# 2022–23 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season

The 2022–23 season is the 135th season in the existence of Blackburn Rovers Football Club and the club's fifth consecutive season in the Championship. In addition to the league, they also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

## Season summary
### Pre-season

On 5 May, Rovers confirmed their first pre-season friendly fixture, with the club to set play Scottish Premier League champions Celtic on 16 July at Celtic Park. A week later, on 12 May, Rovers confirmed the second game of their pre-season campaign, this time against EFL League Two side Hartlepool United, set to take place on 20 July at Victoria Park. Blackburn also confirmed fixtures against EFL League One opposition Accrington Stanley and Lincoln City, with both friendlies to take place away from home, with Rovers visiting Stanley's Crown Ground on 9 July and Lincoln's Sincil Bank Stadium on 23 July.

### May

On 1 May 2022, Rovers announced u23 striker Sam Burns had signed a new one-year contract.
On 11 May 2022, Rovers announced manager Tony Mowbray will be leaving the club.
On 20 May 2022, Rovers confirmed their retained list for the 2022–23 season. The club confirmed it had activated the additional-year clauses in the contracts of Ben Brereton Diaz, Dan Butterworth, Tyler Magloire and Jordan Eastham, with the players now under contract at the club until 30 June 2023. Meanwhile, the club confirmed it had opted against offering deals to retain Bradley Johnson, Jacob Davenport, Harry Chapman, Luke Brennan, Connor McBride, Sam Durrant and Joe Nolan, whilst scholars Joe Ferguson, Brandon Lonsdale and Evan Cunningham were not offered professional deals, with all of the players to leave Rovers upon the expiration of their contracts on 30 June. Blackburn also confirmed Joe Rothwell would be departing the club, with Rothwell confirming his intention to leave at the end of his contract.
On 24 May 2022, Rovers announced assistant manager Mark Venus will be leaving the club.
On 25 May 2022, Rovers announced the appointment of Mark Burton as the club's new Under-23s assistant coach.
On 26 May 2022, Rovers announced u23 midfielder Isaac Whitehall had signed a new one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.

### June

On 8 June 2022, Rovers announced the appointment of Gregg Broughton as Director of Football.
On 14 June 2022, Rovers announced the appointment of Jon Dahl Tomasson as our new Head Coach on a contract till June 2025. He will be joined by new assistant coach Remy Reynierse and performance director Ben Rosen.
On 15 June 2022, Rovers announced that Head of Academy coach Tony Carss would be leaving the club to take up a position at Aston Villa.
On 21 June 2022, Rovers Rovers announced u23 defender Patrick Gamble had signed his 1st professional a one-year deal until 2023 . Rovers also announced that Head of Recruitment John Park would be leaving the club. It was also announced by the club the same day that several additions to the Recruitment department had been made, with Tom Sutton (Oxford United F.C.) and Karl Newton (Stockport County) joining Anthony Bates at the club.
On 22 June 2022, Rovers announced u23 defender George Pratt had signed his 1st professional contract a two-year deal until 2024.
On 23 June 2022, Rovers announced u23 defender Jalil Saadi had signed a new contract a two-year deal until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months.
On 24 June 2022, Rovers announced u18 forward Harrison Wood had signed his 1st professional contract a two-year deal until 2024.
On 25 June 2022, Rovers announced u18 goalkeeper Felix Goddard had signed his 1st professional contract a two-year deal until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months.
On 29 June 2022, Rovers announced u18 midfielder Kristi Montgomery had signed his 1st professional contract a two-year deal until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months. Rovers also announced that Chris Renshaw has been promoted to assistant first team goalkeeping/transition coach making the step up from his role as Academy goalkeeping coach.
On 30 June 2022, Rovers announced u18 midfielder Charlie Weston had signed his 1st professional contract a two-year deal until 2024.

### July

On 14 July 2022, Rovers announced u18 defender Jay Haddow had signed his 1st professional contract a two-year deal until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months.
On 22 July 2022, Rovers announced the appointment of Gus Williams as the club’s new Head of Player Recruitment.

