The 2017-18 campaign delivered an emphatic and immediate return to the second tier for Blackburn Rovers, with Rovers securing a spectacular 2nd-place finish in League One under manager Tony Mowbray. Leading the charge was the sensational attacking midfielder Bradley Dack, whose 18 goals powered a side that clinched promotion on April 24th, ending the club's solitary season in the third division. It was a vital year of rebuilding and a defining moment in the club's history, marked by an incredible 18-game unbeaten run and the crucial contributions of captain Charlie Mulgrew and striker Danny Graham.