Blackburn hold Watford as quick reply secures draw | OneFootball

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·24 January 2026

Blackburn hold Watford as quick reply secures draw

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Match in Five Sentences: Blackburn Rovers drew 1-1 with Watford at Ewood Park. Edo Kayembe put the Hornets ahead in the 26th minute with a low finish after a corner broke his way. Lewis Miller levelled (28.) from Todd Cantwell's cross after a corner, a swift response that reset the tempo. The Hornets carried the greater threat, posting 14 attempts to Blackburn's seven and eight corners to seven. Blackburn rise from 22nd to 21st and host Hull next.

Player of the Match: Kayembe controlled midfield, scoring the opener and supplying five key passes while winning possession six times.


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Stat of the Match: The Hornets registered 14 attempts to Blackburn's seven, underlining the visitors' attacking edge.

Three Things We Learned: Blackburn had 55.7% possession but managed only seven attempts. The Hornets completed 33.3% of their 24 crosses and forced eight corners, showing a consistent supply line. The Hornets drop from seventh to eighth in the table and host Swansea next.

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