Sunderland AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Oliver Yates
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee James Bell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Southend United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
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' And we are off! Sunderland AFC vs Blackpool FC — let the football do the talking.
- 4' Matthew Virtue-Thick does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
- 9' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 14' 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.
- 19' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Parkinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' James Husband is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' The deadlock is broken! Charlie Wyke gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
- 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sunderland AFC that had 363 games and scored 478 goals.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for George Dobson.
- 46' Sean Scannell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sullay Kaikai on 46 minute.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' The 34-year-old Tom Flanagan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Flanagan on 59.
- 64' Oliver Turton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sunderland AFC so far.
- 69' Ryan Edwards needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 72' The whistle greets Duncan Watmore as he departs to be replaced by Lynden Gooch.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for George Dobson.
- 78' Will Grigg is replacing Charlie Wyke for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 80' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Nathan Delfouneso departs to be replaced by Joe Nuttall.
- 82' Lynden Gooch is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 84' Sunderland AFC make a change. Chris Maguire trudges off to be replaced by Grant Leadbitter on 84 minutes.
- 89' Jordan Thompson is replacing Matthew Virtue-Thick for the Blackpool FC side.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Blackpool FC. Liam Feeney will be fuming at that decision.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↓ Lynden Gooch 72'
- 12
- 6
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Will Grigg 78'
- 7
- 13
- 5
- 1
- 18
- 28
Bench
- 10
- 2
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 72'
- 3
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↑ 84'
-
22
Will Grigg ↑ 78'
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Sean Scannell 46'
- 11
- 20
- 8
- 21
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↓ Joe Nuttall 80'
- 16
- 26
- 5
- 23
- 17
Bench
-
14
Sean Scannell ↑ 46'
- 25
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 89'
- 28
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↑ 80'
- 4
- 29
Coach
Simon Grayson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
| Shayne Lavery | 1 |
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
70%
Draw or Blackpool FC
61%
Sunderland AFC or Blackpool FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.