Harrogate Town AFC vs Blackpool FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Harrogate Town AFC vs Blackpool FC — FA Cup at CNG Stadium.
- Harrogate Town AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee
- Referee Robert Atkin
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Nov | Skelmersdale United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | FC Halifax Town | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Wrexham AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Harrogate Town AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Eastbourne Borough FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Harrogate Town AFC this season
Harrogate Town AFC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Ashley Fletcher | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Harrogate Town AFC and Blackpool FC is underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Harrogate Town AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Harrogate Town AFC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 35' Ben Woodburn is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Harrogate Town AFC so far.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Harrogate Town AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Calvin Miller.
- 47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Josh Falkingham.
- 50' A stunning finish from Mark Beck — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' Harrogate Town AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' What an equalizer from Grant Ward!
- 61' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Ben Woodburn exits the field as Beryly Lubala enters on 61.
- 63' Time for substitution for Harrogate Town AFC. Calvin Miller is replaced by Brendan Kiernan.
- 68' Connor Hall has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 73' It looks surprising Harrogate Town AFC does not make any changes. Jordan Gabriel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 78' Harrogate Town AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 79' Keshi Anderson makes way for Daniel Kemp at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 84' Harrogate Town AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 85' Jordan Gabriel makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 85' CJ Hamilton makes way for Demetri Mitchell at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 88' A change in the Harrogate Town AFC ranks — Josh Falkingham exits the field as Connor Kirby enters on 88.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Kevin Lokko. He receives a Red card.
- Blackpool FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Harrogate Town AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 20
- 4
- 12
- 7
- 17
- 6
-
19
Calvin Miller ↓ Brendan Kiernan 63'
- 18
- 9
Bench
- 16
- 13
- 2
-
14
Brendan Kiernan ↑ 63'
-
15
Connor Kirby ↑ 88'
- 10
Coach
Simon Weaver
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
- 14
- 18
- 1
-
31
Ben Woodburn ↓ Beryly Lubala 61'
- 29
-
8
Keshi Anderson ↓ Daniel Kemp 79'
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↓ Demetri Mitchell 85'
- 26
- 2
Bench
-
30
Beryly Lubala ↑ 61'
- 20
- 13
- 3
- 9
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 85'
-
19
Daniel Kemp ↑ 79'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Grant Ward | 1 |
| Jordan Gabriel | 1 |
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
| Mark Beck | 1 |
Head to Head
Harrogate Town AFC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.04
Harrogate Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Harrogate Town AFC or Draw
46%
Draw or Blackpool FC
78%
Harrogate Town AFC or Blackpool FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 2
9.5%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 3
6.6%
0 – 3
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 0
3.9%
1 – 4
3.5%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Harrogate Town AFC
| Handicap | Harrogate Town AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 22% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Harrogate Town AFC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

