Ipswich Town FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ipswich Town FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Portman Road Stadium.
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Matt Foley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Southend United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Portman Road Stadium as Ipswich Town FC face off against Blackpool FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 8' What composure from Gwion Edwards! The Wales international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 13' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 18' Janoi Donacien has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 22' Joe Nuttall makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 27' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Ipswich Town FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 37' The 37-year-old Jay Spearing has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 47' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' Sensational shot from Jay Spearing. Blackpool FC is back in the lead.
- 58' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luke Garbutt makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 63' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ipswich Town FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Calum MacDonald is replaced by Oliver Turton.
- 66' The crowd applauds Matthew Virtue-Thick as he leaves the pitch. Callum Guy steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Ryan Edwards argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' Ipswich Town FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 79' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 84' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Sullay Kaikai exits the field as Jordan Thompson enters on 84.
- 85' Alan Judge is replacing Gwion Edwards for the Ipswich Town FC side.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jay Spearing is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↓ Alan Judge 85'
- 11
-
21
Flynn Downes ↓ Will Keane 84'
-
17
Daniel Rowe ↓ Anthony Georgiou 66'
- 2
- 9
- 12
- 29
- 28
Bench
- 23
- 44
-
18
Alan Judge ↑ 85'
-
48
Will Keane ↑ 84'
- 1
- 5
-
38
Anthony Georgiou ↑ 66'
Coach
Paul Lambert
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Jordan Thompson 84'
- 6
- 11
- 8
- 7
- 24
- 26
- 5
- 23
-
29
Calum MacDonald ↓ Oliver Turton 65'
- 17
Bench
- 14
-
20
Oliver Turton ↑ 65'
- 16
-
25
Callum Guy ↑ 66'
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 84'
- 28
- 9
Coach
Simon Grayson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gwion Edwards | 3 |
| Joe Nuttall | 2 |
| Alan Judge | 1 |
| Luke Woolfenden | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Jay Spearing | 1 |
| Freddie Sears | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
Head to Head
Ipswich Town FC Form
2019-11-23
Ipswich Town FC
2–2
Blackpool FC
D
2019-11-20
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-11-05
Rochdale AFC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-10-26
Southend United FC
1–3
Ipswich Town FC
W
2019-10-23
Ipswich Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-10-20
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Ipswich Town FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Ipswich Town FC or Blackpool FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Ipswich Town FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Blackpool FC
60%
Ipswich Town FC or Blackpool FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC
| Handicap | Ipswich Town FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.