Huddersfield Town AFC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | Bristol City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Aug | Burnley FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at John Smith's Stadium!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Huddersfield Town AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Faustino Anjorin has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Appleton might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' What a moment for Theo Corbeanu! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' A quiet spell here at John Smith's Stadium. Huddersfield Town AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Callum Connolly has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' Huddersfield Town AFC ring the changes. Kaine Hayden has done his job and it is now time for Patrick Jones to step up.
- 58' Callum Connolly has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Rhys Williams is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 63.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Jerry Yates is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 65.
- 67' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! James Husband comes on to replace Rhys Williams.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' It is a substitution in Huddersfield Town AFC team. Faustino Anjorin is replaced by Duane Holmes on 73 minute.
- 75' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Ian Carlo Poveda has done his job and it is now time for Shayne Lavery to step up.
- 76' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Theo Corbeanu departs to be replaced by CJ Hamilton.
- 81' Jonathan Russell makes way for Etienne Camara at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Huddersfield Town AFC.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Huddersfield Town AFC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Blackpool FC take all three points.
Lineups
Huddersfield Town AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 7
-
6
Jonathan Hogg ↓ Josh Ruffels 56'
-
25
Daniel Ward ↓ Jordan Rhodes 81'
- 32
- 2
- 33
- 22
-
8
Faustino Anjorin ↓ Duane Holmes 73'
-
16
Kaine Hayden ↓ Patrick Jones 56'
- 5
Bench
-
19
Duane Holmes ↑ 73'
-
9
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 81'
-
14
Josh Ruffels ↑ 56'
- 39
-
26
Patrick Jones ↑ 56'
-
24
Etienne Camara ↑ 81'
- 41
Coach
Danny Schofield
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
- 34
- 2
- 9
- 32
- 26
- 23
- 4
-
15
Rhys Williams ↓ James Husband 67'
-
25
Theo Corbeanu ↓ CJ Hamilton 76'
Bench
- 1
-
3
James Husband ↑ 67'
- 29
-
22
CJ Hamilton ↑ 76'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 75'
- 24
- 41
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Koroma | 2 |
| Matthew Pearson | 2 |
| Sorba Thomas | 2 |
| Robert Apter | 1 |
| Gary Madine | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Theo Corbeanu | 1 |
| Josh Bowler | 1 |
Head to Head
Huddersfield Town AFC Form
2022-09-04
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–1
Blackpool FC
L
2022-08-31
Bristol City FC
2–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2022-08-27
Huddersfield Town AFC
2–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2022-08-16
Norwich City FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2022-08-13
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–1
Stoke City FC
W
2022-08-05
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
Huddersfield Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Huddersfield Town AFC or Blackpool FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw
69%
Draw or Blackpool FC
60%
Huddersfield Town AFC or Blackpool FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Huddersfield Town AFC
| Handicap | Huddersfield Town AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

