Blackpool FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Assistant 1 Ian Hussin
- Assistant 2 James Mainwaring
4 games this season
🟨 2.0/game
⚽ 8.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Reading FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bloomfield Road!
- 5' With 1 assists to his name this season, Oliver Casey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
- 8' Alex Hartridge has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 8.
- 13' Exeter City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Exeter City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Reece Cole on 27 minutes.
- 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Exeter City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Pierce Sweeney on 35 minutes.
- 39' A goal from the England international Albie Morgan! He fires home on 39 to make it 1-0!
- 42' That is a card for Blackpool FC. Albie Morgan will be fuming at that decision.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Exeter City FC's compact .
- 49' Albie Morgan adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Exeter City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Hayden Coulson is booked for Blackpool FC — card on 58.
- 62' The whistle greets Hayden Coulson as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.
- 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Caldwell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 77' Exeter City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Connolly is booked for Blackpool FC — card on 78.
- 79' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Kyle Joseph is withdrawn and Owen Dale gets his opportunity.
- 83' The whistle greets Sonny Cox as he departs to be replaced by James Scott.
- 86' Poor challenge from Matty Virtue. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Cheick Diabate is booked for Exeter City FC — card on 90.
- 90' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sonny Carey is hanging Karamoko Dembele on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Exeter City FC.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Jordan Rhodes ↓ Shayne Lavery 79'
-
8
Albie Morgan ↓ Matty Virtue 62'
- 3
- 2
- 6
- 15
- 32
-
11
Karamoko Dembele ↓ Sonny Carey 90'
- 20
-
9
Kyle Joseph ↓ Owen Dale 79'
- 22
Bench
- 21
- 1
-
7
Owen Dale ↑ 79'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 79'
-
10
Sonny Carey ↑ 90'
-
17
Matty Virtue ↑ 62'
-
4
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel ↑ 62'
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 26
- 5
- 3
- 12
- 29
- 39
- 1
- 20
- 21
-
19
Sonny Cox ↓ James Scott 83'
Bench
- 2
- 13
- 4
-
11
James Scott ↑ 83'
- 14
- 30
- 23
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Bloxham | 2 |
| Albie Morgan | 2 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 2 |
| James Husband | 1 |
| Ed Francis | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Mark Cullen | 1 |
| Millenic Alli | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Exeter City FC
42%
Blackpool FC or Exeter City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13%
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 25% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.