Blackpool FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Assistant 1 Matthew Archibald (England)
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Rotherham United FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Peterborough United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #23 |
| 8 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 8 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 5 |
| 13 | Scored | 4 |
| 13 | Conceded | 13 |
| +0 | GD | -9 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 0.63 |
| 29% | Win % | 13% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
86%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Blackpool FC are 15th (8 pts). Peterborough United FC are 23rd (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Peterborough United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Peterborough United FC
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool FC face off against Peterborough United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Dale Taylor puts Blackpool FC on the lead.
- 8' 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.
- 13' Blackpool FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Jordan Williams scoring 1 goals.
- 18' Over 18 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' Assisted by Jimmy Morgan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Brandon Khela makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. George Honeyman is replaced by Leighton Clarkson on 38 minute.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 391 games and scored 480 goals.
- 48' The travelling Peterborough United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 49' Tom Bloxham makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 54' James Dornelly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Peterborough United FC so far.
- 59' With 0 assists to his name this season, Declan Frith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
- 64' David Okagbue has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 74' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 75' Peterborough United FC make a change. Brandon Khela trudges off to be replaced by Matthew Garbett on 75 minutes.
- 80' Peterborough United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 82' The Northern Ireland Dale Taylor breaks the deadlock on 82 minutes. 3-1!
- 83' Fraser Horsfall was booked on 83.
- 85' Dale Taylor makes way for Hayden Coulson at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Archie Collins on 86 minutes.
- 90' Reuell Walters was booked on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in Peterborough United FC team. Harley Mills is replaced by Cian Hayes on 90 minute.
- Peterborough United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Blackpool FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 4
- 6
-
14
Tom Bloxham ↓ Zac Ashworth 90'
-
18
Dale Taylor ↓ Hayden Coulson 85'
- 24
- 23
- 22
Bench
- 11
- 17
-
15
Hayden Coulson ↑ 85'
- 9
-
7
Leighton Clarkson ↑ 38'
- 25
-
26
Zac Ashworth ↑ 90'
Coach
Ian Evatt
Peterborough United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
12
Tom Lees ↓ Peter Kioso 75'
- 4
- 27
- 26
-
8
Brandon Khela ↓ Matthew Garbett 75'
-
23
Harley Mills ↓ Cian Hayes 90'
- 33
-
36
Bolu Shofowoke ↓ Declan Frith 90'
- 17
- 24
Bench
-
18
Cian Hayes ↑ 90'
-
30
Peter Kioso ↑ 75'
-
28
Matthew Garbett ↑ 75'
- 31
-
39
Oluwalopemiwa Aderoju ↑ 90'
- 34
-
11
Declan Frith ↑ 90'
Coach
Luke Williams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jerry Yates | 5 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 3 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Dale Taylor | 2 |
| Joel Randall | 2 |
| Marcus Maddison | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Kwame Poku | 2 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Peterborough United FC Form
2026-04-11
Blackpool FC
3–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2026-04-06
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2026-04-03
Luton Town FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2026-03-21
AFC Wimbledon
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2026-03-17
Peterborough United FC
5–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2026-03-14
Leyton Orient FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.19
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
36%
Blackpool FC or Peterborough United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 23% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

