Ground 65
Match 69
The Championship
Blackburn Rovers
Venue Ewood Park
Nickname The Riversiders
Formed 1875
Ground Capacity 31,367
Attendance 19,756
Distance Travelled 23 miles
Entrance £12
Programme £3
Ewood Park , home of Blackburn Rovers is situated close to junction 4 of the M65 motorway and about a mile or so from another famous club - AFC Darwen . Rovers were one of the twelve founder members of The Football League in 1888 .
Palace had the better of the first half but failed to capitalize on their superior movement . Gary Bowyer kept Rovers on their toes and despite going behind , Rhodes managed to find an unexpected equalizer before half time .
Rovers were more adept in the second period pressing forward persistently . Palace were always a threat , both sides claimed penalties and were unlucky not to add to their tally . A decent Championship performance by Rovers showing they can raise their level .
We made a swift exit before the end and headed to Rishton for a curry . I'd slipped up and paid a fiver to park when there were free spaces nearby - never mind - the car park attendants were there all day so it was safe and secure and i did get in cheaper than the normal match day fee . The Mrs won't walk more than she needs so i had to park fairly close , also , my match day half price ticket was nullified when she decided to take in her yearly game ! She'd heard from her friends the best currys are in East Lancashire so decided to invite herself on the premise we tried the Balti House in Rishton . Quick get away heading towards Burnley - the curry was indeed excellent .
