Blackpool FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee Oliver Bickle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Burton Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #17 |
| 60 | Points | 54 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 13 / 15 / 18 |
| 54 | Scored | 50 |
| 65 | Conceded | 60 |
| -11 | GD | -10 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 37% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Blackpool FC welcome Burton Albion FC for this crunch clash at Bloomfield Road.
- 5' John Brayford, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burton Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 14' The supporters are chanting for Joe Powell. He replaces Daniel Rowe on 14 minute.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' Hayden Carter makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Burton Albion FC are in front.
- 29' 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.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from James Husband, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 39' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Ellis Simms has done his job and it is now time for Elliot Embleton to step up.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 64' Luke Garbutt makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 71' Hayden Carter has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 86' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 12
- 1
- 20
- 3
- 29
- 9
- 15
- 17
- 26
-
19
Ellis Simms ↓ Elliot Embleton 46'
Bench
- 28
- 6
-
32
Elliot Embleton ↑ 46'
- 18
- 30
- 4
- 39
- 13
- 2
- 38
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 2
- 10
-
40
Daniel Rowe ↓ Joe Powell 14'
- 28
- 37
- 24
- 38
- 4
- 11
- 17
Bench
- 33
-
8
Joe Powell ↑ 14'
- 16
- 21
- 18
- 26
- 1
- 39
- 22
Coach
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Shayne Lavery | 2 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Robert Apter | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
| Odel Offiah | 1 |
| Lucas Akins | 1 |
| Albie Morgan | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Burton Albion FC Form
2021-03-16
Blackpool FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2021-03-13
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–3
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-03-09
AFC Wimbledon
0–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-03-06
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2021-03-02
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2021-02-27
Rochdale AFC
0–2
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.08
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Burton Albion FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
65%
Blackpool FC or Burton Albion FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
11.2%
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.