Ashton United’s final pre-season friendly saw them comfortably beat Championship visitors Blackburn Rovers who were fielding an U23 team and were reduced to 10 men by Isaac Dunn’s early dismissal.
Blackburn Rovers
Weakened Stockport County hit for six by Championship club Blackburn Rovers as they make early exit from the Carabao Cup
Stockport County’s Carabao Cup adventure ended emphatically at the first hurdle with a heavy defeat on a rainy night at Edgeley Park against Blackburn Rovers.
Stockport County lose pre-season friendly to Blackburn Rovers two years in a row, both times 1-0 to a penalty as Tyrhys Dolan is spot on at Edgeley Park
Stockport County, for a second year running, received Blackburn Rovers for a Friday-night friendly at Edgeley Park and, in what was a repeat of the 2023 pre-season meeting, as they lost to a single second-half goal from the penalty spot.
Former Barcelona and Liverpool youth star Zak Gilsenan is Blackburn Rovers’ matchwinner at Stockport County
Zak Gilsenan, a young player with a glittering CV, was Blackburn Rovers’ matchwinner in their pre-season victory at Stockport County.
Burnley beat Blackburn Rovers in East Lancashire derby to claim top spot in the Championship
Burnley moved three points clear at the top of the Championship following victory in the East Lancashire derby.