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 7 games · 8 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 | 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
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
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Blackpool FC and Hull City AFC has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for CJ Hamilton suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Callum Elder is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hull City AFC so far.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Keshi Anderson made 57 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' The travelling Hull City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' Mallik Wilks doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 43' Greg Docherty has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' What a moment for Jerry Yates! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' The 30-year-old Reece Burke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Sullay Kaikai by Gary Madine on 60 minute.
- 65' Keshi Anderson was booked on 65.
- 65' The Hull City AFC manager makes a substitution. Tom Eaves departs to be replaced by Josh Magennis.
- 66' Keshi Anderson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 66 minutes.
- 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' Hull City AFC make a change. Regan Slater trudges off to be replaced by Hakeeb Adelakun on 75 minutes.
- 79' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 79 minute. Ethan Robson leaves to be changed by Matthew Virtue-Thick.
- 84' 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.
- 88' Ben Woodburn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jerry Yates at the 88 minute mark.
- 89' What composure from Reece Burke! The England international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 90' The referee shows Hull City AFC player a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Blackpool FC 3-2 Hull City AFC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Ryan Longman | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Greg Docherty | 1 |
| Regan Slater | 1 |
| Reece Burke | 1 |
| Ken Dougall | 1 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 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.