Derby County FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Assistant 1 Richard Woodward
- Assistant 2 Thomas Harty
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Derby County FC and Blackpool FC has kicked off!
- 5' Derby County FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Derby County FC have won 452 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Joe Wildsmith has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 20' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 33' Blackpool FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 33.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' The Gambia Ebou Adams breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-0!
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Oliver Norburn is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Derby County FC.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Hayden Coulson is booked for Blackpool FC — card on 60.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver Norburn argues furiously but the card stands.
- 69' 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.
- 70' Derby County FC make a change. Corey Blackett-Taylor trudges off to be replaced by James Collins on 70 minutes.
- 71' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel departs to be replaced by Christopher Hamilton.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' Matty Virtue gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Oliver Norburn and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' A quiet spell here at Pride Park Stadium. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' Another change for Derby County FC made on 90 minute. Joe Ward leaves to be changed by Martyn Waghorn.
- 90' Poor challenge from Louie Sibley. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Derby County FC take all three points.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 11
- 14
- 27
- 2
- 35
-
23
Joe Ward ↓ Martyn Waghorn 90'
- 32
- 17
- 6
- 1
Bench
-
10
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 90'
- 4
-
9
James Collins ↑ 70'
- 13
- 22
-
16
Liam Thompson ↑ 70'
Coach
Paul Warne
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 7
- 5
-
6
Oliver Norburn ↓ Matty Virtue 79'
- 15
- 32
- 11
- 18
- 20
- 10
- 4
Bench
- 1
- 2
- 19
- 9
- 27
-
17
Matty Virtue ↑ 79'
-
22
Christopher Hamilton ↑ 71'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Eiran Cashin | 1 |
| Malcolm Ebiowei | 1 |
| Korey Smith | 1 |
| Martyn Waghorn | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Kenneth Dougall | 1 |
| Ebou Adams | 1 |
| Luke Plange | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Blackpool FC
45%
Derby County FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
2.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 26% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.