Blackpool FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Herczeg
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Daniel Jarvis (England)
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 01 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–1 D 29 Dec Birmingham City FC A 0–0 D 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 Date Opponent H/A Score Result 01 Jan Blackpool FC A 1–1 D 29 Dec Northampton Town FC H 1–1 D 26 Dec Lincoln City FC H 1–0 W 21 Dec Wigan Athletic FC A 2–2 D 14 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–4 L 07 Dec Cambridge United FC A 1–4 L Key Stats
22% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)22% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history28% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackpool FC to score. At the same time, Shrewsbury Town FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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 Sonny Carey suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Josh Feeney has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' It’s high time Steve Bruce made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' 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.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 383 games and scored 461 goals.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Jordan Rossiter.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 59' Mal Benning was booked on 59.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Dominic Ballard. He replaces Sonny Carey on 60 minute.
- 61' What a strike from Robert Apter! The score is 1-0.
- 66' Shrewsbury Town FC 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.
- 68' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 68 minute. Joshua Kayode leaves to be changed by John Marquis.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Funso Ojo. He replaces Charles Sagoe Jr. on 69 minute.
- 74' Shrewsbury Town FC is showing some good football. However, Shrewsbury Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Bloxham made 329 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 80' What an equalizer from Tom Bloxham!
- 85' Lee Evans needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 86' Another substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC to replace Tom Bloxham by Leo Castledine on 86 minute.
- 90' Jordan Shipley was booked on 90.
- The final score is 1-1.
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Blackpool FC
Starting XI- 5
- 11
- 8
- 3
- 7
- 20
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9
Kyle Joseph ↓ Jordan Rhodes 60'
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10
Sonny Carey ↓ Dominic Ballard 60'
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- 30
- 24
Bench-
16
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 60'
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- 6
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15
Hayden Coulson ↑ 60'
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19
Dominic Ballard ↑ 60'
- 4
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22
Christopher Hamilton ↑ 60'
Coach Steve BruceShrewsbury Town FC
Starting XI- 31
- 16
- 7
- 4
- 2
- 5
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18
Tom Bloxham ↓ Leo Castledine 86'
- 6
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10
Joshua Kayode ↓ John Marquis 68'
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11
Charles Sagoe Jr. ↓ Funso Ojo 69'
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Bench-
27
John Marquis ↑ 68'
- 1
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26
Jordan Shipley ↑ 69'
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- 9
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12
Funso Ojo ↑ 69'
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19
Leo Castledine ↑ 86'
Coach Gareth Ainsworth -
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2025-01-01 Blackpool FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2024-12-29 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2024-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC W 2024-12-21 Wigan Athletic FC 2–2 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2024-12-14 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–4 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2024-12-07 Cambridge United FC 4–1 Shrewsbury Town FC L