Match report
Peterborough Stuns Blackpool with 5-0 Victory in Championship
Peterborough
5–0
FT
Blackpool
May 7, 2022
Peterborough utterly dominated and defeated Blackpool with a convincing 5-0 scoreline in the Championship. The hosts showcased a clinical edge, scoring through Clarke-Harris, Szmodics twice, Marriott, and Taylor. Peterborough's strong defense and offensive prowess made it an overwhelming victory over their visitors.
Key Facts
- • Peterborough 5–0 Blackpool in the Championship.
- • Goals by J. Clarke-Harris (36'), S. Szmodics (62', 70'), J. Marriott (85'), and Jack Taylor (89').
- • Blackpool made three substitutions: R. Keogh off for M. Ekpiteta, S. Carey on for L. Mariette, and J. Yates in place of J. Daniels.
- • J. Ward received a yellow card for Peterborough.
Lineups
Peterborough
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 13 D. Cornell (G)
- 12 J. Knight (D)
- 2 R. Edwards (D)
- 23 J. Ward (D)
- 7 S. Szmodics (F)
- 42 J. Fuchs (M)
- 8 J. Taylor (M)
- 16 H. Burrows (M)
- 15 K. Poku (M)
- 9 J. Clarke-Harris (F)
- 17 R. Jones (F)
Substitutes
- 11 J. Grant
- 26 J. Randall
- 14 J. Marriott
- 6 F. Kent
- 37 A. Oluwabori
- 45 G. Bodnár
- 44 W. Lakin
Blackpool
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Maxwell (G)
- 26 R. Keogh (D)
- 29 L. Garbutt (D)
- 2 C. Connolly (D)
- 20 O. Casey (D)
- 6 K. Stewart (M)
- 16 S. Carey (M)
- 28 J. Beesley (F)
- 9 J. Yates (F)
- 22 C. Hamilton (M)
- 7 O. Dale (M)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Ekpiteta
- 37 L. Mariette
- 43 J. Daniels
- 36 R. Apter
- 40 J. Strawn
- 32 D. Grimshaw
- 41 J. Moore
Timeline
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23' Peterborough Card · Yellow CardJ. WardFoul
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35' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Keogh · On: M. Ekpiteta -
36' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalJ. Clarke-Harris · Assist: K. Poku -
45'+1 Peterborough subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Fuchs · On: Jorge Grant -
62' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalS. Szmodics · Assist: Ricky-Jade Jones -
69' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Carey · On: L. Mariette -
70' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalS. Szmodics · Assist: Harrison Burrows -
75' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2Off: Ricky-Jade Jones · On: J. Randall -
75' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Clarke-Harris · On: J. Marriott -
81' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Yates · On: J. Daniels -
85' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalJ. Marriott · Assist: Harrison Burrows -
89' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalJack Taylor
Match Stats
| Stat | Peterborough | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 414 | 375 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | 320 | 271 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Peterborough took the lead early with Clarke-Harris' goal at 36 minutes, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
- ▸ Szmodics' brace (goals in the 62nd and 70th minutes) sealed the victory before half-time, giving Peterborough a three-goal advantage.