Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.
Aynsley Pears – 6.5
Didn't have much to do but made some important claims to relieve pressure and kept his focus to save Darling's header near the end.
Joe Rankin-Costello – 7
A positive display from the versatile wideman on his first start in the right-back role in quite some time.
Hayden Carter – 7
Continued his impressive start to the campaign as Rovers dealt with a number of crosses and set-plays into the box.
Dom Hyam – 7
Made some important clearances as Rovers dug in and showed their inner steel in the final stages.
Owen Beck – 7.5
Another encouraging display from the Liverpool loanee following his return from suspension, showing that he can impact the game at both ends of the pitch.
Sondre Tronstad – 7
Carried out some important defensive work to protect the backline, which sometimes goes under the radar.
Lewis Travis – 7
Provided bags of energy in the middle of the pitch as always and was part of some good play in the first half.
Ryan Hedges – 7
Looked lively throughout the contest and very nearly got on the scoresheet from Dolan’s cut back before the opener.
Tyrhys Dolan – 7.5
Started with real intensity and took his goal well to get Rovers in front. His intent set the tone during the opening stages.
Todd Cantwell – 7.5
Another promising performance from the summer signing, who dazzled the Ewood Park faithful with his tricky feet at times.
Makhtar Gueye – 6.5
Held up the ball effectively to help Rovers get up the pitch and put in a good shift before making way.
Subs
Yuki Ohashi (for Gueye 60’), Callum Brittain (for Hedges 72’), Andi Weimann (for Dolan 72’), Lewis Baker (for Cantwell 93’)
Unused: Toth, Batth, Pickering, Buckley, Sigurdsson
Referee: David Webb
Attendance: 13,550 (466)
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