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 13 games · 12 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 | 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
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
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' Temperatures are rising at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool FC face off against Hull City AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oliver Turton made 397 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Hull City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Regan Slater needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 38' Mallik Wilks makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Hull City AFC are in front.
- 43' Hull City AFC is showing some good football. However, Hull City AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' What an equalizer from Jerry Yates!
- 50' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' It’s high time Grant McCann made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' Gary Madine has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sullay Kaikai on 60 minute.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Keshi Anderson.
- 65' Josh Magennis gets the nod from Hull City AFC. He replaces Tom Eaves and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' A stunning finish from Keshi Anderson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' Hull City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 75' Hakeeb Adelakun is replacing Regan Slater for the Hull City AFC side.
- 79' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Ethan Robson is withdrawn and Matthew Virtue-Thick gets his opportunity.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 88' The crowd applauds Jerry Yates as he leaves the pitch. Ben Woodburn steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 89' Reece Burke makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Hull City AFC are in front.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Richard Smallwood on 90 minutes.
- Hull City AFC will have plenty to reflect on. Blackpool FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Keshi Anderson | 1 |
| CJ Hamilton | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 1 |
| Gary Madine | 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.