Fleetwood Town FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fleetwood Town FC vs Blackpool FC — League One .
- Fleetwood Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Akil Howson
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Philip Dermott
- Referee Peter Gibbons
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 06 Oct | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fleetwood Town FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
- 4' GOAL! Wes Burns fires home to make it 1-0!
- 9' Jordan Thompson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 11' Ross Wallace is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 16' 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 Jason Holt suffering a number of foals already.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fleetwood Town FC that had 289 games and scored 384 goals.
- 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Terry McPhillips will be considering his options from the bench.
- 31' Fleetwood Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' Jordan Thompson makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' Fleetwood Town FC have won 384 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Harry Pritchard gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Liam Feeney and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' Nathan Sheron was booked on 49.
- 54' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 55' It is a substitution in Fleetwood Town FC team. Ross Wallace is replaced by Paddy Madden on 55 minute.
- 57' What a moment for Paddy Madden! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' A goal from the England international Nathan Delfouneso! He fires home on 59 to make it 3-2!
- 64' A quiet spell here at . Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 68' A moment of madness from Marc Bola on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oliver Turton.
- 72' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Mark Cullen on, Nathan Delfouneso off on 72 minutes.
- 73' The crowd applauds Callum Guy as he leaves the pitch. Michael Nottingham steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 78' Jay Spearing has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 384 appearances.
- 83' Blackpool 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.
- 88' Time for substitution for Fleetwood Town FC. Ashley Hunter is replaced by Cian Bolger.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Armand Gnanduillet argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- The final score is 3-2.
Lineups
Fleetwood Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 9
- 20
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 29
- 7
-
22
Ashley Hunter ↓ Cian Bolger 88'
-
23
Ross Wallace ↓ Paddy Madden 55'
- 4
Bench
-
12
Cian Bolger ↑ 88'
- 8
- 19
- 27
-
17
Paddy Madden ↑ 55'
- 16
- 14
Coach
Joey Barton
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
-
24
Liam Feeney ↓ Harry Pritchard 46'
- 2
- 20
- 8
- 21
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↓ Mark Cullen 72'
- 16
- 27
-
25
Callum Guy ↓ Michael Nottingham 73'
- 15
Bench
- 19
- 5
- 13
-
9
Mark Cullen ↑ 72'
- 18
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 46'
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 73'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nathan Delfouneso | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 2 |
| Jack Marriott | 2 |
| Conor McAleny | 1 |
| Gary Madine | 1 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 1 |
| Wes Burns | 1 |
Head to Head
Fleetwood Town FC Form
2018-10-27
Fleetwood Town FC
3–2
Blackpool FC
W
2018-10-23
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2018-10-20
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2018-10-13
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2018-10-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–4
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2018-10-02
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.03
Fleetwood Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fleetwood Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Fleetwood Town FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Blackpool FC
49%
Fleetwood Town FC or Blackpool FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fleetwood Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Fleetwood Town FC
| Handicap | Fleetwood Town FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Fleetwood Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

