Blackpool FC vs Hull City AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Hull City AFC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee Richard Bartlett
- Referee Lewis Smith
- Referee Ben Speedie
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Hull City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Harrogate Town AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Blackpool FC welcome Hull City AFC for this crunch clash at Bloomfield Road.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Hull City AFC's compact .
- 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' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Hull City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Marvin Ekpiteta has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' Mallik Wilks does the damage! The net is bulging and Hull City AFC surge ahead!
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' What an equalizer from Jerry Yates!
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 55' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hull City AFC's shape.
- 60' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Sullay Kaikai is replaced by Gary Madine.
- 65' Poor challenge from Keshi Anderson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 65' The whistle greets Tom Eaves as he departs to be replaced by Josh Magennis.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Keshi Anderson gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 71' Josh Magennis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 60 goals in his last 318 appearances.
- 75' Hull City AFC ring the changes. Regan Slater has done his job and it is now time for Hakeeb Adelakun to step up.
- 79' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Ethan Robson is replaced by Matthew Virtue-Thick.
- 84' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hull City AFC backline.
- 88' The whistle greets Jerry Yates as he departs to be replaced by Ben Woodburn.
- 89' Reece Burke is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' Richard Smallwood catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Gary Madine 60'
- 6
- 12
- 1
- 20
- 29
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Ben Woodburn 88'
- 8
- 22
- 23
Bench
-
14
Gary Madine ↑ 60'
-
31
Ben Woodburn ↑ 88'
- 3
-
17
Matthew Virtue-Thick ↑ 79'
- 2
- 19
- 33
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 5
- 7
-
9
Tom Eaves ↓ Josh Magennis 65'
- 6
- 2
- 33
-
18
Regan Slater ↓ Hakeeb Adelakun 75'
- 11
- 3
- 24
Bench
-
16
Hakeeb Adelakun ↑ 75'
- 1
- 8
-
27
Josh Magennis ↑ 65'
- 12
- 17
-
19
Keane Lewis-Potter ↑ 65'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Ryan Longman | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 1 |
| Keshi Anderson | 1 |
| CJ Hamilton | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Hull City AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.73
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Hull City AFC
51%
Blackpool FC or Hull City AFC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Hull City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.