progressed.
Lineups
Blackburn
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 B. Toth (G)
- 12 L. Miller (D)
- 26 C. O'Riordan (D)
- 15 S. McLoughlin (D)
- 20 E. Cashin (D)
- 28 A. Forshaw (M)
- 6 S. Tronstad (M)
- 29 M. Jorgensen (M)
- 10 T. Cantwell (M)
- 25 R. Morishita (M)
- 23 Y. Ohashi (F)
Substitutes
- 35 N. Michalski
- 2 R. Alebiosu
- 4 H. Carter
- 38 T. Atcheson
- 3 H. Pickering
- 14 D. De Neve
- 5 T. Gardner-Hickman
- 24 M. Baradji
- 47 A. Doherty
Watford
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Selvik (G)
- 2 J. Ngakia (D)
- 4 K. Keben (D)
- 25 J. Abankwah (D)
- 16 M. Bola (D)
- 5 H. Kyprianou (M)
- 39 E. Kayembe (M)
- 42 O. Maamma (M)
- 20 M. Doumbia (M)
- 11 R. Vata (M)
- 9 L. Kjerrumgaard (F)
Substitutes
- 12 N. Baxter
- 7 T. Ince
- 8 G. Chakvetadze
- 18 V. Semedo
- 22 J. Morris
- 23 N. Mendy
- 34 K. Baah
- 43 J. Grieves
- 66 N. Irankunda
Timeline
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26' Watford Goal · Normal GoalE. Kayembe -
28' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalL. Miller · Assist: T. Cantwell -
42' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Vata · On: G. Chakvetadze -
45'+2 Watford Card · Yellow CardHector KyprianouFoul
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61' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Miller · On: R. Alebiosu -
61' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Morishita · On: D. De Neve -
61' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Forshaw · On: M. Baradji -
64' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Maamma · On: N. Irankunda -
79' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Jorgensen · On: A. Doherty -
85' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: Kwadwo Baah -
90'+3 Watford Card · Yellow CardE. KayembeFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackburn | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 69% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 7 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 431 | 343 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 0.89 | 1.43 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 314 | 237 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 13 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Watford's goal from E. Kayembe in the 26th minute gave them a brief lead but was quickly neutralized.
- ▸ Blackburn equalized with Luke Miller’s goal, keeping the match at an even pace and sparking off a series of substitutions that aimed to alter momentum.