Opta Stats: Blackburn v Newcastle

Opta / Michael Lintorn / 30 January 2012 / Leave a Comment

Recent results have given Blackburn a good chance of beating the drop

Blackburn have a strong recent head-to-head record against Newcastle, offering hope that they can continue their recent resurgence...

There were four goals from just five shots on target in the reverse fixture back in September.

Blackburn have won six and lost one of the last eight Premier League matches against Newcastle.

Jason Roberts has scored three goals in his last four Premier League matches against Newcastle and has also scored four in his last four starts against the Magpies.

Blackburn are on a run of 25 Premier League games without a clean sheet.

Blackburn Rovers are the first Premier League side to fail to keep a clean sheet in their opening 22 games of a season.

Rovers have lost just one of their last five Premier League games (W2 D2 L1).

Blackburn are one of two Premier League sides (the other being Manchester City) who have not drawn a home game in the Premier League this season.

Newcastle have won just one of their last six Premier League away games (W1 D1 L4).

Rovers have conceded more headed goals than any other Premier League side (11).

In their last 10 Premier League games respectively, Newcastle and Blackburn have both earned 11 points.