Foul by Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt missed. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan replaces Dilan Markanday.

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Scott Wharton replaces Hayden Carter because of an injury.

Substitution, Chelsea. Levi Colwill replaces Benoît Badiashile.

Substitution, Chelsea. Malo Gusto replaces Reece James.

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Delay in match because of an injury Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers).

Goal! Chelsea 2, Blackburn Rovers 0. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Cole Palmer.

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Leopold Wahlstedt.

Attempt saved. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Conor Gallagher.

Attempt saved. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marc Cucurella.

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by James Hill.

Attempt missed. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lesley Ugochukwu.

Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Hayden Carter (Blackburn Rovers).

Attempt missed. Harry Leonard (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by James Hill.

Attempt missed. Reece James (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Enzo Fernández.

Second Half begins Chelsea 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.

First Half ends, Chelsea 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.