Blackburn Rovers have loaned midfielder Axel Henriksson to Danish club Randers and secured a hard-fought draw away to Lincoln City. The Lancashire Telegraph reported the loan exit this week, while Sky Sports covered the 0-0 stalemate where Tom Atcheson was sent off. Tony Mowbray's side currently sit 12th in the Championship with five points from four games, scoring and conceding five goals.
Where does Axel Henriksson go next?
Axel Henriksson has joined Danish Superliga side Randers on a season-long loan, as confirmed by the Lancashire Telegraph. The 24-year-old, who arrived from Swedish club GAIS last summer, struggled to establish himself at Ewood Park. He made 20 appearances across all competitions last season but ended the campaign sidelined after knee surgery. The deal includes an option for Randers to make the move permanent next summer.
Henriksson was used in several different positions but failed to convince manager Tony Mowbray during pre-season. His last competitive game for Rovers was in January before his injury. The move is part of a broader squad streamlining, following the sales of Igor Tyjon and the expected departure of Sidnei Tavares. You can view the updated squad following these changes.
How did Rovers fare with 10 men at Lincoln?
Blackburn Rovers showed resilience to earn a point away at Lincoln City despite playing the final 21 minutes with ten men. According to Sky Sports Football's match report, Tom Atcheson received a second yellow card for a foul on Rob Street, leaving his teammates to dig deep. The visitors had the better chances in the second half, with Andri Gudjohnsen seeing a rebound goal ruled out for offside.
Goalkeeper Aynsley Pears made a brilliant stop to deny Dom Jefferies from a corner scramble. Lincoln's Chris Cohen admitted his side were frustrated, stating they felt they would win the game more often than not. Mowbray said he was "frustrated, but also relieved" with how his team navigated the closing stages. The result leaves Rovers still searching for their first away win this season.
What are the stats ahead of the QPR fixture?
Blackburn Rovers host Queens Park Rangers this weekend looking to record consecutive Championship wins for only the second time since last December. Statistics compiled by Yahoo Sports highlight a remarkable trend: none of the last 17 league meetings between the two sides have ended in a draw. Rovers have won 11 of those encounters, with QPR taking six victories.
QPR are aiming to remain unbeaten across their opening three league games for just the second time in a decade. Tony Mowbray has a strong personal record against them, with 11 wins and five losses from 16 league meetings since an initial draw in 2006. A victory would help close the five-point gap to early leaders Swansea City. Check the latest standings to see how the table shapes up.
Rovers' next challenge is a short trip to face Preston North End, who are currently 24th, on September 5th. The full run of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
