Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Burton Albion FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Burton Albion FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Tue 26 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Pirelli Stadium 4,196 HT 45' · FT 45'
Bobby Kamwa 10' 1–0
Bobby Kamwa 21' Y
Adedeji Oshilaja 28' Y
Y 57' Oliver Norburn

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Mark Jones
  • Assistant 2 Oliver Bickle

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

3
3
5
Burton Albion FC 11 games · Avg 1.9 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-26 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2023-08-05 Blackpool FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC 2021-03-16 Blackpool FC 1–1 Burton Albion FC 2020-10-31 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Blackpool FC 2019-10-26 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Blackpool FC H 1–0 W
23 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 1–1 D
16 Dec Oxford United FC A 0–3 L
09 Dec Stevenage FC H 1–2 L
28 Nov Portsmouth FC H 0–2 L
25 Nov Peterborough United FC A 0–4 L
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Burton Albion FC A 0–1 L
23 Dec Bristol Rovers FC H 3–1 W
19 Dec Forest Green Rovers FC H 3–0 W
16 Dec Cambridge United FC A 1–2 L
09 Dec Carlisle United FC H 3–0 W
28 Nov Northampton Town FC H 1–2 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pirelli Stadium!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Mills will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Assisted by Max Crocombe with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bobby Kamwa makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 21' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Bobby Kamwa on 21 minutes.
  • 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 28' Poor challenge from Adedeji Oshilaja. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' The 37-year-old Mustapha Carayol has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 43' Karamoko Dembele has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Oliver Casey. He replaces Matthew Pennington on 46 minute.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 56' It’s high time Gary Mills made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 57' Oliver Norburn was booked on 57.
  • 62' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Kyle Joseph is replaced by Jake Beesley.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Burton Albion FC. Joe Powell is replaced by Rekeem Harper.
  • 71' Burton Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
  • 76' Mason Bennett is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kwadwo Baah at the 76 minute mark.
  • 77' Mustapha Carayol has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bobby Kamwa on 77 minute.
  • 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 87' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • With this win, Burton Albion FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Mills

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jerry Yates 2
Shayne Lavery 2
Albie Morgan 1
Liam Boyce 1
Rumarn Burrell 1
Daniel Leo Gretarsson 1
Luke Garbutt 1
Hayden Carter 1

Head to Head

2023-12-26 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2023-08-05 Blackpool FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC 2021-03-16 Blackpool FC 1–1 Burton Albion FC 2020-10-31 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Blackpool FC 2019-10-26 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Blackpool FC

Burton Albion FC Form

2023-12-26 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Blackpool FC W 2023-12-23 Charlton Athletic FC 1–1 Burton Albion FC D 2023-12-16 Oxford United FC 3–0 Burton Albion FC L 2023-12-09 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Stevenage FC L 2023-11-28 Burton Albion FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC L 2023-11-25 Peterborough United FC 4–0 Burton Albion FC L

Blackpool FC Form

2023-12-26 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2023-12-23 Blackpool FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-12-19 Blackpool FC 3–0 Forest Green Rovers FC W 2023-12-16 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L 2023-12-09 Blackpool FC 3–0 Carlisle United FC W 2023-11-28 Blackpool FC 1–2 Northampton Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.67 Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Burton Albion FC or Blackpool FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Burton Albion FC44% Draw26% Blackpool FC30%
Actual: Burton Albion FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Burton Albion FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Blackpool FC
56%
Burton Albion FC or Blackpool FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Burton Albion FC32% Draw44% Blackpool FC24%
Actual: Burton Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC

Handicap Burton Albion FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 20% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 16% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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