Accrington Stanley FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee Christopher Ward
- Referee Alix Pashley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Southend United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Walsall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Accrington Stanley FC and Blackpool FC is underway.
- 5' Matthew Virtue-Thick makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Coleman will be considering his options from the bench.
- 12' Accrington Stanley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 12.
- 17' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' A quiet spell here at Wham Stadium. Accrington Stanley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' Luke Armstrong makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Accrington Stanley FC are in front.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' A moment of madness from Joe Dodoo on 30 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Accrington Stanley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' Jay Spearing, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Joe Dodoo has done his job and it is now time for Chris Long to step up.
- 55' Accrington Stanley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 62' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Antony Evans has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Thompson to step up.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' It is a cagey affair so far. Accrington Stanley FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 73' The referee has no hesitation. Janoi Donacien is booked for Accrington Stanley FC — Yellow card on 73.
- 74' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Harry Pritchard comes on to replace Matthew Virtue-Thick.
- 79' Jordan Thompson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Accrington Stanley FC tonight.
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jay Spearing makes it 1-2.
- 82' Another change for Accrington Stanley FC made on 82 minute. Liam Gibson leaves to be changed by Will Wood.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Dimitar Evtimov.
- 84' A change in the Accrington Stanley FC ranks — Jordan Clark exits the field as Jonathan Maxted enters on 84.
- 88' Poor challenge from Will Wood. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Accrington Stanley FC. Mark Hughes will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Accrington Stanley FC make a change. Harvey Rodgers trudges off to be replaced by Billy Kee on 90 minutes.
- Full Time. Blackpool FC beats Accrington Stanley FC
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 30
- 4
- 3
-
18
Harvey Rodgers ↓ Billy Kee 90'
- 2
- 11
-
7
Jordan Clark ↓ Jonathan Maxted 84'
- 14
- 26
-
33
Liam Gibson ↓ Will Wood 82'
Bench
- 38
-
1
Jonathan Maxted ↑ 84'
- 8
-
29
Billy Kee ↑ 90'
- 9
-
16
Will Wood ↑ 82'
- 24
Coach
John Coleman
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 24
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 16
-
11
Joe Dodoo ↓ Chris Long 50'
- 3
- 17
-
5
Antony Evans ↓ Jordan Thompson 62'
Bench
- 19
- 2
- 13
- 7
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 74'
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 62'
-
31
Chris Long ↑ 50'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 2 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
| Sean McConville | 1 |
| Nathan Delfouneso | 1 |
| Mark Hughes | 1 |
| Nathan Delfouneso | 1 |
| Mark Hughes | 1 |
| Jay Spearing | 1 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2019-03-05
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2019-03-02
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
L
2019-02-23
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-02-19
Accrington Stanley FC
4–2
Oxford United FC
W
2019-02-15
Sunderland AFC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-02-09
Scunthorpe United FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Accrington Stanley FC or Blackpool FC 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Blackpool FC
63%
Accrington Stanley FC or Blackpool FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.