Blackpool FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lewis Smith
- Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
- Assistant 2 Mark Dwyer
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 9.6 goals/game
🟥 1 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 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 10 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
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' That's the starting whistle at Bloomfield Road. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Blackpool FC and Exeter City FC.
- 5' Scotland international Jack McMillan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Blackpool FC have won 484 goals from 395 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' The deadlock is broken! Tom Bloxham gets on the scoresheet on 29 minutes.
- 34' 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.
- 39' Exeter City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Another substitution for Exeter City FC to replace Johnly Yfeko by Danny Andrew on 46 minute.
- 51' Exeter City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' The Exeter City FC bench stirs into life. Kevin McDonald is withdrawn and Reece Cole gets his opportunity.
- 66' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Exeter City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' It’s gonna be a card for George Honeyman.
- 72' Josh Magennis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Charlie Cummins at the 72 minute mark.
- 74' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dale Taylor is hanging Ashley Fletcher on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Exeter City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 80' Exeter City FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 85' named a 3-1-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 87' Fresh legs for Exeter City FC! Akeel Higgins comes on to replace Jack Aitchison.
- 90' The crowd applauds Christopher Hamilton as he leaves the pitch. Oliver Casey steps in for Blackpool FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Blackpool FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↓ Dale Taylor 74'
- 1
- 3
- 17
- 15
- 5
- 6
-
14
Tom Bloxham ↓ Niall Ennis 61'
- 24
- 22
Bench
-
9
Niall Ennis ↑ 61'
-
7
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 61'
-
4
Oliver Casey ↑ 90'
- 25
- 26
-
18
Dale Taylor ↑ 74'
-
23
Karoy Anderson ↑ 74'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Exeter City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
29
Kevin McDonald ↓ Reece Cole 61'
- 26
- 7
- 2
- 14
-
10
Jack Aitchison ↓ Akeel Higgins 87'
- 23
-
15
Johnly Yfeko ↓ Danny Andrew 46'
- 9
- 20
-
45
Charlie Cummins ↓ Josh Magennis 72'
Bench
-
27
Josh Magennis ↑ 72'
-
21
Danny Andrew ↑ 46'
- 3
-
12
Reece Cole ↑ 61'
-
17
Akeel Higgins ↑ 87'
-
28
Timur Tuterov ↑ 61'
- 32
Coach
Matt Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Bloxham | 2 |
| Albie Morgan | 2 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Mark Cullen | 1 |
| Millenic Alli | 1 |
| Joe Dodoo | 1 |
| Harry Pritchard | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.49
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 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Exeter City FC
45%
Blackpool FC or Exeter City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

