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 10-man Stoke City. Forshaw's goal, his third in a decade, came in the 21st minute and put Rovers ahead. However, Stoke City equalized in the 56th minute with a goal from Crystal Palace loanee Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. The home team finished the game with 10 men after Ash Phillips was dismissed for a second bookable offense. Stoke City manager Mark Robins expressed his disappointment with the fans' disgruntlement, stating that the team is still in the process of rebuilding. Meanwhile, Blackburn manager Michael O'Neill was satisfied with the point earned, considering it a difficult away game. The draw leaves Blackburn four points above the relegation zone, with four games remaining in the season.