Match Pack | Blackburn Rovers v Durham

We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham’s trip to Blackburn Rovers in the Barclays Women’s Championship…


Match Details

  • Fixture: Blackburn Rovers v Durham
  • Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
  • Kick-off time: 2pm
  • Competition: Barclays Women’s Championship
  • Venue: Ewood Park, BB2 4JF

The Hosts

  • Promoted to the Barclays Women’s Championship in 2019, Blackburn have now established themselves as a mainstay in the second tier.
  • Simon Parker’s side enjoyed their best-ever finish in the league last season – thanks in no small part to a phenomenal start to the 2023/24 campaign.
  • This season, Rovers currently sit 9th with one win to their name – an eye-catching triumph away at Southampton.
  • Summer signing Maria Edwards already has two goals to her name, as does fellow forward Farah Crompton – who recently returned from an ACL injury.

Last Meeting

  • The two sides met at the start of October in the Women’s League Cup – with Durham running out 2-1 winners.
  • Grace Riglar’s header had given Blackburn the lead, but second half strikes from Kaila Novak and Eleanor Ryan-Doyle turned the game on its head.

Kit Colours

  • Blackburn Rovers outfield: Blue & White Shirts / Blue Shorts / Blue Socks
  • Blackburn Rovers 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

  • Sunday’s clash will be officiated by Joanne Horwood.
  • This will be the first time that she has officiated a game involving Durham.
  • She is joined by Charlotte Sparling Haythornthwaite and Zeyad Ahmed as assistant referees.
  • Daniel Sykes is the fourth official.

Ticket Details


Broadcast Information

  • This game has been selected for broadcast on the FA’s channels – and will be available to watch via YouTube.
  • Find out full details of how to stream the game HERE.
  • 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.


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