Blackpool FC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Ipswich Town FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
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 ball is rolling at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC are looking to make home advantage count against Ipswich Town FC.
- 5' Blackpool FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Ipswich Town FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 16' A stunning finish from Luke Chambers — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 21' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Ipswich Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' England international Grant Ward has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' What a strike from Gwion Edwards! The score is 0-2.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Ethan Robson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 42' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ipswich Town FC backline.
- 45' Teddy Bishop adds to his 0 season tally! Ipswich Town FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 45' A moment of madness from Jordan Gabriel on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 50' Myles Kenlock catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 50.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Fresh legs for Ipswich Town FC! Kayden Jackson comes on to replace Oliver Hawkins.
- 60' What a moment for Gary Madine! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 67' Andre Dozzell picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 69' Teddy Bishop makes way for Keanen Bennetts at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ipswich Town FC.
- 74' 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.
- 76' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordan Williams is hanging Keshi Anderson on the field on 76 minute.
- 80' What composure from Gwion Edwards! The Wales international strokes it home. 1-4.
- 85' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Ipswich Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-4.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Kayden Jackson 57'
- 4
- 30
-
15
Teddy Bishop ↓ Keanen Bennetts 69'
- 23
- 44
- 7
- 22
- 18
- 1
- 5
Bench
- 20
-
9
Kayden Jackson ↑ 57'
- 14
- 28
- 6
-
17
Keanen Bennetts ↑ 69'
- 2
Coach
Paul Lambert
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gwion Edwards | 3 |
| Joe Nuttall | 2 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Jay Spearing | 1 |
| Freddie Sears | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
| Luke Chambers | 1 |
| Teddy Bishop | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Ipswich Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ipswich Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
71%
Blackpool FC or Ipswich Town FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ipswich Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

