McCarthy (61) P
Roberts (66)
Roberts (86)
Full-Time: BLACKBURN 3-0 NEWCASTLE. Rovers take maximum points courtesy of a Roberts brace and a McCarthy penalty, all in the second half.
Joey Barton is booked after disputing a decision with Rob Styles.
BLACKBURN 3-0 NEWCASTLE. Jason ROBERTS taps home Morten Gamst Pedersen's pull back to grab his second of the game.
Goalscorer Roberts is shown a yellow card.
Newcastle are reduced to 10 men as Nicky Butt is sent off for a second yellow card.
Vince Grella is booked for a foul on Michael Owen.
Joe Kinnear makes another change, Jonas Gutierrez replacing Damien Duff.
After 15 minutes of frantic action the games has quietened down.
Nicky Butt is the second Newcastle player to go in the referee's book.
Joey Barton replaces Charles N'Zogbia for the Magpues.
Benni McCarthy is replaced by Roque Santa Cruz.
David Dunn's driven effort flies over Shay Given's goal.
It's all Rovers now. Newcastle need to regroup.
BLACKBURN 2-0 NEWCASTLE. Jason ROBERTS fires home with a first-time shot from Morten Gamst Pedersen's knock-down.
Rovers have a spring in their step after McCarthy's goal.
BLACKBURN 1-0 NEWCASTLE. Benni MCCARTHY makes no mistake shooting low into the back of the net.
David Edgar goes into the referee's notebook.
Rob Styles points to the spot for a David Edgar challenge on Benni McCarthy. The Newcastle fans protest at the decision.
Vince Grella replaces Kerimoglu Tugay for Rovers.
Jose Sanchez Enrique's cross-cum-shot goes close for the Magpies.
Shay Given comes to Newcastle's rescue, pushing Benni McCarthy's curling free kick onto the post.
Charles N'Zogbia shoots over the crossbar as Newcastle attack again.
Newcastle continue to provide the attacking threat as Charles N'Zogbia pushes forward, although his cross is too strong.
The second half gets underway. Will the second half produce a goal?
HALF-TIME: BLACKBURN 0-0 NEWCASTLE. It's honours even at the break in a half where Newcastle enjoyed the best chances.
Chris Samba is replaced by David Dunn.
Christopher Samba is receiving treatment for a head knock.
Newcastle are turning up the heat again as the half draws to an end.
Andy Carroll enjoys another chance for the visitors, but his shot is high of the target.
Damien Duff plays the ball through to Nicky Butt but the midfielder fires over the crossbar.
Christopher Samba's flicked header is inches wide of the upright as Rovers enjoy a rare chance.
Ryan Nelsen is having treatment for a cut above his eye.
Andre Ooijer blasts an effort over Shay Given's goal.
After a bright start from Newcastle genuine chances have dried up in this game.
Morten Gamst Pedersen looks to put striker Jason Roberts in but Newscatle are again alert to the danger and clear.
looks to get on the end of a free kick but Newcastle clear the danger.
Benni McCarthy misjudges his run and is called offside, although he does test Shay Given.
The game has just got a bit scrappy with passes going astray.
Newcastle are continuing to press. Joe Kinnear will be hoping they can turn this pressure into goals.
Michael Owen's mis-hit shot rolls harmlessly wide of the target.
Brett Emerton tries his luck from distance but his driven effort is high of the target.
Paul Robinson collects comfortably from Charles N'Zogbia's free kick.
Andy Carroll's header is cleared off the line by Keith Andrews as Newcastle go close again.
Newcastle are looking to take this game to the home side.
Jason Roberts gets a yard on his man but is waved offside.
Andy Carroll gets up well but his header frim Duff's cross is straight into the arms of Paul Robinson.
Newscastle go long but Paul Robinson is alert to the situation and beats an onrushing Andy Carroll to the ball.
Rovers clear from a dangerous looking Damien Duff free kick.
It's a frenetic start to this game from both sides.
Rob Styles gets what is set to be a cracking clash underway.
Joey Barton is on the bench for Newcastle after two months out with a knee injury.
Steven Taylor has passed a fitness test on a calf problem and is named among the Newcastle substitutes.
Andy Carroll has shaken off a hamstring injury to start for Newcastle.
Roque Santa Cruz and David Dunn return to the Rovers squad but have to be satisfied with a place on the bench.
Blackburn Rovers
Newcastle United
Full time
Full-Time: BLACKBURN 3-0 NEWCASTLE. Rovers take maximum points courtesy of a Roberts brace and a McCarthy penalty, all in the second half.
