Brighton extended their unbeaten run in the Championship to 15 games, though Chris Hughton admits Newcastle remain the team to catch.

Blackburn have a doubt over defender Charlie Mulgrew as they bid to bounce back from Saturday's defeat at Preston against Brighton at Ewood Park on Tuesday.

Blackburn fought back to draw 1-1 with Huddersfield in the Sky Bet Championship and extend their unbeaten home run to five games.

Newcastle missed out on the chance to make history as they suffered a shock defeat to Blackburn and had their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship cut to two points by Brighton.

A number of Championship clubs are tracking highly-rated Wrexham defender Curtis Tilt, sources have told TEAMtalk.com.

Preston's stunning extra time win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium was a headline story on a busy night of EFL Cup action.

Struggling Blackburn have boosted their goalscoring options by making a late deadline day swoop for Swansea striker Marvin Emnes.

The Football League season is already shaping up to be another year of excitement. We take a look at some of the key stories this weekend.

Newcastle are close to signing Blackburn defender Grant Hanley for a reported fee of £5.5million.

Owen Coyle understands the opposition to him taking over at Blackburn but the new Rovers boss insists some fans can never be satisfied.

Blackburn have appointed Owen Coyle as their new boss on a two-year deal.

Blackburn are reported to have requested permission from Man Utd to speak to their U21 coach Warren Joyce about their managerial vacancy.

Blackburn boss Paul Lambert has announced that he will leave his position at the end of the season.

Slaven Bilic likened Dimitri Payet to Real Madrid's Luka Modric after the Frenchman inspired West Ham to a 5-1 FA Cup win at Blackburn.

Dimitri Payet yet again showed his class with two goals as West Ham thumped Blackburn 5-1 in the FA Cup fifth round.

West Ham are unbeaten in 11 games against Blackburn Rovers going into Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Ewood Park.

We take a look at some of football's bizarre protests - with Blackburn's chicken, Man United's green and gold at a pig's head all featured.

Former Bolton and USA midfielder Stuart Holden has announced his retirement from football following a long battle with injury.

Sunderland midfielder Jordi Gomez has joined Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

Middlesbrough have announced the signing of Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes from Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

Middlesbrough's move for Blackburn Rovers star Jordan Rhodes is off after they decided not to pursue the deal for the prolific striker.

Middlesbrough are on the verge of signing Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes, sources have told TEAMtalk.com

Derby County are poised to sign Blackburn Rovers defender Marcus Olsson, sources have told TEAMtalk.com.

Danny Graham has spoken of his delight to join Blackburn Rovers on loan from Sunderland until the end of the season.

Aiden McGeady is reported to be reluctant to join Leeds, Sheffield Wednesday or Blackburn Rovers as he holds out for a Premier League move.

Blackburn have signed winger Elliott Bennett from Norwich for an undisclosed fee, and on a deal until June 2018.

Blackburn Rovers are now compliant with the Football League's Financial Fair Play regulations and will have their transfer embargo lifted.

Blackburn Rovers are set to resist all offers for Jordan Rhodes when the transfer window reopens, sources have told TEAMtalk.com.

Blackburn Rovers have rejected a bid from Derby County to sign defender Marcus Olsson, sources have told TEAMtalk.com.