Match Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United

Farrugia (centre) celebrating the goal. Photo taken from @sufc_women on Instagram

By Lauren White (10/12/24)

Blackburn Rovers will host Sheffield United in the League Cup at Lancashire FA County Ground on Wednesday Evening. 

Last time out: 

The sides last faced each other in the Women’s Championship at Ewood Park. Sheffield United came out 2-1 winners against Blackburn Rovers, with Maria Farrugia finding the net twice and Maria Edwards on the scoresheet for Rovers. 

Blackburn Rovers: 

Blackburn Rovers last travelled up to Sunderland on 24th November as they walked away with a 3-1 win. This was their last game in the cup before their focus shifted towards the Women’s FA Cup 3rd Round, before postponement against Kidderminster Harriers. 

A Maria Edwards brace and Ellie Hack goal secured the three points for Blackburn Rovers with Katie Kitching on the scoresheet for the home side. 

The Starting 11 vs Sunderland: Brooks, Luke, Dugdale, Hack, Mason, Murphy, Waine, Toland, Dahou, Coulthard, Edwards. 

Sheffield United: 

Last time out, Sheffield United headed to Durham as they played out a 1-1 in the North West. They eventually lost 4-3 on penalties against the side for an extra point. 

For Sheffield United it was Monique Robinson with her first goal for the Blades with it being cancelled out by Eleanor Ryan-Doyle. 

The Starting 11 vs Durham: Davies, Cowan, Kinzett, Wardlaw, Hand, Robinson, Page, Connolly, Jackson, Foy, Edwards, Murray. 

What the sides need to do: 

Durham are currently leading the group with five points. Blackburn Rovers have three points and ideally need a win in order to have sights on progressing. 

Sheffield United have drawn one and lost one in their group stages and therefore are also looking for a win on Wednesday.