### September

On 2 September 2022, Rovers announced midfielder John Buckley had signed a new long term contract a five-year deal until 2027.
On 12 September 2022, Rovers announced midfielder Adam Wharton had signed a new long term contract a five-year deal until 2027.
On 20 September 2022, Rovers announced defender Ashley Phillips had signed his 1st professional contract a three-year deal until 2025.
On 27 September 2022, Rovers announced U23 defender Sam Barnes had signed a new one-year until 2023, with the option of a further 12 months.

### October

On 12 October 2022, Rovers announced the appointment of Jordan McCann as Head of Academy Coaching.
On 24 October 2022, Rovers announced forward Jack Vale had signed a new long term contract a three-year deal until 2025, with the option of a further 12 months.
On 25 October 2022, Rovers announced u21 defender Jake Batty had signed his 1st professional contract a three-year deal until 2025.

### November

On 17 November 2022, Rovers announced u18 midfielder James Edmundson had signed his 1st professional contract a three-year deal until 2025.
On 23 November 2022, Rovers announced the appointment of Adam Collins from Manchester City as Head of Performance Analysis, Also Luke Griffin recently arrived as Head of European Scouting.

### January

On 27 January 2023, Rovers announced u21 midfielder Harley O’Grady-Macken had signed his 1st professional contract a two-&-half-year deal until 2025.

### March

On 1 March 2023, Rovers announced they had been unsuccessful in their attempts to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien and Rochdale midfielder Ethan Brierley.
On 6 March 2023, Rovers announced Gus Williams will be leaving his role as Rovers’ Head of Player Recruitment to return to Wales.
On 21 March 2023, Rovers announced midfielder Jake Garrett had signed a new four-year deal until 2027.
On 22 March 2023, Rovers announced goalkeeper Jordan Eastham had signed a new two-year deal until 2025.
On 28 March 2023, Rovers announced goalkeeper Joe Hilton had signed a new two-year deal until 2025.
On 29 March 2023, Rovers announced defender Scott Wharton had signed a new four-year deal until 2027.
On 30 March 2023, Rovers announced defender Hayden Carter had signed a new four-year deal until 2027.

### April

On 17 April 2023, Rovers announced the appointment of Sean Kimberley as the club’s new Head of Player Recruitment.

### May

On 1 May 2023, Rovers announced Dominic Hyam had been voted Player of the Season he also was voted Players Player of the Season, Adam Wharton was voted Young Player of the Season, Joe Rankin-Costello won the most Man of the Match awards, Hayden Carter was voted Unsung Hero, Sammie Szmodics was voted best Newcomer of the Season & Harry Pickering's goal against Sheffield United was voted Goal of the Season.
On 8 May 2023, Rovers announced forward Ben Brereton Diaz will be leaving the club at the end of his contract on 30 June.
On 12 May 2023, Rovers announced goalkeeper Aynsley Pears had signed a new four-year deal until 2027.
On 16 May 2023, Rovers announced forward Danny Butterworth will be leaving the club at the end of his contract on 30 June.
On 17 May 2023, Rovers announced attacking midfielder Bradley Dack will be leaving the club at the end of his contract on 30 June.
On 18 May 2023, Rovers announced defender Daniel Ayala will be leaving the club at the end of his contract on 30 June.

## Backroom staff

Backroom staff last updated on 27 November 2022. List is representative of staff available on rovers.co.uk.
| Position | Staff |
| Director of Football | Gregg Broughton |
| Head Coach | Jon Dahl Tomasson |
| Assistant Head Coach | Remy Reynierse |
| First Team Coach | David Lowe |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Ben Benson |
| First Team Technical Coach & Head of Player Development | Damien Johnson |
| Performance Director | Ben Rosen |
| Consultant | Dr Chris Dalton |
| Head of Medical Services | Andrew Procter |
| Head of Performance Analysis | Adam Collins |
| Head of Recruitment | Sean Kimberley |
| Head of Academy | Stuart Jones |
| Head of Academy Coaching | Jordan McCann |
| Under-23s Lead Coach | Mike Sheron |
| Head of Education & Welfare | Neil Chadwick |
| Head of Academy Sports Science and Medical | Russ Wrigley |
| Head of Academy Recruitment | Michael Cribley |
| Under-18s Lead Coach | Ryan Kidd |
Source:

