Thursday , 2 July 2026

Blackpool FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2022-23
Blackpool FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Nottingham Forest FC
Sat 7 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Bloomfield Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Jack Colback
Ian Carlo Poveda 64' Y
Ian Carlo Poveda 69' Y
Y 80' Brennan Johnson

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
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
07 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 4–1 W
01 Jan Sunderland AFC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Sheffield United FC H 1–2 L
26 Dec Hull City AFC A 1–1 D
17 Dec Cardiff City FC A 1–1 D
10 Dec Birmingham City FC H 0–0 D
Nottingham Forest FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Blackpool FC A 1–4 L
04 Jan Southampton FC A 1–0 W
01 Jan Chelsea FC H 1–1 D
27 Dec Manchester United FC A 0–3 L
12 Nov Crystal Palace FC H 1–0 W
05 Nov Brentford FC H 2–2 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Ashley Fletcher 4 G
Nottingham Forest FC
Callum Hudson-Odoi 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Bloomfield Road will turn into a battlefield for Blackpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Cooper might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 17' GOAL! Marvin Ekpiteta scores on 17.
  • 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 32' Charlie Patino has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Appleton will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 42' Brazil international Gustavo Scarpa has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Jack Colback picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 50' The 25-year-old Neco Williams has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 59' Jake Beesley makes way for Jerry Yates at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
  • 64' Ian Carlo Poveda makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Blackpool FC are in front.
  • 64' Ian Carlo Poveda is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Ken Dougall. He replaces Charlie Patino on 68 minute.
  • 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ian Carlo Poveda on 69.
  • 71' What composure from CJ Hamilton! The Ireland international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 76' Scott McKenna has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 78' Morgan Rogers has so much to prove this time. He replaces CJ Hamilton on 78 minute.
  • 79' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Loic Mbe Soh is hanging Neco Williams on the field on 79 minute.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Brennan Johnson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 87' Brilliant from the ! Jerry Yates makes it 4-0 with a superb finish on 87.
  • 90' James Husband makes way for Dominic Thompson at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
  • The final score is 4-1.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Appleton

Nottingham Forest FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Cooper

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brennan Johnson 5
Albie Morgan 2
Jerry Yates 2
Kyle Joseph 1
Marvin Ekpiteta 1
CJ Hamilton 1
Ian Carlo Poveda 1
Morgan Gibbs-White 1

Head to Head

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

2023-01-07 Blackpool FC 4–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2023-01-01 Blackpool FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2022-12-29 Blackpool FC 1–2 Sheffield United FC L 2022-12-26 Hull City AFC 1–1 Blackpool FC D 2022-12-17 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Blackpool FC D 2022-12-10 Blackpool FC 0–0 Birmingham City FC D

Nottingham Forest FC Form

2023-01-07 Blackpool FC 4–1 Nottingham Forest FC L 2023-01-04 Southampton FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2023-01-01 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Chelsea FC D 2022-12-27 Manchester United FC 3–0 Nottingham Forest FC L 2022-11-12 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Crystal Palace FC W 2022-11-05 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Brentford FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC47% Draw26% Nottingham Forest FC27%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
53%
Blackpool FC or Nottingham Forest FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC34% Draw44% Nottingham Forest FC22%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Nottingham Forest FC 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% 15% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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