Blackpool FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Stoke City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Reading FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Bloomfield Road will turn into a battlefield for Blackpool FC and Stoke City FC.
- 5' Stoke City FC have won 400 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Steven Fletcher is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stoke City FC.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Stoke City FC's compact .
- 16' The supporters are chanting for Luke Garbutt. He replaces Richard Keogh on 16 minute.
- 21' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael O'Neill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for Stoke City FC. Romaine Sawyers will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' A moment of madness from Romaine Sawyers on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Stoke City FC will be frustrated.
- 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan Thompson.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' A moment of madness from Ben Wilmot on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Stoke City FC will be frustrated.
- 42' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Stoke City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' The referee has no hesitation. Josh Tymon is booked for Stoke City FC — Yellow card on 44.
- 45' Steven Fletcher is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Leo Ostigard has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Wilmot on 46 minute.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' The travelling Stoke City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Jordan Gabriel has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 372 appearances.
- 66' Jacob Brown has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 69' Gary Madine has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jerry Yates on 69 minute.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 78' Steven Fletcher does the damage! The net is bulging and Stoke City FC surge ahead!
- 78' Jordan Thompson makes way for Mario Vrancic at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stoke City FC.
- 79' A goal from the Scotland international Steven Fletcher! He fires home on 79 to make it 0-2!
- 79' Blackpool FC make a change. Demetri Mitchell trudges off to be replaced by Josh Bowler on 79 minutes.
- 84' 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.
- 89' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Stoke City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
26
Richard Keogh ↓ Luke Garbutt 16'
- 12
- 3
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Gary Madine 69'
- 10
- 8
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↓ Josh Bowler 79'
- 32
- 4
- 16
Bench
- 13
- 5
-
14
Gary Madine ↑ 69'
- 2
-
29
Luke Garbutt ↑ 16'
- 7
-
11
Josh Bowler ↑ 79'
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Ben Wilmot ↓ Leo Ostigard 46'
- 2
- 4
- 36
-
18
Jacob Brown ↓ Tyrese Campbell 69'
- 9
- 28
- 6
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↓ Mario Vrancic 78'
- 14
- 12
Bench
-
10
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 69'
- 23
- 1
-
8
Mario Vrancic ↑ 78'
- 22
-
19
Leo Ostigard ↑ 46'
- 21
Coach
Michael O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steven Fletcher | 2 |
| Harrison Clarke | 2 |
| Josh Bowler | 1 |
| Jacob Brown | 1 |
| Ian Carlo Poveda | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Draw 68% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Stoke City FC
64%
Blackpool FC or Stoke City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.