Rak-Sakyi equaliser halts Blackburn Rovers as Stoke City drop to 15th | OneFootball

Stoke City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers in Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday, with Stoke dropping from 13th to 15th in the Championship while Blackburn stay 19th.

In the 21st minute Adam Forshaw swept a low strike from outside the box into the bottom left after Ryan Alebiosu's pass. Moments later, Ben Gibson went off injured and Aaron Cresswell came on (24.).

After the restart, Jesuran Rak-Sakyi levelled from close range (56.) following Million Manhoef's cut-back.

Gavin Bazunu preserved parity by tipping away Moussa Baradji's rising effort (62.). Late on, Balazs Toth denied substitute Lamine Cissé from inside the six-yard box (83.).

Ashley Phillips received a second yellow and was sent off (87.), but Blackburn held firm as the game stretched.

Stoke City had 59% possession as they pushed for a late winner. Blackburn Rovers registered 11 attempts and stayed compact after the dismissal.

Next, Stoke City visit Wrexham. Blackburn Rovers go to Southampton.