Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Match ends, Oxford United 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

18 January 2025 16:57

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Second Half ends, Oxford United 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

18 January 2025 16:54

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt saved. Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

18 January 2025 16:54

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Foul by Tom Bradshaw (Oxford United).

18 January 2025 16:54

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Harry Leonard is caught offside.

18 January 2025 16:53

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Tom Bradshaw (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

18 January 2025 16:52

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt missed. Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.

18 January 2025 16:51

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt blocked. Owen Beck (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

18 January 2025 16:51

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt missed. Adam Forshaw (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the left side of the box following a corner.

18 January 2025 16:50

Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers

Attempt saved. Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn Rovers) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Danny Batth with a headed pass.

18 January 2025 16:50