FA Cup Fourth Round Preview: Blackburn vs Wolves

Fixture: Blackburn vs Wolves

Date: Sunday, 9 February 2025

Kick-off: 12:30 GMT

Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn

lackburn Rovers will look to take advantage of Wolves' underwhelming form when the two sides meet in the FA Cup fourth round at Ewood Park. While Rovers are battling inconsistency in the Championship, Wolves find themselves locked in a relegation scrap in the Premier League.

With both teams struggling for wins in their respective divisions, this match could provide the perfect opportunity for momentum and confidence heading into the latter stages of the season.

• W 2-1 vs Preston North End (Championship)
• L 1-2 vs Bristol City (Championship)
• L 0-2 vs Coventry City (Championship)
• L 0-1 vs Oxford United (Championship)
• W 3-0 vs Portsmouth (FA Cup Third Round)

Blackburn ended a three-match losing streak with a narrow win over Preston North End last time out. Their FA Cup run began with a commanding 3-0 win over Portsmouth.

• W 2-0 vs Aston Villa (Premier League)
• L 0-1 vs Arsenal (Premier League)
• L 1-3 vs Chelsea (Premier League)
• L 0-3 vs Newcastle United (Premier League)
• W 2-1 vs Bristol City (FA Cup Third Round)

Wolves have endured three defeats in their last four games, although they did get back to winning ways last time out against Aston Villa. Their last win before the victory over Villa came in the previous FA Cup round, where they edged past Bristol City 2-1.

• Wolves are unbeaten against Blackburn since 2012, with their last meeting in 2017 ending in a 0-0 draw.
• Blackburn’s last win over Wolves came in March 2012 when Junior Hoilett scored twice in a 2-0 victory in the Premier League.
• Wolves have won the FA Cup four times, with their most recent triumph in 1960.
• Blackburn are six-time FA Cup winners, but their last victory came way back in 1928.
  

Injuries & Suspensions:

• Scott Wharton (Cruciate ligament injury) – Out until late February
• Sondre Tronstad (Hamstring injury) – Out until early March
• Yuki Ohashi (Ankle injury) – Doubtful
• Hayden Carter (Knee injury) – Doubtful
• Arnor Sigurdsson (Thigh injury) – Doubtful
  

• GK: Aynsley Pears
• DEF: Callum Brittain, Dom Hyam, Danny Batth, Owen Beck
• MID: Tyrhys Dolan, John Buckley, Adam Forshaw
• ATT: Ryan Hedges, Makhtar Gueye, Andi Weimann

Key Player: Andi Weimann – The veteran Austrian forward is Blackburn Rovers’ main attacking threat and top goalscorer.

Injuries & Suspensions:

• Yerson Mosquera (Knee injury) – Out until June
• Jørgen Strand Larsen (Hamstring injury) – Out until late February
• Boubacar Traore (Knee injury and illness) – Could return
  

• GK: Jose Sa
• DEF: Toti Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou, Matt Doherty
• MID: Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomes, Andre, Rayan Aït-Nouri
• ATT: Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha
  ST: Goncalo Guedes

Key Player: Matheus Cunha – The Brazilian has been in excellent form this season and he has the quality to unlock Blackburn’s defence.

• Counter-attacking football, looking to exploit Wolves' fragile defence.
• Compact shape in midfield, aiming to nullify Wolves’ creative players.
• Set-piece threat, with Hyam strong in the air.
  

• Dominating possession, trying to control the tempo.
• Wing-backs Semedo and Aït-Nouri provide width.
• High pressing, forcing mistakes from Blackburn’s backline.
  

Blackburn will put up a fight in front of their home crowd, but Wolves' superior squad depth should see them progress to the next round.

Final Score: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Wolves

Wolves to advance, but expect a tough battle at Ewood Park.

Blackburn will fancy their chances of an FA Cup upset, but Wolves’ quality in attack should be enough to break their poor run of form and secure their place in the fifth round.

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