2000–01 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season

Rovers returned to the top flight of English football, thanks to a second-place finish in Division One which came two seasons after relegation.

Rovers looked intent on returning to the top flight in style fulfilling the wishes of late owner Jack Walker who died shortly after the season began.

Striker Matt Jansen, signed during the relegation campaign, was the club's top scorer with 23 Division One goals.

Blackburn Rovers' score comes first[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Souness signing autographs outside Loftus Road following Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers on 7 April 2001.
Friedel posing for picture outside Loftus Road following Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers on 7 April 2001.