Blackpool 2-1 Blackburn - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Blackpool vs Blackburn - result

Blackpool 2-1 Blackburn in the Championship at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool on 2 October 2021. In their last 4 meetings, Blackpool have won 1, Blackburn 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Blackpool vs Blackburn?

Blackpool 2-1 Blackburn in the Championship on Saturday 2 October 2021 at Bloomfield Road.

Where was Blackpool vs Blackburn played?

Blackpool vs Blackburn was played at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool, the home ground of Blackpool.

What is Blackpool's recent form?

Blackpool's last five results read W L W W D (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Blackburn's recent form?

Blackburn's last five results read D W D W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Blackburn?

Across the last 4 meetings Blackpool have won 1, Blackburn have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Blackpool on 27 August 2024 in the Carabao Cup.

Who is the standout player for Blackpool?

Josh Bowler leads Blackpool with 22 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Blackburn?

Sam Morsy leads Blackburn with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Blackpool vs Blackburn?

Joshua Smith refereed Blackpool vs Blackburn, averaging 25.8 fouls and 5.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Blackpool vs Blackburn - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
27 Aug 2024	Carabao Cup	Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool	1-2
21 Feb 2023	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool	1-0
31 Aug 2022	Championship	Blackpool vs Blackburn Rovers	0-1
9 Apr 2022	Championship	Blackburn Rovers vs Blackpool	1-1

Blackpool 2-1 Blackburn: match stats

Stat	Blackpool	Blackburn
Possession	49%	51%
Shots	8	16
Shots on target	3	6
Corners	2	9
Fouls	13	8
Yellow cards	3	1
Tackles	23	21
Passes	345	337

Blackpool vs Blackburn goals and red cards

Blackpool: S. Lavery 4', J. Yates 24'. Blackburn: B. Brereton 50'.

Blackpool season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	6 of 24
Goals against	1.6	20 of 24
Shots	14.6	9 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	8 of 24
Fouls	10.3	18 of 24
Tackles	18	4 of 24
Passes	377.3	10 of 24
Corners	4.6	17 of 24

Blackpool player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Bowler (3), Jerry Yates (2), Leighton Clarkson (2).
Assists: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (2), George Honeyman (1), Josh Bowler (1).
Shots: Josh Bowler (25), Tom Bloxham (15), Dion Elie Raymond Charles (10).
Fouls: Z. Ashworth (14), Karoy Anderson (11), Oliver Casey (9).

Blackburn season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	8 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	11.6	19 of 24
Shots on target	4.1	13 of 24
Fouls	11	13 of 24
Tackles	12.6	21 of 24
Passes	444	10 of 24
Corners	6	7 of 24

Blackburn player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Oladapo Afolayan (4), Andri Gudjohnsen (4), Ryoya Morishita (2).
Assists: Harry Pickering (2), Oladapo Afolayan (2), Ryan Alebiosu (2).
Shots: Oladapo Afolayan (26), Todd Cantwell (21), Jayden Fevrier (17).
Fouls: Oladapo Afolayan (17), Kristi Montgomery (13), Todd Cantwell (9).