Adam Forshaw netted his first goal since February 2025, giving Blackburn a 1-1 draw against 10-man Stoke City. Forshaw's 21st-minute strike, his third goal in a decade, put Rovers ahead, but Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sakyi equalized for Stoke in the 56th minute. Stoke finished the match a man down after Ash Phillips was sent off for a second bookable offense.
The draw keeps Blackburn four points above the relegation zone. Forshaw's goal was a rare highlight in his career, and it came after a well-crafted counterattack. Stoke responded well to going behind, with Sam Gallagher seeing a goal-bound effort cleared off the line. The home side's equalizer came after good work by Eric Bocat and Million Manhoef, with Rak-Sakyi bundling the ball home.
The match ended with Stoke pushing for a winner, but substitute Lamine Cisse missed a golden opportunity. Stoke manager Mark Robins acknowledged the fans' frustration but emphasized the need for patience, while Blackburn boss Michael O'Neill was pleased with the point, citing the difficulty of the fixture and the importance of every point in the survival battle.