Match report

Peterborough Stuns Blackpool with 5-0 Victory in Championship

Peterborough
Peterborough
5–0
FT
Blackpool
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

  1. Peterborough
    23' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ward

    Foul

  2. Blackpool
    35' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Keogh · On: M. Ekpiteta
  3. Peterborough
    36' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clarke-Harris · Assist: K. Poku
  4. Peterborough
    45'+1 Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Fuchs · On: Jorge Grant
  5. Peterborough
    62' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szmodics · Assist: Ricky-Jade Jones
  6. Blackpool
    69' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Carey · On: L. Mariette
  7. Peterborough
    70' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szmodics · Assist: Harrison Burrows
  8. Peterborough
    75' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ricky-Jade Jones · On: J. Randall
  9. Peterborough
    75' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Clarke-Harris · On: J. Marriott
  10. Blackpool
    81' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Yates · On: J. Daniels
  11. Peterborough
    85' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marriott · Assist: Harrison Burrows
  12. Peterborough
    89' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    Jack 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.