Thursday , 2 July 2026

Stevenage FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Stevenage FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Fri 18 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC Lamex Stadium 4,161 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 56' Robert Apter
0–2 63' Robert Apter
0–3 68' Robert Apter
Carl Piergianni 77' 1–3
Daniel Kemp 36' Y
Dan Butler 51' Y
Y 75' Elkan Baggott
Lewis Freestone 79' Y
Y 79' Oliver Casey

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Simon Mather
  • Assistant 1 Michael Webb
  • Assistant 2 Daniel D'Urso (England)

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
2025-04-18 Stevenage FC 1–3 Blackpool FC 2024-12-21 Blackpool FC 0–0 Stevenage FC 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
18 Apr Blackpool FC H 1–3 L
12 Apr Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
05 Apr Crawley Town FC H 3–1 W
01 Apr Stockport County FC A 0–3 L
27 Mar Leyton Orient FC A 0–1 L
15 Mar Reading FC A 1–1 D
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Stevenage FC A 3–1 W
05 Apr Rotherham United FC A 1–2 L
01 Apr Reading FC H 3–0 W
29 Mar Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–1 W
22 Mar Northampton Town FC A 2–0 W
15 Mar Leyton Orient FC H 1–2 L

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' Temperatures are rising at Lamex Stadium as Stevenage FC face off against Blackpool FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stevenage FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Daniel Phillips has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Harvey White, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 20' It looks surprising Stevenage FC does not make any changes. Oliver Casey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Blackpool FC come into this ranked 10 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' Stevenage FC have won 133 goals from 156 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 35' Harry Tyrer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
  • 36' Daniel Kemp has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
  • 41' 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.
  • 46' Stevenage FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 51' The referee has no hesitation. Dan Butler is booked for Stevenage FC — card on 51.
  • 56' Robert Apter has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Brandon Hanlan as he leaves the pitch. Elliott List steps in for Stevenage FC.
  • 63' Robert Apter is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 68' Assisted by Ashley Fletcher with the perfectly-timed delivery and Robert Apter makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 72' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Robert Apter by Tom Bloxham on 72 minute.
  • 75' That is a card for Blackpool FC. Elkan Baggott will be fuming at that decision.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Stevenage FC! Jake Forster-Caskey comes on to replace Dan Butler.
  • 77' Carl Piergianni doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 79' The referee has no hesitation. Lewis Freestone is booked for Stevenage FC — card on 79.
  • 84' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lee Evans made 380 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Blackpool FC take all three points.

Lineups

Stevenage FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Revell

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

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

2025-04-18 Stevenage FC 1–3 Blackpool FC 2024-12-21 Blackpool FC 0–0 Stevenage FC 2024-02-03 Stevenage FC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2023-10-14 Blackpool FC 3–0 Stevenage FC

Stevenage FC Form

2025-04-18 Stevenage FC 1–3 Blackpool FC L 2025-04-12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Stevenage FC L 2025-04-05 Stevenage FC 3–1 Crawley Town FC W 2025-04-01 Stockport County FC 3–0 Stevenage FC L 2025-03-27 Leyton Orient FC 1–0 Stevenage FC L 2025-03-15 Reading FC 1–1 Stevenage FC D

Blackpool FC Form

2025-04-18 Stevenage FC 1–3 Blackpool FC W 2025-04-05 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L 2025-04-01 Blackpool FC 3–0 Reading FC W 2025-03-29 Blackpool FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2025-03-22 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Blackpool FC W 2025-03-15 Blackpool FC 1–2 Leyton Orient FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24 Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Stevenage FC or Blackpool FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Stevenage FC32% Draw29% Blackpool FC39%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Stevenage FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Blackpool FC
68%
Stevenage FC or Blackpool FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stevenage FC24% Draw47% Blackpool FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
9%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC

Handicap Stevenage FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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