Thursday , 2 July 2026

Exeter City FC vs Blackpool FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2018-19
Exeter City FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 10 Nov 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 72' Joe Dodoo
Jordan Tillson 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Exeter City FC vs Blackpool FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Young
  • Referee Ron Ganfield
  • Referee Kevin Howick
  • Referee Samuel Allison
  • Referee Lee Collins

Head-to-Head

1
1
5
Exeter City FC 7 games · Avg 2.9 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-10 Exeter City FC 2–3 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Blackpool FC H 2–3 L
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Nov Exeter City FC A 3–2 W
06 Nov Gillingham FC A 1–0 W
03 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 0–3 L
27 Oct Fleetwood Town FC A 2–3 L
23 Oct Scunthorpe United FC H 1–0 W
20 Oct AFC Wimbledon H 2–0 W

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Exeter City FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Exeter City FC
Jack Aitchison 2 G
Jayden Wareham 2 G
Blackpool FC
Ashley Fletcher 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Exeter City FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
  • 3' What a strike from Joe Dodoo! The score is 0-1.
  • 8' It looks surprising Exeter City FC does not make any changes. Nicky Law has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' Dara O'Shea has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 19' GOAL! Mark Cullen fires home to make it 0-2!
  • 24' Brilliant from the ! Harry Pritchard makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 24.
  • 29' Exeter City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 49' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke Croll is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
  • 52' The supporters are chanting for Tristan Abrahams. He replaces Jonathan Forte on 52 minute.
  • 57' Callum Guy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 62' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
  • 67' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Mark Cullen by Liam Feeney on 67 minute.
  • 69' What a moment for Jordan Tillson! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' The referee shows Blackpool FC player a Yellow card on 72.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Exeter City FC. Pierce Sweeney is replaced by James Oates.
  • 74' Michael Nottingham is ready to make an impact after coming on for John O'Sullivan at the 74 minute mark.
  • 79' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jordan Tillson on 81 minutes.
  • 86' The energy levels are beginning to show. Terry McPhillips might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 89' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Ryan McLaughlin is replaced by Nathan Delfouneso on 89 minute.
  • 90' Tristan Abrahams makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Exeter City FC are in front.
  • 2-3 the final result. Exeter City FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matthew Taylor

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Terry McPhillips

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Exeter City FC or Blackpool FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Exeter City FC32% Draw25% Blackpool FC43%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Exeter City FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Blackpool FC
68%
Exeter City FC or Blackpool FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Exeter City FC26% Draw40% Blackpool FC34%
Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 1
5%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.2%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC

Handicap Exeter City FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 16% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 19% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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