Blackpool FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Assistant 1 Hristo Karaivanov
- Assistant 2 Daniel Jarvis (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Reading FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 09 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Bloomfield Road. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Kylian Kouassi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marvin Ekpiteta made 150 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Barry Corr might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Sonny Carey doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Ryan Bennett gets a card.
- 37' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' Jack Lankester has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Paul Digby gets a card.
- 46' Zeno Ibsen Rossi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Bennett on 46 minute.
- 51' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
- 56' Liam Bennett has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Shayne Lavery on, Jake Beesley off on 63 minutes.
- 67' Elias Kachunga gets the nod from Cambridge United FC. He replaces Sullay Kaikai and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' The crowd applauds Hayden Coulson as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 75' 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.
- 77' Macauley Bonne has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Brophy on 77 minute.
- 82' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 87' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Karamoko Dembele is replaced by Matty Virtue.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Jack Lankester. He replaces Jordan Cousins on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 7
- 5
- 15
- 32
-
11
Karamoko Dembele ↓ Matty Virtue 87'
-
18
Jake Beesley ↓ Shayne Lavery 63'
- 20
- 10
-
27
Kylian Kouassi ↓ Kyle Joseph 70'
- 22
Bench
- 1
- 3
- 2
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 63'
-
9
Kyle Joseph ↑ 70'
-
17
Matty Virtue ↑ 87'
-
4
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel ↑ 70'
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Macauley Bonne 77'
-
14
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Elias Kachunga 67'
-
24
Jordan Cousins ↓ Jack Lankester 90'
-
6
Ryan Bennett ↓ Zeno Ibsen Rossi 46'
- 3
- 26
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Adam May 77'
- 23
- 25
- 28
- 2
Bench
-
27
Macauley Bonne ↑ 77'
-
21
Elias Kachunga ↑ 67'
-
10
Jack Lankester ↑ 90'
- 9
-
19
Adam May ↑ 77'
-
16
Zeno Ibsen Rossi ↑ 46'
- 31
Coach
Barry Corr
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| James Husband | 2 |
| Shayne Lavery | 2 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Dominic Ballard | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
| Brandon Njoku | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-04-06
Blackpool FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-04-01
Cambridge United FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-03-29
Barnsley FC
0–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-03-16
Reading FC
4–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-03-12
Lincoln City FC
6–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-03-09
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
52%
Blackpool FC or Cambridge United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.