Blackpool FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Newhouse
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee
- Referee Richard Woodward
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool FC face off against Tranmere Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The 32-year-old Kieron Morris has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Tranmere Rovers FC that had 48 games and scored 58 goals.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Woodyard is booked for Tranmere Rovers FC — Yellow card on 24.
- 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, Peter Clarke is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
- 32' The referee shows Blackpool FC player a Yellow card on 32.
- 37' What a moment for Morgan Ferrier! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
- 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Matthew Virtue-Thick is replaced by Jay Spearing on 46 minute.
- 46' James Vaughan makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Tranmere Rovers FC are in front.
- 51' Chris Maxwell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Micky Mellon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 58' GOAL! Kiernan Dewsbury Hall fires home to make it 1-2!
- 60' It is a substitution in Tranmere Rovers FC team. Calum Woods is replaced by Corey Blackett-Taylor on 60 minute.
- 65' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Tranmere Rovers FC's shape.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' Poor challenge from Calum MacDonald. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 80' Liam Feeney needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 82' Time for substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC. James Vaughan is replaced by Conner Jennings.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Grant Ward. He replaces Nathan Delfouneso on 84 minute.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Husband made 289 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- Blackpool FC will have plenty to reflect on. Tranmere Rovers FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 6
- 11
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↓ Grant Ward 84'
- 40
- 42
- 24
- 26
- 29
- 17
- 15
Bench
-
27
Grant Ward ↑ 84'
-
8
Jay Spearing ↑ 46'
-
21
Armand Gnanduillet ↑ 46'
- 28
- 5
- 2
- 16
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 7
- 22
- 10
-
19
James Vaughan ↓ Conner Jennings 82'
- 24
- 36
- 17
- 16
- 1
- 6
Bench
-
23
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 60'
- 33
- 12
- 28
- 3
-
11
Conner Jennings ↑ 82'
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morgan Ferrier | 2 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
| James Vaughan | 1 |
| Ben Heneghan | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Tranmere Rovers FC Form
2020-03-10
Blackpool FC
1–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2020-03-07
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2020-02-25
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2020-02-22
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2020-02-11
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-02-08
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–2
Portsmouth FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Tranmere Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Tranmere Rovers FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Tranmere Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Tranmere Rovers FC
65%
Blackpool FC or Tranmere Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Tranmere Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Tranmere Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.