BBC · Jan 1, 2017
Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United
Jason Lowe served a two-match suspension for collecting 10 yellow cards this seasonBBC coverage
Blackburn's Jason Lowe returns from a two-match ban, but boss Owen Coyle has a long list of injury concerns ahead of Newcastle's visit.
Ben Marshall, Danny Guthrie and Corry Evans join Elliott Ward, Adam Henley and Tommie Hoban on the sideline.
Rafael Benitez's biggest issue at Newcastle is the likely absence of Mohamed Diame, Chancel Mbemba and Christian Atsu as they prepare for the African Cup of Nations.
Jonjo Shelvey remains suspended.