This game is in the Championship, kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 23 November 2024.
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Blackburn v Portsmouth Championship
Blackburn Rovers is a professional football club based in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Portsmouth FC is a professional football club based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
Blackburn Rovers was founded in 1875, making it one of the oldest football clubs in the world. Portsmouth FC was founded in 1898.
Blackburn Rovers play their home matches at Ewood Park, which has a seating capacity of over 31,000. Portsmouth FC play their home matches at Fratton Park, which has a seating capacity of just over 21,000.
Blackburn Rovers has won the English top-flight league title three times, with their most recent title coming in the 1994-1995 season. Portsmouth FC has won the English top-flight league title twice, with their most recent title coming in the 1948-1949 season.
Blackburn Rovers have a successful history in domestic cup competitions, winning the FA Cup six times. Portsmouth FC has also had success in domestic cup competitions, winning the FA Cup twice.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth FC have had periods of success and struggle in the Championship, with both clubs regularly competing for promotion to the Premier League.