Thursday , 2 July 2026

Stevenage FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Stevenage FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 3 Feb 2024 · 15:00 UTC Lamex Stadium 5,014 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jake Forster-Caskey 85' 1–0
Y 45' Kylian Kouassi
Dan Butler 74' Y
Y 79' Karamoko Dembele
Y 85' James Husband
Carl Piergianni 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Stevenage FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Simon Mather
  • Assistant 1 Alexander Bradley (England)
  • Assistant 2 Dan Cook

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

3
1
2
Stevenage FC 6 games · Avg 2.3 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-03 Stevenage FC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2023-10-14 Blackpool FC 3–0 Stevenage FC

Recent Form

Stevenage FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Blackpool FC H 1–0 W
27 Jan Wigan Athletic FC A 3–2 W
13 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–0 W
06 Jan Maidstone United FC A 0–1 L
01 Jan Portsmouth FC A 1–2 L
26 Dec Northampton Town FC H 3–0 W
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Stevenage FC A 0–1 L
27 Jan Charlton Athletic FC H 1–1 D
20 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 2–1 W
17 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 2–3 L
13 Jan Exeter City FC H 2–0 W
07 Jan Nottingham Forest FC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Stevenage FC Blackpool FC
#6 Position #13
75 Points 60
46 Played 46
21 / 12 / 13 W / D / L 17 / 9 / 20
49 Scored 54
46 Conceded 65
+3 GD -11
1.63 PPG 1.30
46% Win % 37%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Stevenage FC are 6th (75 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Lamex Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Lamex Stadium. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Stevenage FC that had 156 games and scored 133 goals.
  • 30' Stevenage 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.
  • 35' Finley Burns, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' Blackpool FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' The 33-year-old Craig MacGillivray has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 55' 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.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Stevenage FC! Jake Forster-Caskey comes on to replace Finley Burns.
  • 63' Stevenage FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 68' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 69' Blackpool FC make a change. Kylian Kouassi trudges off to be replaced by Karamoko Dembele on 69 minutes.
  • 74' Dan Butler has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 74.
  • 78' Blackpool FC make a change. Christopher Hamilton trudges off to be replaced by Shayne Lavery on 78 minutes.
  • 79' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Karamoko Dembele on 79 minutes.
  • 84' 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.
  • 85' Brilliant from the ! Jake Forster-Caskey makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 85.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Husband on 85.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Oliver Norburn as he leaves the pitch. Matty Virtue steps in for Blackpool FC.
  • 89' Controversy at the stadium! Carl Piergianni argues furiously but the card stands.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Stevenage FC take all three points.

Lineups

Stevenage FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Apter 3
Jake Forster-Caskey 1
Carl Piergianni 1
Harvey White 1
Jordan Rhodes 1
Owen Dale 1
Christopher Hamilton 1

Head to Head

2024-02-03 Stevenage FC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2023-10-14 Blackpool FC 3–0 Stevenage FC

Stevenage FC Form

2024-02-03 Stevenage FC 1–0 Blackpool FC W 2024-01-27 Wigan Athletic FC 2–3 Stevenage FC W 2024-01-13 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–1 Stevenage FC W 2024-01-06 Maidstone United FC 1–0 Stevenage FC L 2024-01-01 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Stevenage FC L 2023-12-26 Stevenage FC 3–0 Northampton Town FC W

Blackpool FC Form

2024-02-03 Stevenage FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2024-01-27 Blackpool FC 1–1 Charlton Athletic FC D 2024-01-20 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Blackpool FC W 2024-01-17 Blackpool FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC L 2024-01-13 Blackpool FC 2–0 Exeter City FC W 2024-01-07 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Blackpool FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22 Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Stevenage FC46% Draw30% Blackpool FC24%
Actual: Stevenage FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Stevenage FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Blackpool FC
54%
Stevenage FC or Blackpool FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stevenage FC28% Draw53% Blackpool FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC

Handicap Stevenage FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 23% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 17% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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