Blackpool FC vs Derby County FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Derby County FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1 Steven Rushton (England)
- Assistant 2 Kevin Mulraine
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 12.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Reading FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | Carlisle United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
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' The wait is over. Blackpool FC get us underway at Bloomfield Road.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' 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.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Derby County FC backline.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Connolly argues furiously but the card stands.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a card for Craig Forsyth.
- 37' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 47' Craig Forsyth is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 54' Derby County FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Korey Smith on 54.
- 59' Conor Hourihane, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' Derby County FC have won 462 goals from 396 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Barkhuizen. He replaces Nathaniel Mendez-Laing on 69 minute.
- 70' Conor Hourihane is ready to make an impact after coming on for Max Bird at the 70 minute mark.
- 71' James Collins makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Derby County FC are in front.
- 73' Brilliant from the ! Kenneth Dougall makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 73.
- 74' Shayne Lavery has so much to prove this time. He replaces Karamoko Dembele on 74 minute.
- 79' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Derby County FC that had 396 games and scored 462 goals.
- 81' Another substitution for Derby County FC to replace James Collins by Sonny Bradley on 81 minute.
- 83' The crowd applauds Sonny Carey as he leaves the pitch. Kylian Kouassi steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 88' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 89' Against the run of play, Martyn Waghorn has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' The crowd applauds Tyrese Fornah as he leaves the pitch. Louie Sibley steps in for Derby County FC.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 3
- 2
- 6
- 7
- 32
- 11
- 20
-
10
Sonny Carey ↓ Kylian Kouassi 83'
- 22
- 12
Bench
- 21
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 15
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 74'
-
27
Kylian Kouassi ↑ 83'
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
-
8
Max Bird ↓ Conor Hourihane 70'
- 11
-
2
Kane Wilson ↓ Martyn Waghorn 81'
- 24
- 35
-
9
James Collins ↓ Sonny Bradley 81'
-
22
Tyrese Fornah ↓ Louie Sibley 90'
- 6
- 1
Bench
-
10
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 81'
- 14
-
4
Conor Hourihane ↑ 70'
- 31
-
5
Sonny Bradley ↑ 81'
-
17
Louie Sibley ↑ 90'
-
7
Thomas Barkhuizen ↑ 69'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ebou Adams | 1 |
| Luke Plange | 1 |
| Eiran Cashin | 1 |
| Malcolm Ebiowei | 1 |
| Korey Smith | 1 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Kenneth Dougall | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Derby County FC Form
2023-10-03
Blackpool FC
1–3
Derby County FC
W
2023-09-30
Derby County FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-09-23
Carlisle United FC
0–2
Derby County FC
W
2023-09-16
Derby County FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2023-09-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Derby County FC
L
2023-08-26
Peterborough United FC
2–4
Derby County FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Derby County FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Derby County FC
71%
Blackpool FC or Derby County FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.