Blackburn vs Leicester
Blackburn 0–1 Leicester
Leicester claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Blackburn in the EFL Championship, a result that felt, in the end, entirely in keeping with the quality that has defined their season. Blackburn, for all their endeavour, could not find the moment of brilliance that might have changed the afternoon.
Leicester claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Leicester end of the standings.
Leicester Win at Ewood Park to Cement Championship Standing as Blackburn Fall Short
Leicester claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Blackburn in the EFL Championship, a result that felt, in the end, entirely in keeping with the quality that has defined their season. Blackburn, for all their endeavour, could not find the moment of brilliance that might have changed the afternoon.
Read full report →- 46'off: Yuri Ribeiro
- 46'off: Kristi Montgomery
- 54'Foul
- 59'off: Jeremy Monga
- 59'off: Louis Page
- 62'Foul
- 71'off: Ryan Alebiosu
- 71'off: Adam Forshaw
- 72'off: Patson Daka
- 73'off: Ricardo Pereira
- 77'off: Moussa Baradji
- 78'Right foot shot
- 88'
How the result affects the EFL Championship standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 95 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 84 |
| 3 |  Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 83 |
| 4 |  Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 80 |
| 5 |  Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 80 |
| 6 |  Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 73 |
| 7 |  Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 71 |
| 8 |  Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 69 |
What was the final score of Blackburn vs Leicester?
The match finished 0-1 to Leicester.
Who won Blackburn vs Leicester?
Leicester won the match 1-0.
When did Blackburn vs Leicester take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Leicester won 1-0 at Ewood Park, landing our model's 37% pick for a Leicester victory. The visitors broke the deadlock through a single goal in what proved a tight contest; Blackburn, despite showing some attacking intent in recent matches, could not find an equaliser. Leicester's defensive solidity held firm against a Blackburn side that had scored in four of their last five outings. The result moves Leicester closer to their promotion push while Blackburn remain in the hunt. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Both teams are battling relegation with Blackburn 20th and Leicester 23rd. Blackburn's BTTS percentage sits at 67 per cent, suggesting attacking intent despite defensive frailty. Leicester have managed only 50 per cent BTTS and zero clean sheets in recent matches. This run-in fixture carries survival weight; neither side can afford further slips as the season closes.
Blackburn v Leicester · EFL Championship · 02/05/2026, 12:30:00