Blackpool FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Robert Madley
- Referee Ivan Stankovic
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Mar | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Hull City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Peterborough United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #18 |
| 60 | Points | 53 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 15 / 8 / 23 |
| 54 | Scored | 64 |
| 65 | Conceded | 68 |
| -11 | GD | -4 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 37% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
85%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Peterborough United FC are 18th (53 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Blackpool FC is hosting Peterborough United FC for another epic battle.
- 1' GOAL! Jerry Yates scores on 1. Assisted by Sullay Kaikai
- 6' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 11' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oliver Turton made 384 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 16' The referee calls foul for Reece Brown. He receives a Yellow card.
- 20' The referee shows Peterborough United FC player a Yellow card on 20.
- 25' Christy Pym is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Peterborough United FC so far.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Frankie Kent has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 47' Joe Ward has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 48' Grant Ward is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
- 51' Ethan Hamilton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
- 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jerry Yates makes it 2-1.
- 57' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Luke Garbutt suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' Magnificent from Luke Garbutt! That is 13 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Peterborough United FC's shape.
- 68' The Peterborough United FC bench stirs into life. Ethan Hamilton is withdrawn and Niall Mason gets his opportunity.
- 73' Another substitution for Peterborough United FC to replace Siriki Dembele by Ricky Jade-Jones on 73 minute.
- 78' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Ethan Robson comes on to replace Elliot Embleton.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nathan Thompson on 80 minutes.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Mohamed Eisa. He replaces Samuel Szmodics on 81 minute.
- 86' Peterborough United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- Another three points for Blackpool FC.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
32
Elliot Embleton ↓ Ethan Robson 78'
- 12
- 18
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 29
- 9
- 15
- 2
Bench
- 28
-
6
Ethan Robson ↑ 78'
- 19
- 23
- 25
- 36
- 38
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
3
Dan Butler ↓ Harrison Burrows 68'
- 5
- 23
- 10
- 6
-
15
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Mohamed Eisa 81'
- 9
- 1
- 12
-
22
Ethan Hamilton ↓ Niall Mason 68'
Bench
-
7
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 81'
-
24
Niall Mason ↑ 68'
-
16
Harrison Burrows ↑ 68'
- 14
- 19
- 13
-
17
Ricky Jade-Jones ↑ 73'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 4 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 3 |
| Dale Taylor | 2 |
| Joel Randall | 2 |
| Marcus Maddison | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Kwame Poku | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Peterborough United FC Form
2021-03-23
Blackpool FC
3–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2021-03-20
Rochdale AFC
3–3
Peterborough United FC
D
2021-03-16
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-03-09
Peterborough United FC
1–3
Hull City AFC
L
2021-03-06
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2021-03-02
Oxford United FC
0–0
Peterborough United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.81
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
49%
Blackpool FC or Peterborough United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.