Match Preview: London City Lionesses V Blackburn Rovers

✍️Lydia Tucker

Blackburn Rovers travel to Hayes Lane for a 14:00 kick off against second place team London City Lionesses for the FA Women’s Championship; Matchday 17.

📸via London City Lionesses on Instagram 

Last time in this fixture:

In September 2024, London City Lionesses visited Ewood Park and came away with a 2 - 1 win over Blackburn Rovers, taking an early two goal lead with goals from Lucy Fitzgerald and Chantelle Boyle-Hlorkah.

In the past, London City have most commonly come out as the victorious side however in this fixture last season, Blackburn Rovers came out with a well deserved win due to a 41st minute strike from Lucy Shepard - who now plays for Dallas Trinity FC.

How have the two sides kicked off their season?

London City currently sit second in the Women’s Championship having played 14 games they have won nine, drawn two and lost three.

However on the other hand, Blackburn Rovers currently sit 9th in the league having won two, drawn one and lost ten after playing 13 fixtures.

Overview:

Overall both teams have had quite different starts to the season which could be highlighted in Sundays game. Both teams will be going into the game eager for 3 points, with Rovers wanting to secure their safety in the league and London City wanting these 3 points to help them close in on a promotion battle. London City are three points behind leaders Birmingham with a game in hand so a win would be crucial for them. This will be a very interesting fixture and available to watch on Barclays Women’s Championship YouTube channel.