Match report
Blackpool Stuns Bradford 3-2 in League One Thriller
Blackpool
3–2
FT
Bradford
Sep 8, 2018
Blackpool stunned Bradford with a 3-2 comeback victory in the League One match at the Bloomfield Road. Bradford took an early lead through a penalty by E. Doyle, followed by a goal from J. Payne. However, Blackpool mounted a fierce comeback with a penalty by J. Spearing and a late brace from Spearing and Curtis Tilt securing the dramatic win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Blackpool 3–2 Bradford
- • Goals: E. Doyle (Penalty, 59'), J. Payne (64') for Bradford; J. Spearing (Penalty, 84', 88'), Curtis Tilt (90') for Blackpool
- • Yellow cards: G. Miller (49'), Connor Wood (50'), Richard O'Donnell (83') for Bradford
- • Substitutions: David Ball for G. Miller (62'), A. Gnanduillet for H. Pritchard (63'), R. McLaughlin for M. Cullen (64'), L. O'Brien for Josh Wright (66'), J. Gibson for L. Colville (74'), M. Nottingham for L. Feeney (76')
Lineups
Blackpool
Starting XI
- 1 M. Howard (G)
- 20 O. Turton (D)
- 2 D. Daniels (D)
- 27 M. Bola (D)
- 16 C. Tilt (D)
- 8 J. Spearing (M)
- 24 L. Feeney (M)
- 14 H. Pritchard (M)
- 15 J. Thompson (M)
- 7 N. Delfouneso (F)
- 9 M. Cullen (F)
Substitutes
- 21 A. Gnanduillet
- 17 R. McLaughlin
- 12 M. Nottingham
- 6 B. Heneghan
- 18 J. O'Sullivan
- 29 F. Sinclair-Smith
- 37 C. Mafoumbi
Bradford
Starting XI
- 1 R. O'Donnell (G)
- 4 R. McGowan (D)
- 6 A. O'Connor (D)
- 23 C. Wood (D)
- 22 N. Knight-Percival (D)
- 44 J. Wright (M)
- 15 K. Mellor (D)
- 10 J. Payne (F)
- 36 L. Colville (M)
- 9 E. Doyle (F)
- 12 G. Miller (M)
Substitutes
- 40 David Ball
- 39 L. O'Brien
- 27 J. Gibson
- 17 S. Seedorf
- 18 K. Brünker
- 25 T. Poppler Isherwood
- 31 G. Sykes-Kenworthy
Timeline
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49' Bradford Card · Yellow CardG. Miller -
50' Bradford Card · Yellow CardConnor Wood -
59' Bradford Goal · PenaltyE. Doyle -
62' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Miller · On: David Ball -
63' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Pritchard · On: A. Gnanduillet -
64' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Cullen · On: R. McLaughlin -
64' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalJ. Payne · Assist: David Ball -
66' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: Josh Wright · On: L. O'Brien -
74' Bradford subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Colville · On: J. Gibson -
76' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Feeney · On: M. Nottingham -
83' Bradford Card · Yellow CardRichard O'Donnell -
84' Blackpool Goal · PenaltyJ. Spearing -
88' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalJ. Spearing -
90' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalCurtis Tilt
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackpool | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bradford took an early lead with a penalty by E. Doyle and another goal by J. Payne, but Blackpool responded with a penalty by J. Spearing, reducing the deficit before halftime.
- ▸ Blackpool's late flurry, with two quick goals from Spearing and Curtis Tilt, turned the match in their favor and sealed the comeback victory.