The former glory of Blackburn is long gone. Last season, the Rovers finished only 19th in the Championship standings, just three points clear of the relegation zone. In the final five rounds of last season, Blackburn secured two wins and suffered two losses, but that was enough to stay in the Championship.
After a disappointing last season, the team parted ways with Danish manager Jon Dahl Tomasson and appointed John Eustace as the new head coach. Under his guidance, the Rovers undertook serious preparations during the off-season. Blackburn lost only two out of eight friendly matches, both against the same opponent, Nürnberg. They managed to defeat Accrington, Tranmere Rovers twice, and Stockport County.
The Rams had an excellent last season, deservedly finishing second in the League One standings. They were five points behind the leader, Portsmouth. Derby County looked very strong in the final rounds of last season, securing three consecutive wins in the last three rounds.
In preparation for the start of the Championship, the Rams played a number of friendly matches during the off-season. It must be admitted that the results for Derby County were not particularly impressive. They managed to defeat Matlock (3-0), Stockport County (1-0), and Valladolid (2-1). However, they lost four matches during this period.
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