Coventry City FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Coventry Building Society Arena.
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Burnley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Coventry City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Oct | Hull City AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Oct | Watford FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Blackpool FC get us underway at Coventry Building Society Arena.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Kyle McFadzean has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 13' Ben Sheaf picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 18' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tyler Walker suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Robins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 40' A stunning finish from Kasey Palmer — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' Coventry City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 50' Ken Dougall is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Coventry City FC tonight.
- 53' The deadlock is broken! Gary Madine gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Ken Dougall is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 56.
- 61' Callum O'Hare, a England midfielder, has 17 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Charlie Patino.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' Another substitution for Coventry City FC to replace Kasey Palmer by Viktor Gyokeres on 73 minute.
- 78' Jack Burroughs needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 80' What a moment for Jerry Yates! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Jake Bidwell exits the field as Tyler Walker enters on 85.
- 90' Poor challenge from Jerry Yates. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Blackpool FC take all three points.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Tyler Walker 85'
-
27
Jake Bidwell ↓ Jack Burroughs 85'
- 10
- 20
- 13
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↓ Viktor Gyokeres 73'
- 14
- 38
- 2
- 3
Bench
-
17
Viktor Gyokeres ↑ 73'
-
19
Tyler Walker ↑ 85'
- 1
-
32
Jack Burroughs ↑ 85'
- 4
- 22
- 36
Coach
Mark Robins
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
- 14
- 1
- 34
- 3
- 2
- 9
- 22
- 16
- 28
Bench
- 27
- 32
- 26
- 23
- 15
- 25
- 24
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gary Madine | 3 |
| Jerry Yates | 3 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 2 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 2 |
| Mark Cullen | 1 |
| Joe Dodoo | 1 |
| Kasey Palmer | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Blackpool FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
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
Coventry City FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Blackpool FC
65%
Coventry City FC or Blackpool FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.