PLAYER RATINGS: Blackburn Rovers 0 Ipswich Town 0

Would have expected to make the series of saves he did but his stop from Adam Webster in the first half was out of the top drawer.

Ben Marshall 6

The one Rovers player who looked like making things happen, instigating their sole move of quality and going close with another effort.

Tommie Hoban 7

Made 17 clearances – 10 more than any other player on the pitch – as the Tractor Boys threw ball after ball into the box.

Gordon Greer 7

One of Rovers’ better players before being forced off at half-time. His replacement, Darragh Lenihan, did well enough.

Derrick Williams 7

Along with Hoban, Rovers’ best outfield player, producing a diligent defensive display and offering support in attack.

Craig Conway 5

Whether it was on the right or the left, the stand-in skipper could not get into the game, and Jason Steele came to his rescue after a misplaced pass.

Corry Evans 5

Started brightly but his influence waned as the match wore on and once more had to come off with his niggling groin injury.

Danny Guthrie 6

The pick of the midfield bunch, he at least tried to unlock the Ipswich defence and was not far away with a shot from distance.

Martin Samuelsen 5

Showed flashes of his undoubted skill on his first League start but looks a little lightweight and could have no complaints at being subbed.

Sam Gallagher 4

The young striker’s worst game of an otherwise encouraging loan spell, he made no impact whatsoever.

Marvin Emnes 5

Always went looking for the ball, and there was no lack of effort, but he seemed to get dragged down with the rest.

SUBS

Darragh Lenihan for Greer (46), Elliott Bennett for Samuelsen (62), Hope Akpan for Evans (72).

Not used: David Raya, Liam Feeney, Anthony Stokes, Charlie Mulgrew.