Blackpool FC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Walsall FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Richard Woodward
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Walsall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Arsenal FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackpool FC to score. At the same time, Walsall FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dean Keates might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 14' Assisted by Donervon Daniels with the perfectly-timed delivery and Chris Long makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' It looks like no one’s ball. Walsall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Walsall FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Harry Pritchard has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 384 appearances.
- 39' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' Isaiah Osbourne, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' The Walsall FC bench stirs into life. George Dobson is withdrawn and Isaiah Osbourne gets his opportunity.
- 51' Matt Jarvis has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Chris Long has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Virtue-Thick to step up.
- 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 71' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. Joe Edwards has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andy Cook on 73.
- 73' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Nathan Delfouneso is withdrawn and Antony Evans gets his opportunity.
- 78' The 30-year-old Cameron Norman has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' Walsall FC ring the changes. Nicky Devlin has done his job and it is now time for Zeli Ismail to step up.
- 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 88' What composure from Harry Pritchard! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 89' Joe Dodoo gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Armand Gnanduillet and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Marc Bola argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Another three points for Blackpool FC.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 20
-
21
Armand Gnanduillet ↓ Joe Dodoo 89'
- 7
- 16
- 27
- 14
- 15
- 31
Bench
- 37
-
11
Joe Dodoo ↑ 89'
- 23
- 26
- 34
-
17
Matthew Virtue-Thick ↑ 61'
-
5
Antony Evans ↑ 73'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 35
- 36
- 1
- 2
- 5
-
6
Nicky Devlin ↓ Zeli Ismail 79'
- 4
- 9
- 28
- 34
Bench
-
38
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 73'
- 27
- 3
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↑ 79'
-
30
Isaiah Osbourne ↑ 46'
- 13
- 29
Coach
Dean Keates
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harry Pritchard | 1 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Walsall FC
49%
Blackpool FC or Walsall FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
13%
0 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.