Blackpool FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Blackpool FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackpool FC to score. At the same time, Sunderland AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 8' A moment of madness from Callum Connolly on 8 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 13' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' Callum Wright is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- 19' A moment of madness from Edouard Michut on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 21' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Shayne Lavery! He fires home on 21 to make it 1-0!
- 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Ian Carlo Poveda argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
- 53' Luke O'Nien is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sunderland AFC tonight.
- 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Thorniley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
- 62' Abdoullah Ba gets the nod from Sunderland AFC. He replaces Edouard Michut and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' What an equalizer from Ross Stewart!
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Shayne Lavery.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Luke O'Nien.
- 73' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Jerry Yates comes on to replace Shayne Lavery.
- 78' Sunderland AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' Charlie Patino makes way for Ken Dougall at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jake Beesley.
- 88' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Ian Carlo Poveda is withdrawn and Callum Wright gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Callum Connolly. He receives a Red card.
- The points are shared — Blackpool FC 1-1 Sunderland AFC. Honours even.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 14
- 1
- 34
- 3
- 2
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↓ Jake Beesley 73'
- 26
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↓ Jerry Yates 73'
- 16
-
28
Charlie Patino ↓ Ken Dougall 80'
Bench
-
12
Ken Dougall ↑ 80'
-
9
Jerry Yates ↑ 73'
- 32
- 23
-
18
Jake Beesley ↑ 73'
- 15
-
24
Callum Wright ↑ 88'
Coach
Michael Appleton
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 13
- 20
- 10
- 14
- 1
- 24
- 32
- 5
-
25
Edouard Michut ↓ Abdoullah Ba 62'
- 16
Bench
- 12
- 4
- 7
- 27
-
17
Abdoullah Ba ↑ 62'
- 19
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Armand Gnanduillet | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Sunderland AFC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
63%
Blackpool FC or Sunderland AFC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.3%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.