Huddersfield Town AFC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Huddersfield Town AFC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at John Smith's Stadium.
- Huddersfield Town AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Huddersfield Town AFC vs Blackpool FC — let the football do the talking.
- 1' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jerry Yates makes it 0-1.
- 3' Brilliant from the ! Daniel Ward makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 3.
- 8' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Huddersfield Town AFC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 13' Lee Nicholls has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 191 appearances.
- 18' Sensational shot from Gary Madine. Blackpool FC is back in the lead.
- 23' Huddersfield Town AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Huddersfield Town AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' It’s a booking for Huddersfield Town AFC player. Harry Toffolo gets a Yellow card.
- 38' Huddersfield Town AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 41' Huddersfield Town AFC make a change. Tom Lees trudges off to be replaced by Oliver Turton on 41 minutes.
- 45' Jordan Gabriel was booked on 45.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Rhodes. He replaces Scott High on 58 minute.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Jordan Gabriel. He receives a Red card.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Richard Keogh. He replaces Josh Bowler on 65 minute.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' Shayne Lavery is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gary Madine at the 75 minute mark.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Duane Holmes. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' Huddersfield Town AFC ring the changes. Naby Sarr has done his job and it is now time for Aaron Rowe to step up.
- 80' Sorba Thomas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 82' Demetri Mitchell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sonny Carey on 82 minute.
- 84' What composure from Sorba Thomas! The Wales international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 89' A quiet spell here at John Smith's Stadium. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The points are shared — Huddersfield Town AFC 3-2 Blackpool FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Huddersfield Town AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 16
-
19
Duane Holmes ↓ Josh Koroma 79'
- 25
-
32
Tom Lees ↓ Oliver Turton 41'
- 8
-
23
Naby Sarr ↓ Aaron Rowe 79'
- 3
- 4
- 24
-
15
Scott High ↓ Jordan Rhodes 58'
Bench
-
10
Josh Koroma ↑ 79'
- 31
-
9
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 58'
-
20
Oliver Turton ↑ 41'
- 14
-
29
Aaron Rowe ↑ 79'
- 37
Coach
Carlos Corberán
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ Shayne Lavery 75'
- 3
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Dujon Sterling 65'
- 10
- 32
-
11
Josh Bowler ↓ Richard Keogh 65'
- 4
- 23
-
16
Sonny Carey ↓ Demetri Mitchell 82'
Bench
- 13
-
26
Richard Keogh ↑ 65'
-
35
Dujon Sterling ↑ 65'
- 22
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 82'
- 28
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 75'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matthew Pearson | 2 |
| Sorba Thomas | 2 |
| Josh Koroma | 2 |
| Jonathan Hogg | 1 |
| Joe Taylor | 1 |
| Brodie Spencer | 1 |
| Albie Morgan | 1 |
| Daniel Ward | 1 |
Head to Head
Huddersfield Town AFC Form
2021-12-26
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–2
Blackpool FC
W
2021-12-18
Bristol City FC
2–3
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2021-12-11
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Coventry City FC
D
2021-12-04
Barnsley FC
1–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2021-11-27
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2021-11-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Huddersfield Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Huddersfield Town AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw
79%
Draw or Blackpool FC
45%
Huddersfield Town AFC or Blackpool FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Huddersfield Town AFC
| Handicap | Huddersfield Town AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.