Coventry City FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at City of Coventry Stadium.
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Eddie Ilderton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Southend United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Arsenal FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | 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' KICK OFF: Blackpool FC gets underway.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' England international Oliver Turton has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Armand Gnanduillet has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' The 29-year-old Zain Westbrooke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 384 games and scored 466 goals.
- 35' Liam Feeney has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nick Anderton on 35 minute.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 45' Coventry City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 47' Nathan Delfouneso has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 47 minutes.
- 52' A stunning finish from Armand Gnanduillet — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 57' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Kelly made 374 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' It is a substitution in Coventry City FC team. Bright Enobakhare is replaced by Amadou Bakayoko on 65 minute.
- 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nathan Delfouneso.
- 73' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Oliver Turton is replaced by Harry Pritchard on 73 minute.
- 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 83' Ben Heneghan, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- It finishes all square. Coventry City FC and Blackpool FC share the spoils 0-2.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 24
- 23
- 10
- 11
- 1
- 15
- 5
- 6
- 17
- 3
Bench
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 65'
- 12
- 2
- 26
- 8
-
18
Jonson Clarke-Harris ↑ 73'
- 33
Coach
Mark Robins
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 37
-
20
Oliver Turton ↓ Harry Pritchard 73'
- 8
- 21
- 7
- 16
- 27
- 15
-
3
Nick Anderton ↓ Liam Feeney 35'
Bench
-
24
Liam Feeney ↑ 35'
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 73'
- 12
- 23
- 26
- 34
Coach
Terry McPhillips
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
2019-01-26
Coventry City FC
0–2
Blackpool FC
L
2019-01-19
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Coventry City FC
L
2019-01-12
Coventry City FC
1–1
AFC Wimbledon
D
2019-01-05
Scunthorpe United FC
2–1
Coventry City FC
L
2019-01-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–2
Coventry City FC
W
2018-12-29
Coventry City FC
1–0
Southend United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.74
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Blackpool FC
76%
Coventry City FC or Blackpool FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
15.7%
0 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 4
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 25% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

