Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Southampton FC vs Blackpool FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2022-23
Southampton FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 28 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC St. Mary's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Sekou Mara 10' Y
Y 20' CJ Hamilton
Y 80' Ken Dougall
Ibrahima Diallo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Blackpool FC — FA Cup at St. Mary's Stadium.

Head-to-Head

1
Southampton FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-28 Southampton FC 2–1 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Blackpool FC H 2–1 W
21 Jan Aston Villa FC H 0–1 L
14 Jan Everton FC A 2–1 W
07 Jan Crystal Palace FC A 2–1 W
04 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 0–1 L
31 Dec Fulham FC A 1–2 L
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Southampton FC A 1–2 L
14 Jan Watford FC A 0–2 L
07 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 4–1 W
01 Jan Sunderland AFC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Sheffield United FC H 1–2 L
26 Dec Hull City AFC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Ashley Fletcher 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Southampton FC and Blackpool FC get this one started.
  • 5' It’s high time Mick McCarthy made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Controversy at the stadium! Sekou Mara argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' CJ Hamilton is having his name booked by the referee on 20.
  • 22' Southampton FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Romain Perraud on 22.
  • 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
  • 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Southampton FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 47' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 52' Josh Bowler has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 57' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 58' Jordan Thorniley has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Husband on 58 minute.
  • 62' Goal! Romain Perraud scores his 18 goal in 440 matches.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Mislav Orsic is replaced by Theo Walcott.
  • 67' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Charlie Patino makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 72' James Husband is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
  • 73' Charlie Patino makes way for Ken Dougall at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
  • 74' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sonny Carey is hanging Josh Bowler on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 79 minute. Ian Carlo Poveda leaves to be changed by Shayne Lavery.
  • 80' That is a Yellow card for Blackpool FC. Ken Dougall will be fuming at that decision.
  • 85' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Sekou Mara is replaced by Che Adams.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Romeo Lavia is replaced by Ibrahima Diallo on 87 minute.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ibrahima Diallo.
  • Blackpool FC will have plenty to reflect on. Southampton FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nathan Jones

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mick McCarthy

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC50% Draw27% Blackpool FC23%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Blackpool FC
50%
Southampton FC or Blackpool FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Southampton FC33% Draw49% Blackpool FC18%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 23% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.