Stoke City FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Stoke City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Bet365 Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 10' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Stoke City FC is showing some good football. However, Stoke City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Josef Bursik is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 21' The crowd applauds Gary Madine as he leaves the pitch. Theo Corbeanu steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 26' It looks surprising Stoke City FC does not make any changes. Rhys Williams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 31' Sonny Carey has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 15 appearances.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Harrison Clarke gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 34' The deadlock is broken! Harrison Clarke gets on the scoresheet on 34 minutes.
- 39' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Matthew Virtue-Thick departs to be replaced by Ken Dougall.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' Stoke City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' The crowd applauds Lewis Fiorini as he leaves the pitch. Charlie Patino steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 74' That is a Yellow card for Stoke City FC. Lewis Baker will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' Jacob Brown is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the forward.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ken Dougall on 78.
- 81' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Dwight Gayle has done his job and it is now time for Tyrese Campbell to step up.
- 82' Shayne Lavery has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jerry Yates on 82 minute.
- 84' William Smallbone makes way for Sam Clucas at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stoke City FC.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 90 minute. Josh Tymon leaves to be changed by Jordan Thompson.
- 90' Joshua Laurent is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Blackpool FC.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
11
Dwight Gayle ↓ Tyrese Campbell 81'
- 9
- 4
- 8
- 28
-
14
Josh Tymon ↓ Jordan Thompson 90'
- 1
-
18
William Smallbone ↓ Sam Clucas 84'
- 2
- 32
Bench
- 6
-
10
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 81'
-
7
Sam Clucas ↑ 84'
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 90'
- 13
- 22
- 7
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ Theo Corbeanu 21'
- 2
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Shayne Lavery 82'
- 32
- 17
- 11
- 23
- 15
-
8
Lewis Fiorini ↓ Charlie Patino 70'
- 16
Bench
-
12
Ken Dougall ↑ 46'
- 1
- 34
- 22
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 82'
-
25
Theo Corbeanu ↑ 21'
-
28
Charlie Patino ↑ 70'
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harrison Clarke | 2 |
| Steven Fletcher | 2 |
| Josh Bowler | 1 |
| Jacob Brown | 1 |
| Ian Carlo Poveda | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Blackpool FC
47%
Stoke City FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.3%
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 26% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.