Half-Time Report: Jordan Rhodes hands Blackburn Rovers one-goal lead

Blackburn Rovers lead rivals Burnley 1-0 at the interval of their Championship clash at Ewood Park.

Jordan Rhodes had the first half-chance after just four minutes when the Blackburn forward angled a clever header towards goal, but Tom Heaton was across to make the save.

Burnley had the ball in the back of the net four minutes later through Sam Vokes, but the offside flag had been raised.

Scott Arfield was next to come close for Burnley after 15 minutes, but his angled header just moved high of the crossbar following smart work from David Jones.

Rhodes had another half-chance on 21 minutes after finding some space on the edge of the box, but his effort flashed wide of the post.

Rhodes did not have to wait long to make amends, however, as he turned inside the box before striking one into the bottom corner three minutes later.

Danny Ings had Burnley's best chance five minutes before the interval after breaking into the Blackburn box, but Paul Robinson was on hand to make a smart save at his near post.

The home side almost had their second after 44 minutes when Jason Lowe turned towards goal inside a crowded box, but Ben Mee was across to clear off the line.