Blackburn Rovers FC 1, Birmingham City FC 0

BIRMINGHAM, England (Interstat) — In a result that defied pregame projections, Blackburn Rovers opened its English Football League Championship season with a 1-0 victory over Birmingham City on Friday at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. A 69th-minute goal from substitute Todd Cantwell, set up by fellow substitute Adam Forshaw, proved the difference in a tightly contested match. The victory gave Blackburn a winning start to the league campaign, while the hosts were left to rue missed opportunities in front of a home crowd. The match unfolded in contrast to the statistical forecasts. Data firm Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a… Read more...