Blackpool FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Stevenage FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Howard
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Reading FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Stevenage FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #6 |
| 60 | Points | 75 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 21 / 12 / 13 |
| 54 | Scored | 49 |
| 65 | Conceded | 46 |
| -11 | GD | +3 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 37% | Win % | 46% |
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). Stevenage FC are 6th (75 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Stevenage FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Stevenage FC's compact .
- 7' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aaron Pressley on 7.
- 12' Stevenage FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 13' It’s gonna be a card for Ben Thompson.
- 18' Stevenage FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 18.
- 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Stevenage FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Finley Burns is replacing Nathan Thompson for the Stevenage FC side.
- 30' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stevenage FC backline.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jordan Rhodes makes it 1-0.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a card for Sonny Carey.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Kane Smith. He replaces Aaron Pressley on 46 minute.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Stevenage FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 53' A moment of madness from Terence Vancooten on 53 minutes earns him a card. Stevenage FC will be frustrated.
- 58' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Owen Dale makes it 2-0.
- 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Stevenage FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 78' A goal from the Ireland international Christopher Hamilton! He fires home on 78 to make it 3-0!
- 83' Terence Vancooten is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 85' Stevenage FC make a change. Jamie Reid trudges off to be replaced by Elliott List on 85 minutes.
- 87' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum Connolly is hanging Owen Dale on the field on 87 minute.
- 89' The crowd applauds Jordan Rhodes as he leaves the pitch. Karamoko Dembele steps in for Blackpool FC.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Blackpool FC players.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 3
- 6
-
7
Owen Dale ↓ Callum Connolly 87'
- 32
- 20
- 10
- 27
- 22
-
12
Kenneth Dougall ↓ Jensen Weir 87'
Bench
- 21
- 1
- 8
-
2
Callum Connolly ↑ 87'
-
15
Jensen Weir ↑ 87'
-
11
Karamoko Dembele ↑ 89'
- 19
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
4
Nathan Thompson ↓ Finley Burns 25'
-
19
Jamie Reid ↓ Elliott List 85'
- 23
- 11
- 8
- 15
- 5
- 1
-
20
Aaron Pressley ↓ Kane Smith 46'
- 10
Bench
- 29
-
14
Kane Smith ↑ 46'
-
9
Elliott List ↑ 85'
-
17
Finley Burns ↑ 25'
- 26
- 41
- 25
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Apter | 3 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Harvey White | 1 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
| Owen Dale | 1 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 1 |
| Jake Forster-Caskey | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.89
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Stevenage FC
43%
Blackpool FC or Stevenage FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
3%
4 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.