It was a disappointing result for the Blues' second string, especially as Lee Molyneux saw a 69th minute penalty saved by Blackburn 'keeper Frank Fielding.
In other reserve news, young striker Bjarni Vidarsson has returned to Everton after completing a month-long loan at Bournemouth.
The Icelandic under-21 netted one goal in six appearances, a vital strike in the Cherries 2-1 win over Oldham.