Sunderland AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 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 Carl Boyeson
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Alan Clayton
- Referee
- Referee Will Finnie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | 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' We are underway at Stadium of Light. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Josh Scowen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sunderland AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' Max Power has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' It’s high time Lee Johnson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Jerry Yates, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' 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 Luke O'Nien suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' GOAL! Sullay Kaikai scores on 56.
- 61' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Aiden O'Brien has done his job and it is now time for Ross Stewart to step up.
- 64' Aiden McGeady is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 69' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Josh Scowen by Carl Winchester on 70 minute.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 87' Daniel Ballard picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 90 minute. Grant Ward leaves to be changed by Kevin Stewart.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sunderland AFC.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Aiden O'Brien ↓ Ross Stewart 61'
- 33
- 11
- 28
- 6
- 9
- 13
-
14
Josh Scowen ↓ Jordan Jones 70'
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↓ Jordan Jones 70'
- 1
Bench
- 25
- 7
- 21
- 20
-
26
Carl Winchester ↑ 70'
-
27
Jordan Jones ↑ 70'
-
31
Ross Stewart ↑ 61'
Coach
Lee Johnson
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
- 12
-
18
Grant Ward ↓ Kevin Stewart 90'
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 3
- 29
- 9
- 26
Bench
- 21
- 28
-
39
Kevin Stewart ↑ 90'
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 70'
- 2
- 19
- 38
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Armand Gnanduillet | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.1
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Blackpool FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
63%
Draw or Blackpool FC
67%
Sunderland AFC or Blackpool FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.