Match report
Northampton Defeats Blackpool 1-0 in League One Clash
Northampton
1–0
FT
Blackpool
Oct 28, 2017
Northampton held off a determined Blackpool side to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their League One fixture. The Cobblers took the lead through striker S. Hoskins in the 21st minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from M. Grimes. Despite Blackpool's early substitution of C. Daniel, the visitors struggled to create clear-cut chances. Northampton's defense remained resolute, with several yellow cards failing to disrupt their rhythm. The win is a significant boost for Northampton in the competitiv
Key Facts
- • Northampton 1–0 Blackpool
- • Goal: S. Hoskins (21') assisted by M. Grimes
- • Substitutions: C. Daniel (15') for Blackpool, C. Long (75') and John-Joe O'Toole (79') for Northampton
- • Yellow Cards: M. Grimes (66'), Regan Poole (80') for Northampton; C. Cooke (59'), Curtis Tilt (90') for Blackpool
Lineups
Northampton
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 M. Ingram (G)
- 3 D. Buchanan (D)
- 6 A. Taylor (D)
- 16 A. Pierre (D)
- 26 R. Poole (D)
- 17 S. McWilliams (M)
- 21 J. O'Toole (M)
- 29 M. Grimes (M)
- 11 D. Powell (M)
- 14 S. Hoskins (F)
- 19 C. Long (F)
Substitutes
- 9 M. Richards
- 15 D. Bowditch
- 7 B. Waters
- 1 D. Cornell
- 4 Yaser Kasim
- 20 G. Smith
- 37 L. McGugan
Blackpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 R. Allsop (G)
- 20 O. Turton (D)
- 16 C. Tilt (D)
- 44 J. Spearing (M)
- 23 C. Daniel (D)
- 2 K. Mellor (D)
- 6 W. Aimson (D)
- 24 C. Cooke (M)
- 15 S. Longstaff (M)
- 30 N. Delfouneso (F)
- 11 A. Gnanduillet (F)
Substitutes
- 3 A. Taylor
- 18 D. Philliskirk
- 17 V. Solomon-Otabor
- 1 B. Williams
- 8 S. D'Almeida
- 12 N. Anderton
- 27 S. Quigley
Timeline
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15' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Daniel · On: Andy Taylor -
21' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalS. Hoskins · Assist: M. Grimes -
46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gnanduillet · On: D. Philliskirk -
58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Longstaff · On: V. Solomon-Otabor -
59' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardC. Cooke -
66' Northampton Card · Yellow CardM. Grimes -
75' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Long · On: Marc Richards -
79' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: John-Joe O'Toole · On: D. Bowditch -
80' Northampton Card · Yellow CardRegan Poole -
86' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Hoskins · On: B. Waters -
90' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardCurtis Tilt
Match Stats
| Stat | Northampton | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ S. Hoskins' goal in the 21st minute established Northampton's lead and gave them a psychological advantage over Blackpool.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions by Blackpool did not significantly alter the course of the game as Northampton maintained control and defended their lead effectively.