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 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Assistant 1 Matthew Archibald (England)
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #30 |
| 1 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 1 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | -2 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
85%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Blackpool FC are 20th (1 pts). Peterborough United FC are 30th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Blackpool FC and Peterborough United FC has kicked off!
- 3' Dale Taylor does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
- 8' Blackpool FC are deployed in a 3-1-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Peterborough United FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 13' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 24' GOAL! Brandon Khela fires home to make it 1-1!
- 29' The 21-year-old Reuell Walters has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luke Williams might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' George Honeyman makes way for Leighton Clarkson at the 38 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 43' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Peterborough United FC backline.
- 48' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' Assisted by James Husband with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tom Bloxham makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' Harley Mills is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Peterborough United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 69' Peterborough United FC have won 596 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 74' 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 David Okagbue suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' The crowd applauds Brandon Khela as he leaves the pitch. Matthew Garbett steps in for Peterborough United FC.
- 80' England international Declan Frith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 82' Goal! Dale Taylor scores his 22 goal in 372 matches.
- 83' A moment of madness from Fraser Horsfall on 83 minutes earns him a card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 85' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Dale Taylor departs to be replaced by Hayden Coulson.
- 86' Poor challenge from Archie Collins. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Poor challenge from Reuell Walters. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Cian Hayes. He replaces Harley Mills on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Blackpool FC and Peterborough United FC share the spoils 3-1.
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 | 4 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 3 |
| Joel Randall | 2 |
| Marcus Maddison | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Kwame Poku | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Dale Taylor | 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
1 / 4
1.86
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
35%
Blackpool FC or Peterborough United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.4%
2 – 0
14.6%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
10.1%
3 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4.1%
1 – 2
2.6%
4 – 1
2.6%
2 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 26% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✗
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

