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 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Matt Foley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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
17%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Portman Road Stadium!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Simon Grayson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 8' A goal from the Wales international Gwion Edwards! He fires home on 8 to make it 1-0!
- 13' 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.
- 18' Liam Feeney has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 22' A goal from the England international Joe Nuttall! He fires home on 22 to make it 1-1!
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' The 33-year-old Will Norris has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Calum MacDonald has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 400 appearances.
- 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ben Heneghan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ipswich Town FC.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' Brilliant from the ! Jay Spearing makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 53.
- 58' The England Luke Garbutt breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 2-2!
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Ipswich Town FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Oliver Turton. He replaces Calum MacDonald on 65 minute.
- 66' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Callum Guy comes on to replace Matthew Virtue-Thick.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Edwards.
- 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ipswich Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 84' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 84 minute. Sullay Kaikai leaves to be changed by Jordan Thompson.
- 85' Ipswich Town FC ring the changes. Gwion Edwards has done his job and it is now time for Alan Judge to step up.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jay Spearing. He receives a Yellow card.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Jay Spearing | 1 |
| Freddie Sears | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
| Luke Chambers | 1 |
| Teddy Bishop | 1 |
| Gary Madine | 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.