Swindon Town FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Swindon Town FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at The Energy Check County Ground.
- Swindon Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Dean Treleaven
- Referee Robert Dabbs
- Referee James Vallance (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Swindon Town FC get us underway at The Energy Check County Ground.
- 5' Brett Pitman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Sheridan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 18' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ken Dougall.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Swindon Town FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' Oliver Turton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Swindon Town FC so far.
- 38' A quiet spell here at The Energy Check County Ground. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' 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.
- 44' What composure from Ellis Simms! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 49' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 54' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Swindon Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' GOAL! Jerry Yates fires home to make it 0-2!
- 66' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 67' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 67 minute. Ellis Simms leaves to be changed by Demetri Mitchell.
- 71' Swindon Town FC ring the changes. Brett Pitman has done his job and it is now time for Hallam Hope to step up.
- 76' It’s high time John Sheridan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 77' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Daniel Leo Gretarsson is replaced by Jordan Thorniley.
- 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. Swindon Town FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 85' Ethan Robson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sullay Kaikai at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' 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 Jordan Gabriel suffering a number of foals already.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Swindon Town FC.
Lineups
Swindon Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Brett Pitman C ↓ Tyler Smith 71'
- 1
- 18
-
2
Paul Caddis ↓ Tyler Smith 71'
- 23
- 42
- 14
-
10
Scott Twine ↓ Joel Grant 71'
- 26
- 11
- 16
Bench
-
9
Tyler Smith ↑ 71'
-
5
Jonathan Grounds ↑ 71'
-
20
Joel Grant ↑ 71'
-
45
Hallam Hope ↑ 71'
- 21
- 29
- 27
Coach
John Sheridan
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Ethan Robson 85'
- 32
- 12
- 18
- 1
- 20
- 29
- 9
- 2
-
19
Ellis Simms ↓ Demetri Mitchell 67'
- 23
Bench
- 28
-
6
Ethan Robson ↑ 85'
-
4
Jordan Thorniley ↑ 77'
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 67'
- 26
- 25
- 36
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| CJ Hamilton | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
Head to Head
Swindon Town FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.73
Swindon Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Swindon Town FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Blackpool FC
80%
Swindon Town FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.5%
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 3
6.4%
1 – 0
6%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 4
2.6%
2 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Swindon Town FC
| Handicap | Swindon Town FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 11% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 25% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 18% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Swindon Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.