## Squad information

Players and squad numbers last updated on 8 May 2022. List is representative of players who have made an appearance for the first-team this season and of information available on Rovers.co.uk.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Name | Date of birth & age | Year joined | Contract expires | Joined from | Other |
| Goalkeepers ||||||||||
| 35 | GK | Jordan Eastham | (2001-09-08) 8 September 2001 (age 23) | 2018 | 2025 | Academy | |
| 34 | GK | Joe Hilton | (1999-10-11) 11 October 1999 (age 24) | 2019 | 2025 | Everton | |
| 1 | GK | Thomas Kaminski | (1992-10-23) 23 October 1992 (age 31) | 2020 | 2025 | Gent | |
| 13 | GK | Aynsley Pears | (1998-04-23) 23 April 1998 (age 26) | 2020 | 2027 | Middlesbrough | |
| Defenders ||||||||||
| 4 | DF | Daniel Ayala | (1990-11-07) 7 November 1990 (age 33) | 2020 | 2023 | Middlesbrough | |
| 32 | DF | Sam Barnes | (2001-03-10) 10 March 2001 (age 23) | 2012 | 2024 (+1) | Academy | Option for 12 month extension |
| 40 | DF | Jake Batty | (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 19) | 2021 | 2025 | Academy | |
| 2 | DF | Callum Brittain | (1998-03-12) 12 March 1998 (age 26) | 2022 | 2026 | Barnsley | |
| 17 | DF | Hayden Carter | (1999-12-17) 17 December 1999 (age 24) | 2014 | 2027 | Academy | |
| 5 | DF | Dominic Hyam | (1995-12-20) 20 December 1995 (age 28) | 2022 | 2025 | Coventry City | |
| 15 | DF | Clinton Mola | (2001-03-15) 15 March 2001 (age 23) | 2022 | 2023 | Stuttgart | On loan from Stuttgart |
| 3 | DF | Harry Pickering | (1998-12-29) 29 December 1998 (age 25) | 2021 | 2025 | Crewe Alexandra | |
| 33 | DF | Ashley Phillips | (2005-06-26) 26 June 2005 (age 19) | 2017 | 2025 | Academy | |
| 16 | DF | Scott Wharton | (1997-10-03) 3 October 1997 (age 27) | 2010 | 2027 | Academy | |
| Midfielders ||||||||||
| 21 | MF | John Buckley | (1999-10-13) 13 October 1999 (age 24) | 2006 | 2027 | Academy | |
| 23 | MF | Bradley Dack | (1993-12-31) 31 December 1993 (age 30) | 2017 | 2023 (+1) | Gillingham | Option for 12 month extension |
| 10 | MF | Tyrhys Dolan | (2001-12-28) 28 December 2001 (age 22) | 2020 | 2024 (+1) | Preston North End | Option for 12 month extension |
| 7 | MF | Tayo Edun | (1998-05-14) 14 May 1998 (age 26) | 2021 | 2024 (+1) | Lincoln City | Option for 12 month extension |
| 30 | MF | Jake Garrett | (2003-03-10) 10 March 2003 (age 21) | 2013 | 2027 | Academy | |
| 37 | MF | Jared Harlock | (2002-09-20) 20 September 2002 (age 22) | 2019 | 2023 | Academy | |
| 19 | MF | Ryan Hedges | (1995-07-08) 8 July 1995 (age 29) | 2022 | 2025 (+1) | Aberdeen | Option for 12 month extension |
| 6 | MF | Tyler Morton | (2002-10-31) 31 October 2002 (age 21) | 2022 | 2023 | Liverpool | On loan from Liverpool |
| 11 | MF | Joe Rankin-Costello | (1999-07-26) 26 July 1999 (age 25) | 2014 | 2024 | Academy | |
| 8 | MF | Sammie Szmodics | (1995-09-24) 24 September 1995 (age 29) | 2022 | 2025 (+1) | Peterborough United | Option for 12 month extension |
| 14 | MF | Sorba Thomas | (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 25) | 2023 | 2023 | Huddersfield Town | On loan from Huddersfield Town |
| 27 | MF | Lewis Travis | (1997-10-16) 16 October 1997 (age 26) | 2014 | 2026 | Academy | |
| 36 | MF | Adam Wharton | (2004-06-02) 2 June 2004 (age 20) | 2010 | 2027 | Academy | |
| Forwards ||||||||||
| 22 | FW | Ben Brereton Diaz | (1999-04-18) 18 April 1999 (age 25) | 2018 | 2023 | Nottingham Forest | |
| 9 | FW | Sam Gallagher | (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 29) | 2019 | 2024 (+1) | Southampton | Option for 12 month extension |
| 38 | FW | Harry Leonard | (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 21) | 2013 | 2025 | Academy | |
| 18 | FW | Dilan Markanday | (2001-08-20) 20 August 2001 (age 23) | 2022 | 2025 (+1) | Tottenham Hotspur | On loan at Aberdeen, Option for 12 month extension |
| 29 | FW | Jack Vale | (2001-03-03) 3 March 2001 (age 23) | 2017 | 2025 (+1) | Academy | Option for 12 month extension |

