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Blackpool FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Blackpool FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 3 Aug 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'
Oliver Turton 65' Y
Y 72' Tyler Smith

Overview

Match Preview

Blackpool FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Newhouse
  • Referee Seb Stockbridge
  • Referee Gareth Mellor
  • Referee Lewis Smith

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

6
4
Blackpool FC 10 games · Avg 3.0 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-03 Blackpool FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-03-02 Bristol Rovers FC 4–0 Blackpool FC 2018-11-03 Blackpool FC 0–3 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W
04 May Gillingham FC H 0–3 L
27 Apr Barnsley FC A 1–2 L
22 Apr Fleetwood Town FC H 2–1 W
19 Apr Scunthorpe United FC A 0–0 D
13 Apr Peterborough United FC H 0–1 L
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Blackpool FC A 0–2 L
04 May Barnsley FC H 2–1 W
27 Apr Fleetwood Town FC A 0–0 D
22 Apr Rochdale AFC H 0–1 L
19 Apr AFC Wimbledon A 1–1 D
13 Apr Bradford City AFC H 3–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Jerry Yates 3 G
Josh Bowler 2 G 1 A
Tom Bloxham 2 G 1 A
Finley Munroe 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Blackpool FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Simon Grayson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Luke Leahy suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 28' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jay Spearing makes it 1-0.
  • 33' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 43' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
  • 46' Armand Gnanduillet does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 55' Tyler Smith gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Alex Rodman and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 60' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Turton is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 65.
  • 70' The 34-year-old Tom Davies has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 72' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Tyler Smith gets a Yellow card.
  • 76' Joe Nuttall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Armand Gnanduillet on 76 minute.
  • 81' Harry Pritchard is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nathan Delfouneso at the 81 minute mark.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Rocky Bushiri comes on to replace James Husband.
  • 90' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • Bristol Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Blackpool FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simon Grayson

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gary Madine 4
Jonson Clarke-Harris 3
Ollie Clarke 2
Ellis Simms 1
Tom Bloxham 1
Jordan Rhodes 1
Ryan Finnigan 1
Liam Sercombe 1

Head to Head

2019-08-03 Blackpool FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-03-02 Bristol Rovers FC 4–0 Blackpool FC 2018-11-03 Blackpool FC 0–3 Bristol Rovers FC

Blackpool FC Form

2019-08-03 Blackpool FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-05-04 Blackpool FC 0–3 Gillingham FC L 2019-04-27 Barnsley FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L 2019-04-22 Blackpool FC 2–1 Fleetwood Town FC W 2019-04-19 Scunthorpe United FC 0–0 Blackpool FC D 2019-04-13 Blackpool FC 0–1 Peterborough United FC L

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2019-08-03 Blackpool FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-05-04 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Barnsley FC W 2019-04-27 Fleetwood Town FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2019-04-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC L 2019-04-19 AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2019-04-13 Bristol Rovers FC 3–2 Bradford City AFC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Blackpool FC or Bristol Rovers FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC37% Draw29% Bristol Rovers FC34%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
63%
Blackpool FC or Bristol Rovers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC23% Draw50% Bristol Rovers FC27%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 20% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.