Blackpool FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sebastian Stockbridge (England)
- Assistant 1 Richard Woodward
- Assistant 2 Paul Newhouse
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 May | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Millwall FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Apr | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 May | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Burton Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #21 |
| 1 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 1 | Scored | 1 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Blackpool FC are 20th (1 pts). Burton Albion FC are 21st (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Burton Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackpool FC to score. At the same time, Burton Albion FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dino Maamria will be considering his options from the bench.
- 6' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Brayford on 6.
- 11' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Burton Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 14' A moment of madness from Jake Beesley on 14 minutes earns him a card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 19' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Shayne Lavery! He fires home on 19 to make it 1-0!
- 24' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Shayne Lavery makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 30' Christopher Hamilton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Oliver Norburn gets a card.
- 37' 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.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dino Maamria might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Oliver Casey comes on to replace Matthew Pennington.
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a card for Callum Connolly.
- 72' 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.
- 76' A tactical swap from Burton Albion FC — Bobby Kamwa on, Josh Gordon off on 76 minutes.
- 81' The Burton Albion FC bench stirs into life. Steve Seddon is withdrawn and Jake Caprice gets his opportunity.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Burton Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Matty Virtue gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Oliver Norburn and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Kenneth Dougall picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- Blackpool FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 8
- 3
- 2
-
6
Oliver Norburn ↓ Matty Virtue 88'
- 32
- 19
- 18
- 10
- 22
Bench
- 1
- 7
- 23
-
20
Oliver Casey ↑ 55'
- 24
-
17
Matty Virtue ↑ 88'
- 12
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 12
- 2
- 30
-
10
Josh Gordon ↓ Bobby Kamwa 76'
- 37
-
3
Steve Seddon ↓ Jake Caprice 81'
- 9
- 5
- 17
Bench
- 6
- 21
- 1
-
22
Jake Caprice ↑ 81'
-
18
Bobby Kamwa ↑ 76'
- 16
-
4
Adedeji Oshilaja ↑ 76'
Coach
Dino Maamria
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shayne Lavery | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Daniel Leo Gretarsson | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Hayden Carter | 1 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 1 |
| Bobby Kamwa | 1 |
| Joe Dodoo | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Burton Albion FC Form
2023-08-05
Blackpool FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2023-05-07
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2023-05-03
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-04-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2023-04-25
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-04-22
Derby County FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
55%
Blackpool FC or Burton Albion FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.3%
1 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
2.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 23% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

