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Blackburn hit back to sink Middlesbrough
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Blackburn hit back to sink Middlesbrough

August 22, 2026 at 05:15 PM
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Blackburn Rovers came from behind to beat Middlesbrough in a Championship fixture.

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Blackburn stunned Middlesbrough with two goals in the space of six second-half minutes to earn a 2-1 victory at Ewood Park which continues their impressive start to the season.

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Blackburn Rovers overturned a deficit to claim victory over Middlesbrough, as reported by Sky Sports. The result extends a notable run of form for Blackburn against a Middlesbrough side that will be frustrated to have taken a lead without holding on. The match featured a comeback win for the home side, underlining their resilience in the Championship.

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Blackburn's ability to recover from going behind demonstrates a resilient side that refuses to concede matches early. For Middlesbrough, dropping points after taking the lead raises familiar questions about game management and defensive concentration. In the congested Championship, results like these shape the margins between the promotion push and mid-table drift.

Impact

Blackburn gain three points and momentum from a comeback win; Middlesbrough drop points and face questions about closing out matches.

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Blackburn hit back to sink Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers came from behind to beat Middlesbrough in a Championship fixture.

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Blackburn Rovers overturned a deficit to claim victory over Middlesbrough, as reported by Sky Sports. The result extends a notable run of form for Blackburn against a Middlesbrough side that will be frustrated to have taken a lead without holding on. The match featured a comeback win for the home side, underlining their resilience in the Championship.

Blackburn's ability to recover from going behind demonstrates a resilient side that refuses to concede matches early. For Middlesbrough, dropping points after taking the lead raises familiar questions about game management and defensive concentration. In the congested Championship, results like these shape the margins between the promotion push and mid-table drift.

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