At Ewood Park, a gripping Championship match between Blackburn and Ipswich was cut short in the 80th minute as heavy rain poured down, leading to the abandonment of the game even as Blackburn held a 1-0 lead. Football Insider exclusively received insights from former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett on what awaits both sets of fans in the aftermath of this significant Championship clash being called off prematurely.
Rumors swirled regarding Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna’s presence at West Ham, adding to the mounting pressure on Graham Potter. Fans were informed to keep hold of their tickets in anticipation of a rescheduled match, likely to be played later on. Blackburn’s disappointment upon the abandonment was compounded by the fact that they were in the lead and had suffered a player’s red card during the game.
The red card received by Jacob Greaves will remain valid for the replayed match, leaving Blackburn feeling frustrated about the missed opportunity to secure three points. Hackett, while understanding the referee’s decision to call off the game due to adverse weather conditions, was especially empathetic towards the Ipswich fans who faced a disrupted journey. All eyes are now on the EFL as they work towards rescheduling the highly-anticipated Blackburn versus Ipswich clash.
