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
- Tickets for the game can be purchased in advance from Blackburn Rovers.
- Find out more and get your tickets HERE.
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.