Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Plymouth Argyle 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 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle FC

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

17:02

Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 2, Plymouth Argyle 0.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

17:01

Second Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 2, Plymouth Argyle 0.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

17:01

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

17:00

Delay in match (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:59

Attempt saved. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Andreas Weimann.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:58

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Ryan Hedges replaces Tyrhys Dolan.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:57

Attempt missed. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Tymoteusz Puchacz with a cross following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:57

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:56

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:55

Attempt missed. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Dominic Hyam following a set piece situation.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:53

Attempt missed. Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:47

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:47

Attempt blocked. John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:47

Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:47

Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Attempt missed. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Andreas Weimann replaces Todd Cantwell.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. John Buckley replaces Adam Forshaw.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:44

Foul by Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:46

Attempt saved. Michael Baidoo (Plymouth Argyle) with an attempt from very close range is saved.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:43

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Rami Al Hajj replaces Victor Pálsson.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:37

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 2, Plymouth Argyle 0. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Augustus Kargbo.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:37

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

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:34

Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:34

Attempt saved. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tyrhys Dolan.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Adam Forshaw (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Attempt saved. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Muhamed Tijani is caught offside.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Attempt missed. Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Attempt blocked. Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Todd Cantwell with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:32

Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:29

Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:29

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Kornél Szucs replaces Matthew Sorinola.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:28

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Muhamed Tijani replaces Callum Wright.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:27

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Jordan Houghton replaces Darko Gyabi.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:23

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Maksym Talovierov.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:22

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Cauley Woodrow replaces Amario Cozier-Duberry.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:18

Attempt saved. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) header from very close range is saved.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:17

Dion Sanderson (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:14

Goal! Blackburn Rovers 1, Plymouth Argyle 0. Adam Forshaw (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Tyrhys Dolan.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:14

Attempt missed. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) with an attempt from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Tymoteusz Puchacz with a cross following a corner.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:14

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Lewis Travis.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:13

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Dion Sanderson.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:12

Attempt blocked. Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Baidoo.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:08

Foul by Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:08

Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:06

Foul by Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

16:04

Second Half begins Blackburn Rovers 0, Plymouth Argyle 0.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:51

First Half ends, Blackburn Rovers 0, Plymouth Argyle 0.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:51

Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:44

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:44

Foul by Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:42

Foul by Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:40

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Adam Randell.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:36

Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:36

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Tymoteusz Puchacz.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:32

Dion Sanderson (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:28

Attempt missed. Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:25

Foul by Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:25

Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:25

Attempt saved. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Callum Wright with a cross.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:21

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:21

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Michael Baidoo replaces Ryan Hardie because of an injury.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:21

Delay in match because of an injury Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:20

Adam Forshaw (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:18

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:17

Delay in match because of an injury Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:17

Attempt saved. Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Makhtar Gueye.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:13

Maksym Talovierov (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:13

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:12

Attempt blocked. Adam Forshaw (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:12

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:12

Attempt blocked. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Todd Cantwell.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:08

Foul by Amario Cozier-Duberry (Blackburn Rovers).

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:08

Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:07

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Maksym Talovierov.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:07

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

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:07

Attempt missed. Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:03

Attempt saved. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) header from very close range is saved.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

15:01

First Half begins.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle

13:01

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