Match report

Northampton Defeats Blackpool 1-0 in League One Clash

Northampton
Northampton
1–0
FT
Blackpool
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

  1. Blackpool
    15' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Daniel · On: Andy Taylor
  2. Northampton
    21' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Hoskins · Assist: M. Grimes
  3. Blackpool
    46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gnanduillet · On: D. Philliskirk
  4. Blackpool
    58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Longstaff · On: V. Solomon-Otabor
  5. Blackpool
    59' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    C. Cooke
  6. Northampton
    66' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Grimes
  7. Northampton
    75' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Long · On: Marc Richards
  8. Northampton
    79' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: John-Joe O'Toole · On: D. Bowditch
  9. Northampton
    80' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Regan Poole
  10. Northampton
    86' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: B. Waters
  11. Blackpool
    90' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Curtis 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.