Sunday , 15 November 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
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Southampton FC is hosting Blackpool FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Wales international Chris Maxwell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Sekou Mara will be fuming at that decision.
  • 15' Romeo Lavia has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 449 appearances.
  • 20' CJ Hamilton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 20.
  • 22' Romain Perraud has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 22 minutes.
  • 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mick McCarthy will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 37' With 1 assists to his name this season, Ainsley Maitland-Niles is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southampton FC.
  • 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 47' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southampton FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 52' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' Southampton FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
  • 58' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. James Husband departs to be replaced by Jordan Thorniley.
  • 62' Goal! Romain Perraud scores his 18 goal in 443 matches.
  • 63' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Theo Walcott is hanging Mislav Orsic on the field on 63 minute.
  • 67' Charlie Patino adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 72' 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 Mohamed Elyounoussi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 73' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 73 minute. Charlie Patino leaves to be changed by Ken Dougall.
  • 74' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Josh Bowler is replaced by Sonny Carey on 74 minute.
  • 79' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Ian Carlo Poveda has done his job and it is now time for Shayne Lavery to step up.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Ken Dougall argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Sekou Mara is replaced by Che Adams.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Ibrahima Diallo. He replaces Romeo Lavia on 87 minute.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Ibrahima Diallo on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
  • Full Time. Southampton FC beats Blackpool FC

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.