Blackpool FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Paul Newhouse
- Referee Carl Brook
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Plymouth Argyle FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #8 |
| 60 | Points | 73 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 22 / 7 / 17 |
| 54 | Scored | 75 |
| 65 | Conceded | 63 |
| -11 | GD | +12 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 37% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 8th (73 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Bloomfield Road that hosts another battle between Blackpool FC and Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 12' The Scotland Ryan Hardie breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Will Aimson made 4 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Blackpool FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 27' England international Grant Ward has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 42' Chris Maxwell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 46 minute. Jordan Thorniley leaves to be changed by Daniel Leo Gretarsson.
- 47' GOAL! Sullay Kaikai fires home to make it 1-1!
- 52' 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.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 62' Byron Moore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 4 appearances.
- 64' What a strike from Jerry Yates! The score is 2-1.
- 69' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Panutche Camara trudges off to be replaced by Byron Moore on 70 minutes.
- 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 82' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Elliot Embleton has done his job and it is now time for Ethan Robson to step up.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Luke Jephcott. He replaces Adam Lewis on 84 minute.
- 89' Another change for Plymouth Argyle FC made on 89 minute. Ryan Hardie leaves to be changed by Klaidi Lolos.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
32
Elliot Embleton ↓ Ethan Robson 82'
- 12
- 18
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 29
- 9
- 15
- 2
Bench
- 28
-
6
Ethan Robson ↑ 82'
- 35
- 19
-
23
Daniel Leo Gretarsson ↑ 46'
- 25
- 36
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Panutche Camara ↓ Byron Moore 70'
- 25
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 15
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Klaidi Lolos 89'
- 21
-
22
Adam Lewis ↓ Luke Jephcott 84'
- 18
Bench
- 16
-
17
Byron Moore ↑ 70'
- 14
-
19
Klaidi Lolos ↑ 89'
- 23
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↑ 84'
- 41
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marc Bola | 1 |
| Luke Jephcott | 1 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Ryan Hardie | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Mark Cullen | 1 |
| Mark Cullen | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2021-03-27
Blackpool FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2021-03-20
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2021-03-16
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-03-13
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-03-09
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2021-03-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Plymouth Argyle FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
58%
Blackpool FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.