Season: 2021/22
Fixture: Bournemouth 0-2 Rovers โ Championship โ 11/12/21
Highlights
Why Chosen
After the humiliation of a 0-7 defeat at the hands of Fulham just weeks prior, Rovers went on a run of 9 wins in 11, the pinnacle coming with an impressive away performance against the then second-placed Cherries. Jan Paul van Hecke made some amends for his red card against Fulham with a bullet header. Only a Covid cancellation from Hull and a dogged Huddersfield Town defensive performance could stymie the Rovers progress in the festive period.
Aftermath
The gulf in class between the two sides in the reverse fixture showed how challenging the Championship can be. By May 2022, the in-form Cherries easily brushed Tony Mowbrayโs men aside with a devastating display at Ewood, running out 0-3 winners thanks to Philip Billing and Dominic Solanke strikes. The fixture ended any playoff hopes and was to be the last Rovers home fixture in charge for Mowbray.
Honourable Mentions
Rovers 3-1 Derby County (15/3/22) โ Bradley Johnson at โFalse 9โ
Hull City P-P Rovers (26/12/21) โ Postponed at the Eleventh Hour whilst Rovers were flying
Rovers 0-7 Fulham (3/11/21) โ Heaviest ever defeat at home for Blackburn Rovers