We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham’s trip to Blackburn Rovers in the Women’s League Cup…
Match Details
- Fixture: Blackburn Rovers v Durham
- Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024
- Kick-off time: 7pm
- Competition: Women’s League Cup
- Venue: Lancashire FA County Ground, PR25 2LF
The Hosts
- A familiar foe over recent years in league and cup, Blackburn Rovers finished sixth in the Barclays Women’s Championship last term – their highest-ever finish.
- Simon Parker’s side already have their first win of the 2024/25 campaign under their belts having beaten Southampton away from home.
- Rovers lost 2-0 to Charlton Athletic in their last outing.
- Farah Crompton has started the season brightly, netting twice already, while Irish international Tyler Toland is one to watch in midfield.
Last Meeting
- Our last clash with Charlton came in March, where Beth Hepple and Lily Crosthwaite netted at Lancashire County FA in a 2-2 draw.
Kit Colours
- Blackburn outfield: Blue & White Shirts / Blue Shorts / Blue Socks
- Blackburn GK: Yellow Shirt / Yellow Shorts / Yellow Socks
- Durham outfield: Red Shirts / Red Shorts / Red Socks
- Durham GK: Black Shirt / Black Shorts / Black Socks
Match Officials
- Wednesday’s clash will be officiated by Hannah Gardner.
- It will be the first time that she has refereed a Durham game – although she was an assistant referee in our 2-1 league win over Blackburn at Maiden Castle last season.
- She is joined by Joshua Dear and Fiyinfoluwa Aladelusi as assistant referees.
- Conor Brown is the fourth official.
Ticket Details
- Tickets for this game can be purchased on the evening at Lancashire County FA.
Broadcast Information
- This game has not been selected for broadcast and will not be available to stream.
- Social media coverage is available via all the club’s channels – X, Instagram and Facebook.
- Highlights will be available from Noon on the day following the game.