 He scored a late goal on his return to Hibs in a 3–1 win over St Mirren.At the end of the season, Stokes scored two goals in the 2016 Scottish Cup Final and being named man of the match as Hibs won 3–2 against Rangers, their first win in the competition in 114 years.On 17 June 2016, Stokes signed for Blackburn Rovers on a three-year deal.