History of the Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers fixture
Newcastle United prepare to entertain Blackburn Rovers at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 38 and lost only 14 of the 67 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was less than a year ago, in November 2010, with Blackburn Rovers inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Magpies in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Blackburn R. | 0 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 10 Nov | Newcastle Utd. | 1-2 | Blackburn R. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 17 Jan | Blackburn R. | 3 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 27 Sep | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 2 | Blackburn R. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Mar | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 1 | Blackburn R. | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Dec | Blackburn R. | 3 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 05 May | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 2 | Blackburn R. | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 6 conceded.
Blackburn Rovers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Rovers have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Newcastle United's total of 9 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Blackburn Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 14 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Magpies to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | Unbeaten in the last 6 home games. Unbeaten run of 10 matches. |
| Blackburn Rovers | Not won in previous 2 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here