New date set for Burnley's East Lancashire derby versus Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park

A new date has been set for the East Lancashire derby between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley at Ewood Park.
By Dan Black
Published 3rd Mar 2023, 11:48 BST
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The two rivals had been scheduled to meet on March 19th, ahead of the international break, but the fixture had to be rearranged after both sides progressed to the quarter-final stage of the Emirates FA Cup.

Rovers beat Leicester City 2-1 at the King Power Stadium while the Clarets overcame League One outfit Fleetwood Town courtesy of a last-minute winner from Connor Roberts.

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Jon Dahl Tomasson’s play-off hopefuls will now take on Sheffield United that weekend, with a place at Wembley on the line, while Vincent Kompany was handed a reunion with Manchester City at the Etihad.

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As a result the derby will now take place on Tuesday, April 25th, three games before the season concludes, with kick-off timed for 8pm, with the game selected for Sky Sports coverage.

Meanwhile, Burnley’s game at home to Sunderland will now go ahead on Friday, March 31st, with an 8 pm kick-off at Turf Moor.

The Good Friday clash against Middlesbrough at the Riverside will also begin at 8 pm, as will the Easter Monday fixture at home to Sheffield United.

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