What channel is Blackburn Rovers v Watford on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Blackburn Rovers v Watford being played?

At Ewood Park, capacity 31,367. Blackburn Rovers are the home side.

What form are Blackburn Rovers and Watford in?

Last league results, most recent first. Blackburn Rovers: L W W D W. Watford: W L L L L.

Who are the top scorers for Blackburn Rovers and Watford?

Blackburn Rovers: Andri Guðjohnsen (6) and Oladapo Afolayan (4). Watford: Amin Nabizada (3). Championship goals only.

Who is the favourite in Blackburn Rovers v Watford?

Arena Rete's model makes Blackburn Rovers favourites (51%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Blackburn Rovers and Watford last meet?

On 24 Jan 2026 (Championship): Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Watford.

Where can I follow Blackburn Rovers v Watford live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

Championship · matchday 46 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 12:05

What channel is Blackburn Rovers v Watford on?

Blackburn Rovers v Watford kicks off on Saturday 1 May at 12:30pm UK time, at Ewood Park, in the Championship, matchday 46. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Blackburn Rovers are 10th with 15 points from 11 matches (4 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost); Watford are 20th with 11 points from 11 (3 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost). Goals: Blackburn Rovers have scored 17 and conceded 16 (+1), Watford have scored 10 and conceded 19 (-9). Blackburn Rovers have taken 9 points from 5 home matches, Watford 1 point from 5 away matches. Leading scorers: Andri Guðjohnsen (6) for Blackburn Rovers, Amin Nabizada (3) for Watford. Arena Rete's model makes Blackburn Rovers favourites (51%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 15 previous meetings on record: 5 wins for Blackburn Rovers, 4 draws, 6 wins for Watford.

Kick-off12:30pmSaturday 1 May · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumEwood ParkCapacity31,367Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Blackburn Rovers v Watford in the UK

The Championship TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Blackburn Rovers v Watford yet. The UK rights to the Championship are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected the Championship matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry the Championship:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Blackburn Rovers10th · 15 points from 11

LWWDW

Sat 17 OctWest Brom 3-2 Blackburn Rovers
Tue 13 OctBristol City 0-1 Blackburn Rovers
Sat 10 OctBlackburn Rovers 2-1 Cardiff
Sat 19 SeptPortsmouth 2-2 Blackburn Rovers
Sat 12 SeptBlackburn Rovers 3-1 Millwall

At home in the league: 3-0-2 (W-D-L), 9 scored, 7 concededTop scorers: Andri Guðjohnsen (6) and Oladapo Afolayan (4)

Watford20th · 11 points from 11

WLLLL

Away in the league: 0-1-4 (W-D-L), 2 scored, 10 concededTop scorer: Amin Nabizada (3)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Blackburn Rovers are 10th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. Watford are 20th: 8 pts off the play-offs and 3 pts clear of the relegation zone. 4 points separate the two sides.

In the Championship: The top two go up automatically. Play-offs from third to sixth. The bottom three are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Blackburn Rovers v WatfordArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

51%24%25%

Blackburn Rovers 51%draw 24%Watford 25%

Most likely score1-111% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver53% over · 47% under

Both teams to scoreYes55% yes

Goals the model expects1.69 – 1.11Blackburn Rovers – Watford

Poisson model on 11 league matches for Blackburn Rovers and 11 for Watford, actual goals and expected goals weighted equally; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Blackburn Rovers v Watford down the years

5Blackburn Rovers wins

4draws

6Watford wins

15 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Blackburn Rovers 18, Watford 22 · 2.7 per match

24 Jan 2026Blackburn Rovers1-1WatfordChampionship
13 Sept 2025Watford0-1Blackburn RoversChampionship
26 Apr 2025Blackburn Rovers2-1WatfordChampionship
26 Oct 2024Watford1-0Blackburn RoversChampionship
23 Dec 2023Blackburn Rovers1-2WatfordChampionship
27 Aug 2023Watford0-1Blackburn RoversChampionship
11 Feb 2023Watford1-1Blackburn RoversChampionship
13 Sept 2022Blackburn Rovers2-0WatfordChampionship
24 Feb 2021Blackburn Rovers2-3WatfordChampionship
21 Oct 2020Watford3-1Blackburn RoversChampionship

and 5 older ones.

The last meeting was on 24 Jan 2026: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Watford. With Blackburn Rovers at home: 3 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins in 7 matches, goals 11-9. Blackburn Rovers last won this fixture on 13 Sept 2025 (Watford 0-1 Blackburn Rovers). Watford last won it on 26 Oct 2024 (Watford 1-0 Blackburn Rovers).

The numbers compared

All Championship team stats →

Blackburn Rovers on the left, Watford on the right: league matches only, 11 and 11 played.

4-3-4Won-drawn-lost3-2-6

1.36Points per match1.00

1.55Goals scored per match0.91

1.45Goals conceded per match1.73

2Clean sheets1

1Failed to score4

3-0-2 · 9 ptsHome record v away record0-1-4 · 1 pts

0.92Expected goals for, per match1.13

1.70Expected goals against, per match1.87

48.5% (15th of 24)Possession46.5% (19th of 24)

4 (15th of 24)Shots on target4.36 (11th of 24)

11.18 (21st of 24)Total shots13 (14th of 24)

6.18 (4th of 24)Corners3.64 (22nd of 24)

26 (3rd of 24)Yellow cards30 (1st of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Blackburn Rovers v Watford kick off?: Saturday 1 May at 12:30pm UK time, at Ewood Park.
What channel is Blackburn Rovers v Watford on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Blackburn Rovers v Watford on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Blackburn Rovers v Watford highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Blackburn Rovers v Watford being played?: At Ewood Park, capacity 31,367. Blackburn Rovers are the home side.
Where are Blackburn Rovers and Watford in the table?: Blackburn Rovers are 10th with 15 points from 11 matches; Watford are 20th with 11 points from 11. Blackburn Rovers are 10th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. Watford are 20th: 8 pts off the play-offs and 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Blackburn Rovers and Watford in?: Last league results, most recent first. Blackburn Rovers: L W W D W. Watford: W L L L L.
Who are the top scorers for Blackburn Rovers and Watford?: Blackburn Rovers: Andri Guðjohnsen (6) and Oladapo Afolayan (4). Watford: Amin Nabizada (3). Championship goals only.
Who is the favourite in Blackburn Rovers v Watford?: Arena Rete's model makes Blackburn Rovers favourites (51%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn Rovers and Watford?: 15 meetings on record: 5 wins for Blackburn Rovers, 4 draws, 6 wins for Watford; goals 18-22.
When did Blackburn Rovers and Watford last meet?: On 24 Jan 2026 (Championship): Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Watford.
Where can I follow Blackburn Rovers v Watford live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

The rest of the round on TV

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