Blackpool FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Atkinson (England)
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Jake Topp (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 24 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Oct | Stevenage FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Peterborough United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #22 |
| 12 | Points | 10 |
| 13 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 2 / 4 / 7 |
| 17 | Scored | 11 |
| 22 | Conceded | 23 |
| -5 | GD | -12 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 0.77 |
| 23% | Win % | 15% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
86%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Blackpool FC are 20th (12 pts). Peterborough United FC are 22nd (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Peterborough United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/5
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Peterborough United FC
| Harry Leonard | 3 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bloomfield Road!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Peterborough United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Kwame Poku is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Peterborough United FC tonight.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 16' Kwame Poku has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 16 minutes.
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Peter Kioso, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Peterborough United FC's compact .
- 31' Peterborough United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! James Husband argues furiously but the card stands.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Harrison Burrows has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 46' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Oliver Casey gets a card.
- 47' Harrison Burrows is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Kenneth Dougall gets a card.
- 58' Ricky Jade-Jones does the damage! The net is bulging and Peterborough United FC surge ahead!
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kenneth Dougall makes it 1-3.
- 61' Josh Knight was booked on 61.
- 64' Sonny Carey doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 65' A tactical swap from Peterborough United FC — Zak Sturge on, Harrison Burrows off on 65 minutes.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Jadel Katongo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 75.
- 75' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Owen Dale on, Christopher Hamilton off on 75 minutes.
- 76' The whistle greets Jadel Katongo as he departs to be replaced by Ryan De Havilland.
- 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 86' The Peterborough United FC manager makes a substitution. David Ajiboye departs to be replaced by Jonson Clarke-Harris.
- 88' Dominic Thompson makes way for Shayne Lavery at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- Full Time. Peterborough United FC beats Blackpool FC
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 3
- 32
- 23
- 20
- 30
- 10
- 27
- 22
- 12
Bench
- 21
- 1
- 8
- 2
-
7
Owen Dale ↑ 75'
- 11
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 88'
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
3
Harrison Burrows ↓ Zak Sturge 65'
- 10
- 16
- 11
- 17
- 22
- 4
- 1
- 30
- 2
Bench
-
9
Jonson Clarke-Harris ↑ 86'
- 14
-
6
Romoney Crichlow-Noble ↑ 86'
- 28
-
8
Ryan De Havilland ↑ 76'
- 25
-
15
Zak Sturge ↑ 65'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 5 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 3 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Kwame Poku | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Dale Taylor | 2 |
| Joel Randall | 2 |
| Marcus Maddison | 2 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Peterborough United FC Form
2023-10-28
Blackpool FC
2–4
Peterborough United FC
W
2023-10-24
Port Vale FC
0–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2023-10-21
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2023-10-07
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2023-10-03
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2023-09-30
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.89
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Peterborough United FC 74% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
60%
Blackpool FC or Peterborough United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 18% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

