Blackpool FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Southend United FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Anthony Moore
- Referee Joe Simpson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Southend United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Blackpool FC welcome Southend United FC for this crunch clash at Bloomfield Road.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southend United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Robert Kiernan adds to his 0 season tally! Southend United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 25' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' Armand Gnanduillet adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Southend United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Simon Cox is booked for Southend United FC — Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southend United FC backline.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 48' What a moment for Michael Turner! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
- 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 58' Charlie Kelman is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Southend United FC tonight.
- 60' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Nick Anderton departs to be replaced by Donervon Daniels.
- 65' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke Hyam.
- 66' Jason Demetriou is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 71' Nick Anderton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 73' It is a substitution in Southend United FC team. Charlie Kelman is replaced by Jason Demetriou on 73 minute.
- 76' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Chris Long gets a Yellow card.
- 81' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Nathan Delfouneso is replaced by Jordan Thompson.
- 84' Another substitution for Southend United FC to replace Sam Mantom by Taylor Moore on 84 minute.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Southend United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' Magnificent from Taylor Moore! That is 6 goals in 89 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Harry Bunn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Simon Cox at the 90 minute mark.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 24
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 7
- 16
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↓ Chris Long 60'
- 3
- 17
Bench
- 19
-
2
Donervon Daniels ↑ 60'
- 13
- 11
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 81'
-
31
Chris Long ↑ 60'
- 5
Coach
Terry McPhillips
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
- 13
- 6
- 15
- 2
-
18
Sam Mantom C ↓ Taylor Moore 84'
-
10
Simon Cox ↓ Harry Bunn 90'
- 26
- 42
- 34
Bench
-
30
Harry Bunn ↑ 90'
- 22
-
24
Jason Demetriou ↑ 73'
- 7
- 16
-
23
Taylor Moore ↑ 84'
- 29
Coach
Chris Powell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Armand Gnanduillet | 4 |
| Nathan Delfouneso | 2 |
| Taylor Moore | 1 |
| Simon Cox | 1 |
| Harry Lennon | 1 |
| Stephen McLaughlin | 1 |
| Jason Demetriou | 1 |
| Oliver Turton | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Southend United FC Form
2019-03-09
Blackpool FC
2–2
Southend United FC
D
2019-03-02
Southend United FC
0–3
Barnsley FC
L
2019-02-23
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-02-16
Southend United FC
3–3
Portsmouth FC
D
2019-02-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–0
Southend United FC
L
2019-02-09
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Southend United FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Southend United FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Southend United FC
56%
Blackpool FC or Southend United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Southend United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

