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Burton Albion FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Sat 31 Oct 2020 · 15:00 UTC Pirelli Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Burton Albion FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Grant Taylor
  • Referee Declan Bourne
  • Referee Steve Rushton
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct Blackpool FC H 1–2 L
27 Oct Peterborough United FC A 2–2 D
24 Oct AFC Wimbledon H 1–1 D
20 Oct Rochdale AFC H 0–1 L
17 Oct Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D
10 Oct Plymouth Argyle FC A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct Burton Albion FC A 2–1 W
27 Oct AFC Wimbledon A 0–1 L
24 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–0 W
20 Oct Charlton Athletic FC H 0–1 L
17 Oct Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–1 D
10 Oct Ipswich Town FC H 1–4 L

Season Stats

Burton Albion FC Blackpool FC
#7 Position #15
12 Points 8
8 Played 7
3 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
13 Scored 13
12 Conceded 13
+1 GD +0
1.50 PPG 1.14
38% Win % 29%

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
14% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Burton Albion FC are 7th (12 pts). Blackpool FC are 15th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Burton Albion FC
Jack Armer 2 G 1 A
Finn Delap 2 G
Matthew Dennis 1 G
Kgaogelo Chauke 1 G
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' Welcome to Pirelli Stadium that hosts another battle between Burton Albion FC and Blackpool FC.
  • 5' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Burton Albion FC have won 425 goals from 376 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Pirelli Stadium. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 21' The England forward Jerry Yates breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 0-1!
  • 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burton Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jake Buxton might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' Controversy at the stadium! Stephen Quinn argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 40' Blackpool FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' Iceland international Daniel Leo Gretarsson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kieran O'Hara is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Burton Albion FC.
  • 57' Niall Ennis makes way for Ryan Edwards at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burton Albion FC.
  • 62' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 62 minutes.
  • 63' What a moment for Daniel Leo Gretarsson! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Burton Albion FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 73' Burton Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 75' A goal from the England international Jerry Yates! He fires home on 75 to make it 0-3!
  • 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ciaran Gilligan.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Sullay Kaikai is replaced by Grant Ward on 78 minute.
  • 80' Fresh legs for Burton Albion FC! Joe Powell comes on to replace Ciaran Gilligan.
  • 85' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Jordan Williams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 89' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Jerry Yates exits the field as Oliver Sarkic enters on 89.
  • With this win, Blackpool FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.68 Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Burton Albion FC or Blackpool FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Burton Albion FC38% Draw27% Blackpool FC35%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Burton Albion FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Blackpool FC
62%
Burton Albion FC or Blackpool FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Burton Albion FC30% Draw42% Blackpool FC28%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC

Handicap Burton Albion FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 17% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.