Stoke City Battles Back to Earn Draw Against Blackburn

Blackburn midfielder Adam Forshaw scored his first goal since February 2025, giving his team a 1-1 draw against Stoke City. Forshaw's 21st-minute goal was his third in a decade and put Rovers ahead. However, Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sakyi equalized for Stoke in the 56th minute. Stoke finished the game with 10 men 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 occurrence, and it was a deserved lead for the visitors. Stoke responded well, with Sam Gallagher seeing a goal-bound effort cleared off the line by Eiran Cashin. The home side started the second half positively and were rewarded with their equalizer through Rak-Sakyi. The former Charlton striker almost doubled his tally but curled his shot wide. Stoke's Mark Robins discussed the fans' disappointment, stating that the team needs to remember where they are and that they cannot go from being a game away from relegation to promotion without Championship-ready players. Blackburn's Michael O'Neill expressed his satisfaction with the point, saying that every point is important and that his team will take the form and belief into the remaining four games.