Blackburn Rovers v Hull: play-off push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Blackburn Rovers host Hull City in the Championship at Ewood Park on Saturday, 31 January 2026, with the visitors chasing the play-offs and the hosts trying to climb out of the relegation places.

Hull City arrive fourth on 50 points, while Blackburn Rovers are 22nd with 29. The sides drew 0-0 in the FA Cup on 11 January before Hull progressed on penalties.

Blackburn Rovers are winless in five league matches, drawing at home to Watford last time after defeats at Swansea and Ipswich. Hull have won four Championship games on the spin, including away victories at Southampton and Preston and a home win over Swansea.

The hosts list injuries to top scorer Andri Gudjohnsen, Ryan Hedges, Scott Wharton and goalkeeper Aynsley Pears. The visitors' absentees include Matt Crooks, Semi Ajayi, Ryan Giles, Eliot Matazo and Cody Drameh.

Hull carry the greater attacking threat: 47 league goals at 1.7 per game and a shooting accuracy of 55.41%, with Oliver McBurnie on 11 league goals and Joe Gelhardt on 10. Blackburn Rovers have 26 goals at 0.9 per game and none from set pieces, so chances may be at a premium. Hull's wide delivery, at 25.79% cross accuracy, could probe a defence that has conceded 37, though leading creator Ryan Giles has eight assists and is sidelined.

A home win would move Blackburn Rovers to 32 points and could pull them closer to safety. Victory would take Hull to 53 points and strengthen their grip on the play-off places, keeping pressure on the top three.