## Transfers
### In

| Date | Pos | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Other |
| 1 July 2022 | LW | Ethan Walker | Preston North End | Free Transfer | Signed for Blackburn Rovers U23's |
| 21 July 2022 | RB | Callum Brittain | Barnsley | Undisclosed | |
| 1 August 2022 | CAM | Sammie Szmodics | Peterborough United | Undisclosed | |
| 28 August 2022 | CB | Dominic Hyam | Coventry City | Undisclosed | |
* ↑ The transfer was announced on 30 May, and would become official on 1 July once his Preston North End contract expired

### Out

| Date | Pos | Player | Transferred to | Fee |
| 30 June 2022 | LM | Luke Brennan | (Wigan Athletic) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | RM | Harry Chapman | (Bradford City) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | CF | Evan Cunningham | (Atherton Collieries) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | CM | Jacob Davenport | (Lincoln City) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | CAM | Sam Durrant | (Sheffield Wednesday) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | RB | Joe Ferguson | (Matlock Town) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | CM | Bradley Johnson | (Milton Keynes Dons) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | CB | Darragh Lenihan | (Middlesbrough) | Rejected contract |
| 30 June 2022 | CF | Brandon Lonsdale | (Nelson) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | CAM | Connor McBride | (Raith Rovers) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | RB | Ryan Nyambe | (Wigan Athletic) | End of Contract (player & club failed to reach agreement) |
| 30 June 2022 | CM | Joe Nolan | (Chorley) | Released |
| 30 June 2022 | CM | Joe Rothwell | (Bournemouth) | Released |
| 1 July 2022 | GK | Antonis Stergiakis | Panetolikos | Free transfer |
| 28 July 2022 | CB | Tyler Magloire | Northampton Town | Undisclosed |
| 10 January 2023 | CB | Louie Annesley | Dundalk | Free Transfer |
    † Brackets around club names indicate the player joined that club after his Blackburn Rovers contract expired.
* ↑ The transfer was announced on 27 May, and would become official on 1 July once the transfer window opened

### Loans in

| Date | Pos | Player | Loaned from | On loan until | Other |
| 1 August 2022 | CM | Tyler Morton | Liverpool | End of Season | |
| 31 August 2022 | CF | George Hirst | Leicester City | End of Season (Recalled) | Includes option to buy |
| 1 September 2022 | CB | Clinton Mola | Stuttgart | End of Season | Includes option to buy |
| 25 January 2023 | RW | Sorba Thomas | Huddersfield Town | End of Season | |

