Main Rivals
- In an extensive census on FootballFanCensus.com in December 2003, the surveyed fans placed Burnley as a rival of Blackburn Rovers. When the two teams play each other, it is known as the East Lancashire Derby. This derby dates back to the 19th century. The two clubs are 8 miles (13 km) apart and on some occasions violence has broken out.
- Blackburn also have a long term rivalry with near neighbours Bolton Wanderers
- Other nearby Manchester clubs including Bury and Rochdale are not considered as rivals as they have never played in the same division.
- Manchester United is another team located close by to Blackburn Rovers and so are considered a rival by the fans. The rivalry was fiercest in the mid-90s when Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United fought closely for the Premier League title
- The local rivalry between Blackburn and Preston North End goes back over one hundred years. In 1888 Preston refused to play a match against Blackburn due to their reception by the Blackburn fans
Read more about this topic: Blackburn Rovers F.C.
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