Blackburn stopped Leeds returning to the top of the Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Ewood Park. Todd Cantwell’s first-half penalty, converted after Ao Tanaka had felled Tyrhys Dolan in the area, proved enough for in-form Rovers to post a third win on the spin.

A statement issued by Leeds read; “Leeds United travel to face Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday 30th November, 2024. “The Championship clash has now been moved to an earlier kick-off time of 1:30pm, after a request and intervention from Lancashire Police.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United at Ewood Park on Saturday; Todd Cantwells first-half penalty seals victory for John Eustaces side.

Todd Cantwell’s first-half penalty clinched Blackburn Rovers a 1-0 victory over Leeds at Ewood Park as Daniel Farke’s side missed out on the chance to return to the top of the Championship.

All the goals, interviews and reaction as Leeds suffer defeat at Blackburn.

Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Leeds United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.