On 5 February 2011, McCarthy scored twice in a 4-3 victory against Blackburn Rovers.

He scored in the 1928 final against Blackburn Rovers, but it was not enough to prevent a 3-1 loss.

He scored another hat-trick against Blackburn Rovers on 3 March.

The first of these goals, scored against Blackburn Rovers on 3 September 1892, was also the club's first ever league goal.

He scored a goal on his debut for City against Blackburn Rovers, smashing a shot from 18 yards past Paul Robinson in the third minute.

Healy also scored in the FA Cup against Blackburn Rovers.

He scored a hat-trick against Blackburn Rovers on 10 April 1993.

King scored his first goal for Wigan against Blackburn Rovers on 22 March.

The following week, he scored his third consecutive goal in three games, against Blackburn Rovers, to help Manchester City to a 3-1 win.

He scored a penalty in the 3-1 aggregate defeat against Blackburn Rovers in the semi-final.