Rovers player ratings as Dolan and Cantwell shine against Swansea

Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.

Aynsley Pears – 6.5

Didn't have much to do but made some important claims to relieve pressure and kept his focus to save Darling's header near the end.

Joe Rankin-Costello – 7

A positive display from the versatile wideman on his first start in the right-back role in quite some time.

Hayden Carter – 7

Continued his impressive start to the campaign as Rovers dealt with a number of crosses and set-plays into the box.

Dom Hyam – 7

Made some important clearances as Rovers dug in and showed their inner steel in the final stages.

Owen Beck – 7.5

Another encouraging display from the Liverpool loanee following his return from suspension, showing that he can impact the game at both ends of the pitch.

Sondre Tronstad – 7

Carried out some important defensive work to protect the backline, which sometimes goes under the radar.

Lewis Travis – 7

Provided bags of energy in the middle of the pitch as always and was part of some good play in the first half.

Ryan Hedges – 7

Looked lively throughout the contest and very nearly got on the scoresheet from Dolan’s cut back before the opener.

Tyrhys Dolan – 7.5

Started with real intensity and took his goal well to get Rovers in front. His intent set the tone during the opening stages.

Todd Cantwell – 7.5

Another promising performance from the summer signing, who dazzled the Ewood Park faithful with his tricky feet at times.

Makhtar Gueye – 6.5

Held up the ball effectively to help Rovers get up the pitch and put in a good shift before making way.

Subs

Yuki Ohashi (for Gueye 60’), Callum Brittain (for Hedges 72’), Andi Weimann (for Dolan 72’), Lewis Baker (for Cantwell 93’)

Unused: Toth, Batth, Pickering, Buckley, Sigurdsson

Referee: David Webb

Attendance: 13,550 (466)