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MATCH BRIEF: BLACKBURN ROVERS FC vs WEST BROMWICH ALBION FC

Fan Safety
65/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:05.370Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

Blackburn Rovers FC

AWAY TEAM

West Bromwich Albion FC

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Championship
KICKOFF
06 APR 14:00
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
41
VENUE
Ewood Park
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

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Fan Safety Score
65
Physical Safety
75GOOD
Theft Protection
60MODERATE
Scams
70GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

Blackburn is cheap. Pints £3.50–£5.00. Inside Ewood Park, beer is approx £5.00. Cashless stadium.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

8°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

4.3°C - 11°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessEwood Park

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Mill Hill station is a 15 min walk. Blackburn station is 25-30 mins walk or take a bus (No. 1, 3, 24).

Warning: Traffic on the A666 (Bolton Road) can be heavy on matchdays.

Away fans in the Bryan Douglas Darwen End. Capacity 4,000-7,000. Access via Velvet Street/Bolton Road.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Glass bottles

CRITICAL

Cashless stadium for food/drink. Concourse facilities are good. Rail seating in some sections.

Exit routes & evacuation

Police may manage traffic flow on Bolton Road to allow fans to cross.

Exit via the Darwen End gates to Bolton Road.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Manchester Airport (MAN)

Transfer

Direct trains to Blackburn are available but less frequent (approx 1h 10m). Or train to Manchester Piccadilly then transfer.

Tip

Manchester is the closest major international hub.

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

Blackburn center has some pubs (The Postal Order - Wetherspoons). Many fans drink near the station or designated away pubs (e.g. The Golden Cup near the ground).

RECOMMENDED

Blackburn Station Area offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Blackburn Railway Station

Fans usually head to nearby pubs or walk to the ground from here. The Golden Cup (near M65 J4) is often for away fans.

POLICE PROFILE

STANDARD

Lancashire Police. Generally relaxed unless it is a derby (Burnley). Follow steward instructions.

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