Sunderland AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Walsall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Blackpool FC.
- 5' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 7' The supporters are chanting for Liam Feeney. He replaces Marc Bola on 7 minute.
- 12' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 17' Oliver Turton, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 22' Lynden Gooch is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sunderland AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 31' Armand Gnanduillet has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 31 minutes.
- 36' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' The whistle greets Lynden Gooch as he departs to be replaced by Charlie Wyke.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' Sunderland AFC make a change. Aiden McGeady trudges off to be replaced by Lewis Morgan on 62 minutes.
- 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 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 Nya Kirby suffering a number of foals already.
- 73' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Antony Evans by Chris Long on 73 minute.
- 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jack Baldwin makes it 1-1.
- 79' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 79 minute. Reece James leaves to be changed by Tom Flanagan.
- 80' A moment of madness from Jordan Thompson on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Matthew Virtue-Thick makes way for Nya Kirby at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Charlie Wyke 52'
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↓ Lewis Morgan 62'
- 14
-
16
Reece James ↓ Tom Flanagan 79'
- 15
- 13
- 1
- 23
- 22
- 30
Bench
- 25
-
12
Tom Flanagan ↑ 79'
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 52'
- 7
- 8
-
17
Lewis Morgan ↑ 62'
- 26
Coach
Jack Ross
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 20
- 21
- 7
- 16
-
27
Marc Bola ↓ Liam Feeney 7'
- 14
- 15
- 17
-
5
Antony Evans ↓ Chris Long 73'
Bench
-
24
Liam Feeney ↑ 7'
- 37
- 11
-
31
Chris Long ↑ 73'
-
23
Nya Kirby ↑ 90'
- 26
- 34
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.08
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
71%
Draw or Blackpool FC
61%
Sunderland AFC or Blackpool FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
2.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 19% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.