Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

League One · 2020-21
Burton Albion FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 31 Oct 2020 · 15:00 UTC Pirelli Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Stephen Quinn 39' Y
Y 40' Chris Maxwell
Ciaran Gilligan 77' Y

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

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

3
3
5
Burton Albion FC 11 games · Avg 1.9 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-31 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Blackpool FC 2019-10-26 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Blackpool FC 2019-03-16 Burton Albion FC 3–0 Blackpool FC 2018-11-24 Blackpool FC 3–0 Burton Albion FC

Recent Form

Burton Albion FC
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
Blackpool FC
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
#21 Position #20
1 Points 1
1 Played 1
0 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
1 Scored 1
1 Conceded 1
+0 GD +0
1.00 PPG 1.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Burton Albion FC are 21st (1 pts). Blackpool FC are 20th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Burton Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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 Burton Albion FC to score. At the same time, Blackpool FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ciaran Gilligan, as he is very good at scoring at Pirelli Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oliver Turton made 384 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 21' Assisted by Sullay Kaikai with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jerry Yates makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 26' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stephen Quinn.
  • 40' The referee calls foul for Chris Maxwell. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 45' Jordan Williams has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 50' It’s high time Jake Buxton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 57' The whistle greets Niall Ennis as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Edwards.
  • 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 63' Daniel Leo Gretarsson makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Blackpool FC are in front.
  • 68' Burton Albion FC have won 418 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 73' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 75' Jerry Yates does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
  • 77' Ciaran Gilligan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
  • 78' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 78 minute. Sullay Kaikai leaves to be changed by Grant Ward.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Burton Albion FC. Ciaran Gilligan is replaced by Joe Powell.
  • 85' England international Colin Daniel has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 89' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Jerry Yates departs to be replaced by Oliver Sarkic.
  • It finishes all square. Burton Albion FC and Blackpool FC share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jake Buxton

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Shayne Lavery 2
Jerry Yates 2
Hayden Carter 1
Armand Gnanduillet 1
Bobby Kamwa 1
Joe Dodoo 1
Lee Evans 1
Jordan Thompson 1

Head to Head

2020-10-31 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Blackpool FC 2019-10-26 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Blackpool FC 2019-03-16 Burton Albion FC 3–0 Blackpool FC 2018-11-24 Blackpool FC 3–0 Burton Albion FC

Burton Albion FC Form

2020-10-31 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Blackpool FC L 2020-10-27 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC D 2020-10-24 Burton Albion FC 1–1 AFC Wimbledon D 2020-10-20 Burton Albion FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC L 2020-10-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Burton Albion FC D 2020-10-10 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC L

Blackpool FC Form

2020-10-31 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Blackpool FC W 2020-10-27 AFC Wimbledon 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2020-10-24 Blackpool FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2020-10-20 Blackpool FC 0–1 Charlton Athletic FC L 2020-10-17 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Blackpool FC D 2020-10-10 Blackpool FC 1–4 Ipswich Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.92 Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Blackpool FC or Draw 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burton Albion FC31% Draw33% Blackpool FC36%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Burton Albion FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Blackpool FC
69%
Burton Albion FC or Blackpool FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Burton Albion FC21% Draw56% Blackpool FC23%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC

Handicap Burton Albion FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 19% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

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