Last weekend’s deluge in Lancashire brought Blackburn Rovers’ long-awaited first home win of the season to a halt, with torrential rain forcing referee Steve Martin to abandon their clash with Ipswich Town just ten minutes from time.

At the point of suspension, Rovers were 1-0 up through a Todd Cantwell penalty, and Ipswich had been reduced to ten men. While Cantwell and many Rovers fans believe the result should stand, the expectation is that the EFL will opt for a full replay — an outcome that will frustrate manager Valerien Ismael.

For now, though, his focus shifts to this weekend’s trip to Charlton Athletic, where both he and travelling supporters will be relieved to hear that the weather forecast looks far more favourable.

Weather outlook for Charlton vs Blackburn

According to the Met Office, Saturday in Greenwich should bring mild and dry conditions. Temperatures are set to hover around 16–17°C between 3pm and 5pm, the same window as the match. There is a 20–30% chance of light showers, but no risk of the kind of downpour that turned Ewood Park into a swimming pool last week.

So, barring any freak change in conditions, Rovers fans can expect football without weather-induced drama this time.

Weather outlook for Ipswich vs Portsmouth

Over in Suffolk, Ipswich Town will host Portsmouth at Portman Road. Having escaped last weekend with a reprieve, Kieran McKenna’s men will be keen to avoid any further interruptions.

The forecast suggests a far smoother afternoon: sunny skies, temperatures again at 16–17°C, and only a 10% chance of rain.

That means Ipswich could enjoy a double dose of good fortune this week — a likely replay decision from the EFL and ideal weather for their return to action.