Nottingham Forest FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at City Ground, Nottingham.
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nottingham Forest FC to score. At the same time, Blackpool FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Philip Zinckernagel on 20 minutes.
- 22' Brilliant from the forward! Brennan Johnson makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 22.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 37' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 47' Nottingham Forest FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' Nottingham Forest FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 53' GOAL! Jerry Yates scores on 53. Assisted by Jordan Gabriel
- 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' Lewis Grabban has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 62' Blackpool FC make a change. Tyreece John-Jules trudges off to be replaced by Demetri Mitchell on 62 minutes.
- 67' Nottingham Forest FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 71' Kevin Stewart makes way for Ken Dougall at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 76' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 81' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nottingham Forest FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 82' The referee shows Nottingham Forest FC player a Yellow card on 82.
- 87' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- The points are shared — Nottingham Forest FC 2-1 Blackpool FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 22
- 8
- 3
- 2
- 30
- 15
- 26
- 4
- 20
- 11
Bench
- 1
- 13
- 23
- 10
- 33
- 37
- 17
Coach
Steve Cooper
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 26
- 14
-
6
Kevin Stewart ↓ Ken Dougall 71'
- 29
- 9
- 8
- 32
- 28
- 11
- 4
Bench
- 13
-
12
Ken Dougall ↑ 71'
- 3
- 2
- 7
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 62'
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brennan Johnson | 5 |
| Albie Morgan | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 1 |
| Sam Surridge | 1 |
| Chris Wood | 1 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 1 |
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 1 |
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2021-10-16
Nottingham Forest FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2021-10-02
Birmingham City FC
0–3
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2021-09-29
Barnsley FC
1–3
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2021-09-25
Nottingham Forest FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2021-09-18
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–2
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2021-09-15
Nottingham Forest FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nottingham Forest FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Blackpool FC
52%
Nottingham Forest FC or Blackpool FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC
| Handicap | Nottingham Forest FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.