History of Blackburn Rovers F.C. at Wembley where they beat Leicester City 1–0 thanks to a Mike Newell penalty. Rovers made headlines in the summer of 1992 by paying an English record fee of £3.5million for the 22-year-old Southampton and England centre forward Alan Shearer. They remained in the title challenge for most of the season before finishing fourth in the final table. In 1993–94, they were Premiership runners-up to Manchester United. Rovers broke the English transfer fee record again a few weeks later when paying Norwich City £5million for 21-year-old striker Chris Sutton. Blackburn won the Premier League in 1994–95. Kenny Dalglish moved upstairs
Blackburn Rovers F.C. (2000–01) 20 (1965–66) 31 (2011–12) Walter Crook, 208 (1934–46) Ted Harper, 43, Division 1, 1925–26 Tommy Briggs, 7 v Bristol Rovers, Ewood Park, Division 2, 5 February 1955 8, 1963–64 13, Jack Southworth, 1887–1893 Ronnie Clayton, 56, 1949–1969 Derek Fazackerley, 38, 1969–1987 Harry Dennison, aged 16 yrs and 155 days against Bristol City, Division 1, 8 April 1911 Bob Crompton, 40 yrs and 150 days against Bradford, Division 1, 23 February 1920 24 games including 3 consecutive FA Cup wins, 1884–86. Still an FA Cup record "Reference for above facts" Blackburn Rovers F.C. Blackburn Rovers Football Club is a professional