THE first East Lancashire derby of the 2015-16 Championship season between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley at Ewood Park on Saturday, October 24 will now kick-off at the earlier time of 12.30pm.

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Rovers' home clashes with Leeds United on Saturday, March 12 and newly promoted Preston North End on Saturday, April 2 have also been brought forward to 12.30pm kick-offs on police advice.