Saturday , 14 November 2026

Blackpool FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2023-24
Blackpool FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Nottingham Forest FC
Wed 17 Jan 2024 · 19:45 UTC Bloomfield Road HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 16' Andrew Omobamidele
0–2 46' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira
Albie Morgan 61' 1–2
Kyle Joseph 78' 2–2
2–3 110' Chris Wood
Y 35' Murillo
James Husband 89' Y
Y 90' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira
Y 90' Ryan Yates
Albie Morgan 90' Y
Y 90' Nicolas Dominguez
Oliver Norburn 107' Y
Marvin Ekpiteta 109' Y
Y 116' Chris Wood

Overview

Match Preview

Blackpool FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — FA Cup at Bloomfield Road.

Head-to-Head

1
1
3
Blackpool FC 5 games · Avg 4.4 goals Nottingham Forest FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-17 Blackpool FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC 2024-01-07 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Blackpool FC 2023-01-07 Blackpool FC 4–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2022-04-02 Blackpool FC 1–4 Nottingham Forest FC 2021-10-16 Nottingham Forest FC 2–1 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 2–3 L
13 Jan Exeter City FC H 2–0 W
07 Jan Nottingham Forest FC A 2–2 D
01 Jan Lincoln City FC H 2–0 W
29 Dec Port Vale FC A 0–3 L
26 Dec Burton Albion FC A 0–1 L
Nottingham Forest FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jan Blackpool FC A 3–2 W
07 Jan Blackpool FC H 2–2 D
30 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Newcastle United FC A 3–1 W
23 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 2–3 L
15 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Blackpool FC host Nottingham Forest FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Nottingham Forest FC is showing some good football. However, Nottingham Forest FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' Andy Lyons has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' The 28-year-old Orel Mangala has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 16' Brilliant from the ! Andrew Omobamidele makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 16.
  • 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 31' Joe Worrall is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
  • 35' That looks like a foul for a card for Murillo.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Scott McKenna has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 5 goals this season for the .
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 58' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Daniel Grimshaw is withdrawn and Richard O'Donnell gets his opportunity.
  • 61' Brilliant from the ! Albie Morgan makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 61.
  • 66' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 71' The whistle greets Jordan Rhodes as he departs to be replaced by Kyle Joseph.
  • 76' Nottingham Forest FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 78' Kyle Joseph is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
  • 83' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nottingham Forest FC backline.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Nottingham Forest FC — Harry Toffolo on, Nuno Tavares off on 86 minutes.
  • 89' Poor challenge from James Husband. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira on 90 minutes.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Nottingham Forest FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Nottingham Forest FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brennan Johnson 5
Albie Morgan 2
Jerry Yates 2
Lewis Grabban 1
Nicolas Dominguez 1
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel 1
Sam Surridge 1
Chris Wood 1

Head to Head

2024-01-17 Blackpool FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC 2024-01-07 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Blackpool FC 2023-01-07 Blackpool FC 4–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2022-04-02 Blackpool FC 1–4 Nottingham Forest FC 2021-10-16 Nottingham Forest FC 2–1 Blackpool FC

Blackpool FC Form

2024-01-17 Blackpool FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC L 2024-01-13 Blackpool FC 2–0 Exeter City FC W 2024-01-07 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Blackpool FC D 2024-01-01 Blackpool FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC W 2023-12-29 Port Vale FC 3–0 Blackpool FC L 2023-12-26 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L

Nottingham Forest FC Form

2024-01-17 Blackpool FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC W 2024-01-07 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Blackpool FC D 2023-12-30 Nottingham Forest FC 2–1 Manchester United FC W 2023-12-26 Newcastle United FC 1–3 Nottingham Forest FC W 2023-12-23 Nottingham Forest FC 2–3 AFC Bournemouth L 2023-12-15 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Tottenham Hotspur FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.63 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68 Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for: Blackpool FC or Nottingham Forest FC 73% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC36% Draw27% Nottingham Forest FC37%
Actual: Nottingham Forest FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
64%
Blackpool FC or Nottingham Forest FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC28% Draw42% Nottingham Forest FC30%
Actual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Nottingham Forest FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 18% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 18% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.