Swansea City AFC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Swansea City AFC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Swansea.com Stadium.
- Swansea City AFC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Stoke City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Reading FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Swansea City AFC to score. At the same time, Blackpool FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Swansea City AFC is showing some good football. However, Swansea City AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' James Husband has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' The 28-year-old Daniel Grimshaw has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' England international Matt Grimes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' The Netherlands Joel Piroe breaks the deadlock on 35 minutes. 1-0!
- 36' Joel Piroe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 41' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 51' Flynn Downes, a England , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 54' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Dujon Sterling gets a Yellow card.
- 59' Jake Bidwell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 41 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Demetri Mitchell is replaced by Josh Bowler.
- 71' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Jerry Yates is replaced by Shayne Lavery.
- 72' Michael Obafemi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joel Piroe at the 72 minute mark.
- 75' A tactical swap from Swansea City AFC — Korey Smith on, Jules Ntcham off on 75 minutes.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jake Bidwell.
- 81' The crowd applauds Callum Connolly as he leaves the pitch. Owen Dale steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 86' A goal from the England international Keshi Anderson! He fires home on 86 to make it 2-1!
- It finishes all square. Swansea City AFC and Blackpool FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Swansea City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 18
- 8
- 26
- 4
- 24
- 3
-
10
Jules Ntcham ↓ Korey Smith 75'
- 5
-
17
Joel Piroe ↓ Michael Obafemi 72'
- 27
Bench
-
7
Korey Smith ↑ 75'
- 28
- 1
- 20
-
9
Michael Obafemi ↑ 72'
- 22
- 46
Coach
Russell Martin
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 3
-
2
Callum Connolly ↓ Owen Dale 81'
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Shayne Lavery 71'
- 10
- 35
- 8
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↓ Josh Bowler 66'
- 32
- 4
Bench
- 13
- 12
- 14
-
7
Owen Dale ↑ 81'
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 71'
-
11
Josh Bowler ↑ 66'
- 23
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Piroe | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| Sonny Carey | 1 |
| Keshi Anderson | 1 |
| Jules Ntcham | 1 |
| Callum Connolly | 1 |
| Matthew Sorinola | 1 |
Head to Head
Swansea City AFC Form
2021-11-20
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Blackpool FC
D
2021-11-06
AFC Bournemouth
4–0
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-11-02
Coventry City FC
1–2
Swansea City AFC
W
2021-10-30
Swansea City AFC
3–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2021-10-23
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
L
2021-10-20
Swansea City AFC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29
Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Swansea City AFC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Swansea City AFC or Draw
71%
Draw or Blackpool FC
59%
Swansea City AFC or Blackpool FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Swansea City AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC
| Handicap | Swansea City AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