Yellow Card
Joey Barton is booked after disputing a decision with Rob Styles.
Goal
BLACKBURN 3-0 NEWCASTLE. Jason ROBERTS taps home Morten Gamst Pedersen's pull back to grab his second of the game.
Yellow Card
Goalscorer Roberts is shown a yellow card.
Red Card
Newcastle are reduced to 10 men as Nicky Butt is sent off for a second yellow card.
Yellow Card
Vince Grella is booked for a foul on Michael Owen.
Substitution
Joe Kinnear makes another change, Jonas Gutierrez replacing Damien Duff.
After 15 minutes of frantic action the games has quietened down.
Yellow Card
Nicky Butt is the second Newcastle player to go in the referee's book.
Substitution
Joey Barton replaces Charles N'Zogbia for the Magpues.
Substitution
Benni McCarthy is replaced by Roque Santa Cruz.
David Dunn's driven effort flies over Shay Given's goal.
It's all Rovers now. Newcastle need to regroup.
Goal
BLACKBURN 2-0 NEWCASTLE. Jason ROBERTS fires home with a first-time shot from Morten Gamst Pedersen's knock-down.
Rovers have a spring in their step after McCarthy's goal.
Goal
BLACKBURN 1-0 NEWCASTLE. Benni MCCARTHY makes no mistake shooting low into the back of the net.
Yellow Card
David Edgar goes into the referee's notebook.
Rob Styles points to the spot for a David Edgar challenge on Benni McCarthy. The Newcastle fans protest at the decision.
Substitution
Vince Grella replaces Kerimoglu Tugay for Rovers.
Jose Sanchez Enrique's cross-cum-shot goes close for the Magpies.
Shay Given comes to Newcastle's rescue, pushing Benni McCarthy's curling free kick onto the post.
Charles N'Zogbia shoots over the crossbar as Newcastle attack again.
Newcastle continue to provide the attacking threat as Charles N'Zogbia pushes forward, although his cross is too strong.
Half time
The second half gets underway. Will the second half produce a goal?
Half time
HALF-TIME: BLACKBURN 0-0 NEWCASTLE. It's honours even at the break in a half where Newcastle enjoyed the best chances.
Substitution
Chris Samba is replaced by David Dunn.
Christopher Samba is receiving treatment for a head knock.
Newcastle are turning up the heat again as the half draws to an end.
Andy Carroll enjoys another chance for the visitors, but his shot is high of the target.
Damien Duff plays the ball through to Nicky Butt but the midfielder fires over the crossbar.
Christopher Samba's flicked header is inches wide of the upright as Rovers enjoy a rare chance.
Ryan Nelsen is having treatment for a cut above his eye.
Andre Ooijer blasts an effort over Shay Given's goal.
After a bright start from Newcastle genuine chances have dried up in this game.
Morten Gamst Pedersen looks to put striker Jason Roberts in but Newscatle are again alert to the danger and clear.
looks to get on the end of a free kick but Newcastle clear the danger.
Benni McCarthy misjudges his run and is called offside, although he does test Shay Given.
The game has just got a bit scrappy with passes going astray.
Newcastle are continuing to press. Joe Kinnear will be hoping they can turn this pressure into goals.
Michael Owen's mis-hit shot rolls harmlessly wide of the target.
Brett Emerton tries his luck from distance but his driven effort is high of the target.
Paul Robinson collects comfortably from Charles N'Zogbia's free kick.
Andy Carroll's header is cleared off the line by Keith Andrews as Newcastle go close again.
Newcastle are looking to take this game to the home side.
Jason Roberts gets a yard on his man but is waved offside.
Andy Carroll gets up well but his header frim Duff's cross is straight into the arms of Paul Robinson.
Newscastle go long but Paul Robinson is alert to the situation and beats an onrushing Andy Carroll to the ball.
Rovers clear from a dangerous looking Damien Duff free kick.
It's a frenetic start to this game from both sides.
Kickoff
Rob Styles gets what is set to be a cracking clash underway.
Awaiting Kickoff
Joey Barton is on the bench for Newcastle after two months out with a knee injury.
Awaiting Kickoff
Steven Taylor has passed a fitness test on a calf problem and is named among the Newcastle substitutes.
Awaiting Kickoff
Andy Carroll has shaken off a hamstring injury to start for Newcastle.
Awaiting Kickoff
Roque Santa Cruz and David Dunn return to the Rovers squad but have to be satisfied with a place on the bench.