Blackpool FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Northampton Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Barnsley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 May | Millwall FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 01 May | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Preston North End FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Coventry City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 6' Blackpool FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 11' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 13' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Richard Keogh on 13 minutes.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 23' Jerry Yates needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 28' 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.
- 33' Dominic Hyam is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Coventry City FC tonight.
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Coventry City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' Coventry City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Callum O'Hare.
- 47' The referee shows Coventry City FC player a Yellow card on 47.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Viktor Gyokeres gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 52' Coventry City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' Coventry City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Callum Connolly.
- 64' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' The referee shows Coventry City FC player a Yellow card on 70.
- 72' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Tyreece John-Jules comes on to replace Jerry Yates.
- 73' Ken Dougall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Reece James on 73 minute.
- 76' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Jamie Allen departs to be replaced by Martyn Waghorn.
- 81' Keshi Anderson makes way for CJ Hamilton at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Martyn Waghorn is booked for Coventry City FC — Yellow card on 85.
- 90' Coventry City FC make a change. Ian Maatsen trudges off to be replaced by Julien Da Costa on 90 minutes.
- Coventry City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Reece James ↓ Ken Dougall 73'
- 26
- 18
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 29
- 9
-
10
Keshi Anderson ↓ CJ Hamilton 81'
- 19
- 11
Bench
- 21
-
12
Ken Dougall ↑ 73'
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↑ 81'
- 32
-
28
Tyreece John-Jules ↑ 72'
- 20
- 16
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Martyn Waghorn 76'
- 1
- 10
- 15
- 14
- 3
- 38
- 23
-
18
Ian Maatsen ↓ Julien Da Costa 90'
Bench
-
9
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 76'
- 13
- 24
- 26
- 7
-
29
Julien Da Costa ↑ 90'
-
4
Michael Rose ↑ 90'
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 3 |
| Gary Madine | 3 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 2 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 2 |
| Mark Cullen | 1 |
| Joe Dodoo | 1 |
| Kyle McFadzean | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Coventry City FC Form
2021-08-17
Blackpool FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
W
2021-08-14
Barnsley FC
1–0
Coventry City FC
L
2021-08-08
Coventry City FC
2–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2021-05-08
Coventry City FC
6–1
Millwall FC
W
2021-05-01
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Coventry City FC
D
2021-04-24
Coventry City FC
0–1
Preston North End FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City 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
70%
Draw or Coventry City FC
62%
Blackpool FC or Coventry City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

