Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Hull City in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

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Blackburn Rovers FC 0 - 1 Hull City AFC

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:52

Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Hull City 1.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:51

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:50

Substitution, Hull City. Finley Burns replaces Abu Kamara.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:48

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Alfie Jones.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:50

Attempt blocked. Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harry Leonard.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:52

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:47

Foul by John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:47

Foul by Harry Leonard (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:47

Offside, Hull City. João Pedro is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:45

Gustavo Puerta (Hull City) hits the woodwork with a left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:45

John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:45

Foul by John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:43

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Joe Rankin-Costello replaces Amario Cozier-Duberry.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:43

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Harry Leonard replaces Sondre Tronstad.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:41

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Andreas Weimann is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:41

Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Owen Beck.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:41

Attempt saved. Ryan Longman (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gustavo Puerta with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:39

Offside, Hull City. Alfie Jones is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:39

Attempt missed. João Pedro (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gustavo Puerta with a cross following a set piece situation.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:43

Offside, Hull City. João Pedro is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:38

Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:38

Foul by Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:34

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 0, Hull City 1. Ryan Longman (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Regan Slater.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:34

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. John Buckley replaces Lewis Baker.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:34

Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:32

Attempt missed. Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Todd Cantwell.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:32

Lewis Baker (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:32

Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:32

Lewis Baker (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:29

Foul by Lewis Baker (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:26

Attempt missed. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:26

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:23

Foul by Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:22

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi replaces Makhtar Gueye.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:22

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Andreas Weimann replaces Tyrhys Dolan.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:18

Foul by Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Substitution, Hull City. Lewie Coyle replaces Matty Jacob.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Substitution, Hull City. Ryan Longman replaces Mason Burstow.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Substitution, Hull City. Steven Alzate replaces Xavier Simons.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Attempt missed. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Attempt missed. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Owen Beck with a cross following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Alfie Jones.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Attempt blocked. Lewis Baker (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Amario Cozier-Duberry.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Delay in match because of an injury Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:57

Foul by Xavier Simons (Hull City).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:17

Foul by Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:12

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:11

Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:09

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Mason Burstow.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:08

Foul by Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:07

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:04

Delay in match because of an injury João Pedro (Hull City).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:04

Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

16:03

Second Half begins Blackburn Rovers 0, Hull City 0.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:47

First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Hull City 0.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:47

Attempt missed. Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Todd Cantwell with a cross following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:47

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:47

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Sean McLoughlin.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:47

Attempt blocked. Amario Cozier-Duberry (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Danny Batth.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:47

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:45

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:44

Attempt saved. Regan Slater (Hull City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:44

Attempt blocked. Regan Slater (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:39

Attempt missed. Mason Burstow (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:39

Attempt blocked. Mason Burstow (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:36

Foul by Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:36

Attempt missed. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:32

Attempt blocked. Amario Cozier-Duberry (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:30

Offside, Hull City. Abu Kamara is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:29

Attempt missed. Lewis Baker (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:28

Attempt saved. Lewis Baker (Blackburn Rovers) header from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Owen Beck with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:27

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Xavier Simons.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:26

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Regan Slater.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:26

Attempt missed. Matty Jacob (Hull City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Gustavo Puerta with a cross following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:23

Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:22

Foul by Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:21

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:21

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:39

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:20

Delay in match (Hull City).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:39

Delay in match (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:17

Xavier Simons (Hull City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:15

Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Owen Beck.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:11

Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:11

Foul by Abu Kamara (Hull City).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:08

Foul by Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:08

Attempt blocked. Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:08

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Alfie Jones.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:08

Attempt blocked. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Brittain.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:08

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:05

Attempt missed. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

15:01

First Half begins.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City

13:01

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