### Loans out

| Date | Pos | Player | Loaned to | On loan until | Other |
| 2 July 2022 | GK | Felix Goddard | Bamber Bridge | 1 January 2023 | |
| 29 July 2022 | RB | James Brown | Stockport County | End of Season (Recalled) | |
| 29 July 2022 | GK | Jordan Eastham | Lancaster City | Youth Loan | |
| 1 September 2022 | CF | Daniel Butterworth | Port Vale | End of Season | |
| 22 November 2022 | CB | Louie Annesley | Barnet | One Month Loan | Includes option to buy |
| 17 January 2023 | RB | James Brown | Doncaster Rovers | End of Season | |
| 31 January 2023 | RW | Dilan Markanday | Aberdeen | End of Season | |
| 7 March 2023 | RB | Dan Pike | AFC Fylde | 2 months | |
| 9 March 2023 | GK | Felix Goddard | Bamber Bridge | End of Season | |

## Pre-season and friendlies

Rovers announced the first of their pre-season friendly matches with a visit to Scotland to face Celtic on 16 July. On their return to England they travel to Hartlepool United on 20 July. On 16 May, a match with Lincoln City was scheduled for 23 July. A day later a fourth fixture was announced, with a trip to Accrington Stanley scheduled for 9 July 2022. On 15 June, a friendly date with Dundee was confirmed. On 29 November, a friendly against Ajax was confirmed. On 30 November, a friendly against Hearts was confirmed.
Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures

## Competitions
### Overall record

| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record |
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
| Championship | August 2022 | May 2023 | Matchday 1 | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 52 | 54 | −2 | 043.48 |
| FA Cup | 8 January 2023 | 19 March 2023 | Third round | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 060.00 |
| EFL Cup | 10 August 2022 | 20 December 2022 | First round | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 050.00 |
| Total | Total | Total | Total | 55 | 25 | 11 | 19 | 69 | 67 | +2 | 045.45 |
Last updated: 1 May 2023 Source: [ Soccerway]

### Championship
#### League table

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 84 | 56 | +28 | 75 | Qualification for Championship play-offs |
| 5 | Coventry City | 46 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 58 | 46 | +12 | 70 | Qualification for Championship play-offs |
| 6 | Sunderland | 46 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 68 | 55 | +13 | 69 | Qualification for Championship play-offs |
| 7 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 52 | 54 | −2 | 69 | |
| 8 | Millwall | 46 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 57 | 50 | +7 | 68 | |
| 9 | West Bromwich Albion | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 59 | 53 | +6 | 66 | |
| 10 | Swansea City | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 68 | 64 | +4 | 66 | |

#### Results summary

| Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Home | Home | Home | Home | Home | Home | Away | Away | Away | Away | Away | Away |
Last updated: 1 May 2023. Source: [ Soccerway]

#### Results by round

| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| Ground | H | A | H | A | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | H | A |
| Result | W | W | W | L | L | L | W | L | W | L | W | L | W | L | W | W | W | W | L | W | L | L | W | L | L | W | L | D | D | D | D | W | W | W | W | L | W | L | L | D | D | D | D | L | D | W |
| Position | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |

#### Matches

Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures
On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.

### FA Cup

Rovers entered the FA Cup at the third round stage and were drawn away to Norwich City. They were drawn at home to either Forest Green Rovers or Birmingham City in the fourth round.
Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures

### EFL Cup

Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures
Blackburn Rovers were drawn at home to Hartlepool United in the first round, away to Bradford City in the second round and away to West Ham United in the third round. A fourth round home tie against Nottingham Forest was next in the EFL Cup.

