Blackburn Rovers have been relegated from the English Premier League with a match to spare after a 1-0 defeat at home to Wigan.

In a match they had to win to prolong their 11-year stay in the top flight, Blackburn were unable to find a way through Wigan’s defence on Monday.

Blackburn joined bottom of the table Wolves in being demoted, leaving Bolton, QPR and Aston Villa in a battle to avoid the third and final relegation place on Sunday’s final day of the season.