Blackburn Rovers host Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers at Ewood Park tomorrow looking for a victory
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Rovers go into the game on the back of their first win of the season, after beating Barnsley 5-2, with goals from Tom Cairney, Jordan Rhodes, Todd Kane and Josh King.
Boss Gary Bowyer believes that while local derbies serve as an exciting occasion, it is important for players to remember that they are always playing for three points.
‘They are a different type of game, it will be a good atmosphere, they’ll bring their following and we’ve just got to make sure that we play the game and not the occasion.’ @onerovers
Blackburn Rovers Team News:
22 year old Ben Marshall put pen to paper yesterday, moving from Leicester to sign a four year contract. Marshall will be available for selection.
Matt Kilgallon and Corry Evans have also been back in group training, whilst Lee Williamson is close to a return.
Morten Gamst Pedersen, nine year servant of the blue and white halves, is moving to Kardemir Demir Celik Karabukspor, Turkey, on a free transfer signing for two years.
Player to watch: Tom Cairney
After his free kick goal against Barnsley, he will be entering the game with new confidence. He’s hungry for the ball and not afraid to have a go.
Bolton Wanderers Team News:
Bolton are struggling with an extensive list of injuries.
Joe Riley, Mark Davies and Stuart Holden have all been injured since the start of the season.
Chris Eagles has not featured since coming off with an ankle injury against Burnley and Marc Tierney, Tim Ream and Craig Davies were all absent against Tranmere on Tuesday night.
Player to watch: Jermaine Beckford
Having already scored one for his new club, he will definitely be looking to impress with a goal against local rivals.
Match Facts & Stats
The first recorded date the two clubs met was 19th November 1881, where Blackburn beat their opposition 6-2 at home.
Rovers have won 59 out of 162 meetings, but have lost 66.
The last four meetings between the two Lancashire clubs have resulted in losses for Rovers, beaten only by one goal each time.
Next Fixtures:
After tomorrow’s 3pm kick off, Rovers travel to Turf Moor on the 14th of September for their biggest derby of the season – against Burnley.
Bolton, on the same date, invite Leeds to the Reebok stadium.
By Anna-Louise Adams. @annalouiseadams
