Wrexham AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wrexham AFC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Racecourse Ground.
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ruebyn Ricardo (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Joe Simpson
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 13.0 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Wrexham AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Stevenage FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Reading FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
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' Wrexham AFC have kicked off against Blackpool FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 3' GOAL! Ashley Fletcher scores on 3. Assisted by James Husband
- 8' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 8 minutes.
- 13' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. James McClean has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 18' Wrexham AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 23' Wrexham AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 24' What a moment for Paul Mullin! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
- 29' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Wrexham AFC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 391 games and scored 480 goals.
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' 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.
- 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' The whistle greets Ollie Palmer as he departs to be replaced by Steven Fletcher.
- 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wrexham AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 79' George Dobson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrew Cannon on 79 minute.
- 84' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Albie Morgan made 386 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 85' Mo Faal gets the nod from Wrexham AFC. He replaces Paul Mullin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' James Husband was booked on 87.
- 88' GOAL! Steven Fletcher scores on 88.
- 90' Blackpool FC make a change. Robert Apter trudges off to be replaced by Dominic Ballard on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Wrexham AFC and Blackpool FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Ollie Palmer ↓ Steven Fletcher 65'
- 37
- 7
- 21
- 5
- 20
- 29
-
10
Paul Mullin ↓ Mo Faal 85'
- 4
- 3
-
8
Andrew Cannon ↓ George Dobson 79'
Bench
- 24
-
26
Steven Fletcher ↑ 65'
-
15
George Dobson ↑ 79'
- 6
- 32
-
22
Mo Faal ↑ 85'
- 23
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↓ Jordan Rhodes 79'
- 8
- 3
- 7
-
15
Hayden Coulson ↓ Sonny Carey 79'
- 20
- 9
-
25
Robert Apter ↓ Dominic Ballard 90'
- 30
- 24
Bench
-
16
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 79'
- 1
- 6
-
10
Sonny Carey ↑ 79'
- 26
-
19
Dominic Ballard ↑ 90'
- 4
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Steven Fletcher | 1 |
| Paul Mullin | 1 |
| Robert Apter | 1 |
| James McClean | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
Head to Head
Wrexham AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wrexham AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Wrexham AFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Blackpool FC
54%
Wrexham AFC or Blackpool FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC
| Handicap | Wrexham AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.