Follow live coverage as Burnley face Blackburn Rovers 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.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Burnley FC 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers FC

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:32

Match ends, Burnley 1, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:32

Second Half ends, Burnley 1, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:32

Attempt missed. Josh Brownhill (Burnley) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:30

Joe Worrall (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:30

Foul by Leo Duru (Blackburn Rovers).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:32

Manuel Benson went off injured after Burnley had used all subs.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:28

Manuel Benson (Burnley) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:28

CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:28

Attempt missed. Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Tyrhys Dolan.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:28

Aynsley Pears (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:26

Attempt missed. Manuel Benson (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:26

Manuel Benson (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:26

Lyle Foster (Burnley) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:26

Foul by Jeremy Sarmiento (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:24

Attempt blocked. Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyrhys Dolan.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:22

Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:22

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:22

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Leo Duru replaces Callum Brittain because of an injury.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:22

Delay in match because of an injury Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:20

Attempt missed. Manuel Benson (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Connor Roberts following a corner.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:18

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Owen Beck.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:18

Attempt saved. Lewis Baker (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lewis Travis.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:18

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Callum Brittain.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:16

Substitution, Burnley. CJ Egan-Riley replaces Maxime Estève.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:14

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Owen Beck.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:14

Substitution, Burnley. Jay Rodriguez replaces Josh Laurent.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:14

Substitution, Burnley. Manuel Benson replaces Luca Koleosho.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:12

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Callum Brittain.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:10

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Owen Beck.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:10

Lyle Foster (Burnley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:10

Foul by Lyle Foster (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:06

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Lewis Travis.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:06

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Lewis Baker replaces Ryan Hedges.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:06

Attempt missed. Josh Brownhill (Burnley) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jeremy Sarmiento.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:06

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi is caught offside.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:06

Substitution, Burnley. Jeremy Sarmiento replaces Hannibal Mejbri.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:02

Attempt missed. Josh Brownhill (Burnley) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jaidon Anthony.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:00

Foul by Lucas Pires (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:00

Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

14:00

Luca Koleosho (Burnley) is shown the yellow card.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:58

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:58

Connor Roberts (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:58

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Yuki Ohashi replaces Andreas Weimann.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:58

Foul by Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:54

Attempt missed. Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from more than 40 yards on the left wing misses to the right following a fast break.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:52

Josh Brownhill (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:50

Second yellow card to Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:50

Foul by Maxime Estève (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:46

Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:46

Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:46

Attempt saved. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Makhtar Gueye.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:44

Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:42

Josh Laurent (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:40

Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:40

Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:40

Foul by Lyle Foster (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:40

Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:40

Attempt missed. Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:38

Foul by Luca Koleosho (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:38

Second Half begins Burnley 1, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:22

First Half ends, Burnley 1, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:22

Attempt missed. Luca Koleosho (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jaidon Anthony.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:22

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Hayden Carter.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:22

Attempt blocked. Josh Brownhill (Burnley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jaidon Anthony.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:18

Hand ball by Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:22

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:16

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:14

Delay in match because of an injury Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:14

Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:14

Foul by Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:12

Lyle Foster (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:10

Josh Laurent (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:14

Attempt blocked. Lyle Foster (Burnley) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:08

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Owen Beck.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:08

Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:08

Lyle Foster (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:06

Attempt missed. Lyle Foster (Burnley) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Worrall with a headed pass following a set piece situation.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:06

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:04

Maxime Estève (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:04

Foul by Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:02

Attempt missed. Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:02

Foul by Josh Laurent (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:02

Maxime Estève (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:00

Foul by Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

13:16

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan is caught offside.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:58

Connor Roberts (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:56

Attempt saved. Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:56

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan is caught offside.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:54

Goal! Burnley 1, Blackburn Rovers 1. Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:54

Attempt saved. Luca Koleosho (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Hannibal Mejbri.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:54

Hand ball by Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:52

Foul by Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:52

Hand ball by Lyle Foster (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:52

Joe Worrall (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:50

Foul by Luca Koleosho (Burnley).

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:50

Attempt blocked. Joe Worrall (Burnley) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Pires with a cross.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:48

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:44

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Owen Beck.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:44

Attempt missed. Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Callum Brittain with a cross following a set piece situation.

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers

12:44

Foul by Lucas Pires (Burnley).

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