## Squad statistics
### Appearances and goals

    As of 8 May 2023
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Total | Championship | Championship | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup |
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| 1 | GK | BEL | Thomas Kaminski | 29 | 0 | 28+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 13 | GK | ENG | Aynsley Pears | 26 | 0 | 18+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 |
| 34 | GK | ENG | Joe Hilton | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 35 | GK | ENG | Jordan Eastham | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Callum Brittain | 29 | 0 | 15+12 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Harry Pickering | 46 | 1 | 39+1 | 1 | 5+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | ESP | Daniel Ayala | 26 | 1 | 23+2 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | SCO | Dominic Hyam (VC) | 42 | 1 | 36+1 | 1 | 3+0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 |
| 15 | DF | ENG | Clinton Mola (on loan from Stuttgart) | 6 | 0 | 1+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 16 | DF | ENG | Scott Wharton | 28 | 3 | 17+5 | 1 | 3+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 2 |
| 17 | DF | ENG | Hayden Carter | 36 | 1 | 24+6 | 1 | 4+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 32 | DF | ENG | Sam Barnes | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 33 | DF | ENG | Ashley Phillips | 14 | 0 | 5+3 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 40 | DF | ENG | Jake Batty | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Tyler Morton (on loan from Liverpool) | 46 | 0 | 30+10 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Tayo Edun | 13 | 0 | 1+7 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | IRL | Sammie Szmodics | 41 | 7 | 27+7 | 5 | 2+2 | 2 | 1+2 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | ENG | Tyrhys Dolan | 48 | 6 | 21+19 | 4 | 2+2 | 1 | 3+1 | 1 |
| 11 | MF | ENG | Joe Rankin-Costello | 32 | 3 | 24+0 | 2 | 4+1 | 1 | 3+0 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | WAL | Sorba Thomas (on loan from Huddersfield Town) | 17 | 0 | 11+6 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 19 | MF | WAL | Ryan Hedges | 48 | 4 | 27+16 | 4 | 3+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 21 | MF | ENG | John Buckley | 28 | 0 | 17+4 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 1+3 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | ENG | Bradley Dack | 33 | 7 | 13+14 | 4 | 3+0 | 1 | 3+0 | 2 |
| 27 | MF | ENG | Lewis Travis (C) | 48 | 2 | 39+3 | 2 | 4+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |
| 30 | MF | ENG | Jake Garrett | 13 | 0 | 4+4 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 36 | MF | ENG | Adam Wharton | 22 | 2 | 12+6 | 2 | 0+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 |
| 37 | MF | ENG | Jared Harlock | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Sam Gallagher | 39 | 8 | 27+7 | 8 | 3+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 22 | FW | CHI | Ben Brereton Díaz | 50 | 16 | 39+4 | 14 | 4+0 | 1 | 0+3 | 1 |
| 29 | FW | WAL | Jack Vale | 22 | 2 | 6+9 | 0 | 2+2 | 1 | 3+0 | 1 |
| 38 | FW | ENG | Harry Leonard | 4 | 0 | 0+4 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| Players out on loan: ||||||||||||
| | FW | ENG | Daniel Butterworth (on loan at Port Vale) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| | DF | IRL | James Brown (on loan at Doncaster Rovers) | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 |
| 18 | FW | ENG | Dilan Markanday (on loan at Aberdeen) | 6 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 2 |
| Players that played for Blackburn Rovers this season that have left the club: ||||||||||||
| 14 | FW | ENG | George Hirst (on loan from Leicester City) | 11 | 0 | 2+7 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 39 | DF | GIB | Louie Annesley | 1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 |

### Goalscorers

    As of 8 May 2023
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Name | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Total |
| 1 | 22 | FW | Ben Brereton Díaz | 14 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 9 | FW | Sam Gallagher | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | 8 | MF | Sammie Szmodics | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| = | 23 | MF | Bradley Dack | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | 10 | MF | Tyrhys Dolan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | 19 | MF | Ryan Hedges | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | 11 | MF | Joe Rankin-Costello | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| = | 16 | DF | Scott Wharton | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | 18 | FW | Dilan Markanday | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| = | 27 | MF | Lewis Travis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| = | 29 | FW | Jack Vale | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| = | 36 | MF | Adam Wharton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | 3 | DF | Harry Pickering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| = | 4 | DF | Daniel Ayala | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| = | 6 | DF | Dominic Hyam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| = | 17 | DF | Hayden Carter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| — | — | — | Own goal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | Total | Total | Total | 52 | 8 | 9 | 69 |