Blackpool FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — FA Cup at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (5 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest FC this season
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' Three points are at stake. Blackpool FC host Nottingham Forest FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Nottingham Forest FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 16' Magnificent from Andrew Omobamidele! That is 5 goals in 368 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 21' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 26' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nottingham Forest FC backline.
- 31' 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.
- 35' The referee shows Nottingham Forest FC player a card on 35.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Nottingham Forest FC's compact .
- 46' What a moment for Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira! That strike on 46 puts his side firmly in control.
- 51' Nottingham Forest FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Odisseas Vlachodimos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Richard O'Donnell on, Daniel Grimshaw off on 58 minutes.
- 61' What a strike from Albie Morgan! The score is 1-2.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Jordan Rhodes exits the field as Kyle Joseph enters on 71.
- 76' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 78' What composure from Kyle Joseph! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 86' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Toffolo is hanging Nuno Tavares on the field on 86 minute.
- 89' James Husband was booked on 89.
- 90' A moment of madness from Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira on 90 minutes earns him a card. Nottingham Forest FC will be frustrated.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Nottingham Forest FC take all three points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
16
Jordan Rhodes ↓ Kyle Joseph 71'
- 8
- 3
- 2
- 6
- 32
- 24
-
10
Sonny Carey ↓ Shayne Lavery 71'
-
4
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel ↓ Owen Dale 106'
- 22
Bench
- 5
-
1
Richard O'Donnell ↑ 58'
-
7
Owen Dale ↑ 106'
-
11
Karamoko Dembele ↑ 71'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 71'
- 20
- 30
-
9
Kyle Joseph ↑ 71'
- 17
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 22
- 5
- 23
- 16
-
3
Nuno Tavares ↓ Harry Toffolo 86'
-
7
Neco Williams ↓ Gonzalo Montiel 102'
- 28
-
32
Andrew Omobamidele ↓ Joe Worrall 106'
-
40
Murillo ↓ Scott McKenna 102'
Bench
-
15
Harry Toffolo ↑ 86'
- 1
-
29
Gonzalo Montiel ↑ 102'
-
26
Scott McKenna ↑ 102'
-
4
Joe Worrall ↑ 106'
-
41
Brandon Aguilera ↑ 86'
- 49
- 53
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brennan Johnson | 5 |
| Albie Morgan | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Nicolas Dominguez | 1 |
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 1 |
| Sam Surridge | 1 |
| Chris Wood | 1 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Nottingham Forest FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.