Blackpool FC vs Wrexham AFC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Blackpool FC vs Wrexham AFC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Assistant 1 Adam Nichole (England)
- Assistant 2 Joe Simpson
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Wrexham AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Reading FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Exeter City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Wrexham AFC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 395 games and scored 484 goals.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackpool FC in their trying to find a way past Wrexham AFC's compact .
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' The 37-year-old James McClean has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Wrexham AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' Blackpool FC have won 484 goals from 395 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' The travelling Wrexham AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' GOAL! James McClean scores on 61. Assisted by George Dobson
- 64' GOAL! Oliver Rathbone scores on 64. Assisted by Jay Rodriguez
- 69' Hayden Coulson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 74' Wrexham AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 84' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Wrexham AFC players.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 8
- 7
- 15
- 21
- 20
- 12
- 25
- 30
- 19
- 24
Bench
- 5
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 14
- 4
- 22
Coach
Steve Bruce
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 16
- 7
- 24
- 15
- 28
- 20
- 4
- 47
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 11
- 26
- 5
- 29
- 13
- 38
- 6
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Steven Fletcher | 1 |
| Paul Mullin | 1 |
| Robert Apter | 1 |
| James McClean | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Wrexham AFC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Wrexham AFC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wrexham AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Wrexham AFC
66%
Blackpool FC or Wrexham AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Wrexham AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.