AFC Bournemouth vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Vitality Stadium.
- AFC Bournemouth 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 May | Stoke City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 May | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between AFC Bournemouth and Blackpool FC is underway.
- 5' It looks surprising AFC Bournemouth does not make any changes. Zeno Ibsen Rossi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 6' What a moment for Dominic Solanke! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 8' The referee shows Blackpool FC player a Yellow card on 8.
- 13' Chris Maxwell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 16' Emiliano Hansen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Junior Stanislas at the 16 minute mark.
- 19' A goal from the England international Dominic Solanke! He fires home on 19 to make it 2-0!
- 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jaidon Anthony, as he is very good at scoring at Vitality Stadium with 8 goals in the last 6 games.
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' AFC Bournemouth are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 38' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 42' A moment of madness from Callum Connolly on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' Callum Connolly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Bournemouth so far.
- 57' James Husband is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 60' Goal! Jerry Yates scores his 70 goal in 57 matches.
- 65' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Grant Ward by Reece James on 65 minute.
- 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' Ben Pearson is replacing Gavin Kilkenny for the AFC Bournemouth side.
- 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 79' Leif Davis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Mepham on 79 minute.
- 84' A moment of madness from Marvin Ekpiteta on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leif Davis made 363 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 9
- 29
- 7
- 19
- 42
-
6
Chris Mepham ↓ Leif Davis 79'
- 33
-
26
Gavin Kilkenny ↓ Ben Pearson 72'
- 35
- 32
Bench
-
22
Ben Pearson ↑ 72'
-
11
Emiliano Hansen ↑ 16'
- 1
- 28
-
20
Leif Davis ↑ 79'
- 44
- 38
Coach
Scott Parker
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
-
18
Grant Ward ↓ Reece James 65'
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 29
- 9
- 10
- 28
- 11
Bench
-
5
Reece James ↑ 65'
- 26
- 22
- 32
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 65'
- 20
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dominic Solanke | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Siriki Dembele | 1 |
| Josh Bowler | 1 |
| James Husband | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Bournemouth Form
2021-08-21
AFC Bournemouth
2–2
Blackpool FC
D
2021-08-18
Birmingham City FC
0–2
AFC Bournemouth
W
2021-08-14
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
AFC Bournemouth
W
2021-08-06
AFC Bournemouth
2–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2021-05-08
AFC Bournemouth
0–2
Stoke City FC
L
2021-05-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
AFC Bournemouth
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
AFC Bournemouth or Blackpool FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
AFC Bournemouth or Draw
67%
Draw or Blackpool FC
60%
AFC Bournemouth or Blackpool FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Bournemouth win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth
| Handicap | AFC Bournemouth covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

