Hope Akpan
Born: August 14, 1991 (age 33)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Liverpool, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2009-2011 | Everton |
| → 2011 | Hull City (loan) | |
| 2011-2013 | Crawley Town | |
| 2013-2015 | Reading | |
| 2013-2015 | Reading | |
| 2015-2017 | Blackburn Rovers | |
| 2017-2018 | Burton Albion | |
Sports Mole has 87 articles about Hope Akpan. Articles 1 to 40:
Marcus Rashford brace fires Manchester United into last 16
Manchester United get their EFL Cup defence off to a winning start with a 4-1 victory over Burton Albion to send them into the last 16.
8 years ago
Team News: Isaac Vassell named on bench for Birmingham City
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp names new signing Isaac Vassell on the bench for the trip to Burton Albion.
8 years ago
Report: Burton Albion interested in re-signing Fulham's Cauley Woodrow on loan
Burton Albion are reportedly trying to re-sign Fulham striker Cauley Woodrow on loan after the 22-year-old impressed at the Pirelli Stadium last season.
8 years ago
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
8 years ago
Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers unchanged against Blackburn Rovers
Paul Lambert names an unchanged Wolverhampton Wanderers side for the visit of Blackburn Rovers.
8 years ago
Hope Akpan hit with four-game ban for pushing referee
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Hope Akpan is hit with a four-game ban for pushing referee Scott Duncan during his side's defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
8 years ago
Team News: Marcus Rashford given centre-forward role for Manchester United
Marcus Rashford starts at centre-forward for Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie away to Blackburn Rovers.
8 years ago
Football Association charges Hope Akpan, Blackburn Rovers over push on referee
Blackburn Rovers and Hope Akpan are charged by the FA following the midfielder's apparent shove on referee Scott Duncan in the 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday.
8 years ago
Hope Akpan, Danny Graham goals down wasteful Middlesbrough at Ewood Park
Hope Akpan and Danny Graham net second-half goals as Blackburn beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at Ewood Park.
9 years ago
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole provides the lowdown ahead of Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United.
9 years ago
Blackburn Rovers overcome ten-man Bristol City
Blackburn Rovers score two second-half goals, including a penalty, to beat Bristol City who saw Nathan Baker sent off in the 49th minute for a second bookable offence.
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: Bristol City, Blackburn Rovers in stalemate at Ashton Gate
Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers play out a scoreless first half at Ashton Gate, with Paul Lambert's side seeing an effort cleared off the line.
9 years ago
Sheffield Wednesday leave it late to rescue point at Blackburn Rovers
Lucas Joao scores the equaliser as Sheffield Wednesday hold Blackburn Rovers to a 2-2 draw.
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: Corry Evans restores Blackburn Rovers' lead just before half time
Corry Evans and Hope Akpan are on target as Blackburn Rovers hold a slender lead over Sheffield Wednesday.
9 years ago
Paul Lambert wins first game in charge of Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers beat Preston North End 2-1 in a feisty Lancashire derby as the hosts end the game with 10 men.
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: Blackburn Rovers lead in Paul Lambert's first game in charge
A Jordan Pickford own goal gives Blackburn Rovers a 1-0 half-time lead over Preston North End in Paul Lambert's first game in charge of the visitors.
9 years ago
Scott Arfield goal gives Burnley victory over Blackburn Rovers
Scott Arfield's 63rd-minute strike gives Burnley a 1-0 victory over local rivals Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
9 years ago
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Burnley
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to Saturday lunchtime's Championship match between Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.
9 years ago
Rhodes fires Blackburn to Ipswich win
Jordan Rhodes's first-half brace is enough for Blackburn Rovers to see off Ipswich Town 2-0 in the Championship at Ewood Park.
10 years ago
Half-Time Report: Rhodes double gives Blackburn lead
Jordan Rhodes takes his tally for the season to seven with a quickfire brace as Blackburn Rovers take a 2-0 lead over Ipswich Town in the Championship at Ewood Park.
10 years ago
Team News: Hope Akpan in for Danny Guthrie for Blackburn Rovers
Hope Akpan replaces Danny Guthrie in the Blackburn Rovers lineup for the Championship clash with Ipswich Town this afternoon.
10 years ago
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Ipswich Town
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to Saturday afternoon's Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town.
10 years ago
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn Rovers at Loftus Road.
10 years ago
Live Commentary: Fulham 2-1 Blackburn Rovers - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as hosts Fulham scrape to a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage in the Championship.
10 years ago
Team News: Richard Stearman makes Fulham debut
Richard Stearman makes his debut for Fulham in their only change for their home game against Blackburn Rovers.
10 years ago
Team News: Jordan Rhodes returns for Blackburn Rovers
Jordan Rhodes returns to the Blackburn starting lineup for their Championship encounter with Bolton at Ewood Park.
10 years ago
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Blackburn Rovers at The Amex.
10 years ago
Team News: Jordan Rhodes misses Cardiff City visit
Jordan Rhodes sits out Blackburn Rovers' visit of Cardiff City at Ewood Park.
10 years ago
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City at Ewood Park.
10 years ago
Team News: Sean Scannell fit to start against Blackburn Rovers
Sean Scannell is fit to start Huddersfield Town's fixture with Blackburn Rovers.
10 years ago
Preview: Reading vs. Leeds United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday afternoon's Championship encounter as Reading take on Leeds United at the Madejski Stadium.
10 years ago
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews the meeting between Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium in the Championship.
10 years ago
Danny Guthrie relishing midfield competition following Hope Akpan arrival
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Danny Guthrie hails the signing of Hope Akpan, claiming that his former Reading teammate will add some much-needed competition to the squad.
10 years ago
Reading to complete Nathaniel Chalobah loan return?
Reading are moving closer to agreeing a deal with Chelsea to bring Nathaniel Chalobah back to the club on loan, according to a report.
10 years ago
Hope Akpan swaps Reading for Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers announce the signing of Hope Akpan from fellow Championship club Reading.
10 years ago
Hope Akpan closing in on Blackburn Rovers switch?
A report claims that Blackburn Rovers are close to reaching an agreement with Reading over the signing of Hope Akpan.
10 years ago
Reading fall to Crawley Town defeat
Conor Henderson scores a late winner as Crawley Town earn a 1-0 victory over Reading at the Broadfield Stadium.
10 years ago
Team News: Nathan Ake handed Reading debut
Steve Clarke hands on-loan Dutch defender Nathan Ake his first Royals start in Reading's Championship encounter with Cardiff City.
10 years ago
Team News: Three changes for Watford, nine for Reading
Watford make three changes ahead of their Championship clash against Reading at Vicarage Road, while the Royals overhaul nearly their whole starting XI.
10 years ago
Team News: Reading, Brighton & Hove Albion make five changes apiece
Reading and Brighton & Hove Albion make five changes each ahead of their Championship clash at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening.
10 years ago
