Oxford United FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Taylor
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee John Flynn
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Oxford United FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' What a moment for Ken Dougall! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
- 21' Oxford United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jamie Hanson suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Luke Garbutt is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- 36' Alex Gorrin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Oxford United FC tonight.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' Against the run of play, Daniel Ballard has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Anthony Forde. He replaces Alex Gorrin on 46 minute.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Oxford United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 66' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 70' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Matthew Virtue-Thick is replaced by Jordan Gabriel on 70 minute.
- 71' Sam Winnall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt Taylor on 71 minute.
- 76' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 79' Blackpool FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 81' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Elliot Embleton is withdrawn and Ethan Robson gets his opportunity.
- 86' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cameron Brannagan, as he is very good at scoring at The Kassam Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cameron Brannagan on 88.
- 90' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Demetri Mitchell is hanging Sullay Kaikai on the field on 90 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Jerry Yates on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Sam Winnall 71'
-
28
Liam Kelly ↓ Olamide Shodipo 46'
- 20
- 30
- 3
- 8
-
6
Alex Gorrin ↓ Anthony Forde 46'
-
10
Mark Sykes ↓ Daniel Agyei 71'
- 22
- 5
- 13
Bench
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 71'
-
25
Olamide Shodipo ↑ 46'
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↑ 71'
- 24
-
14
Anthony Forde ↑ 46'
- 1
- 7
Coach
Karl Robinson
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
32
Elliot Embleton ↓ Ethan Robson 81'
- 12
- 18
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 29
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Ellis Simms 90'
- 17
- 26
Bench
- 28
-
6
Ethan Robson ↑ 81'
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 90'
-
2
Jordan Gabriel ↑ 70'
-
19
Ellis Simms ↑ 90'
- 25
- 38
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Browne | 3 |
| Greg Leigh | 1 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
| Mark Harris | 1 |
| Matthew Pennington | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Josh Ruffels | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2021-03-20
Oxford United FC
0–2
Blackpool FC
L
2021-03-16
Oxford United FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-03-13
Hull City AFC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2021-03-09
Swindon Town FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2021-03-06
Oxford United FC
0–0
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2021-03-02
Oxford United FC
0–0
Peterborough United FC
D
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Draw 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Blackpool FC
68%
Oxford United FC or Blackpool FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 22% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.